Safflower
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil
Safflower oil is extracted from the seeds of the safflower. This plant originally stems from Egypt, but today it is mostly found in India, Mexico and the USA.
Safflower oil is a very light oil and is well-suited for oily skin types. Due to the high content of linoleic acid, it is not film-forming or shiny and absorbs quickly. As an emulsion, it has mattifying effects and in combination with other anti-inflammatory ingredients, it is well-suited for very impure skin types. The vitamin K that can be found in safflower oil optimally supports the treatment of skin that suffers from facial erythrosis and rosacea, as well as reduces dark circles under the eyes.
Cosmetic properties:
- anti-inflammatory
- regenerating
- supports the skin's barrier function
- regulates hornification
- absorbs quickly and easily, not greasy
- ideal for impure and oily skin types
- effective against dark circles and red veins
see Heike Käser 2010, "Naturkosmetische Rohstoffe", Linz, Verlag Freya, 3. Edition 2012
Products with Safflower
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- Ideal for dry skin
- Cares for the hair
- Aluminium bottle with a pump
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- Suitable for all hair types
- Nourishes & boosts shine
- Protect the hair colour
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- For dry & damaged hair
- Moisturising care
- Adds shine & softness
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- For colour-treated hair
- Protects the colour
- Sulphate-free
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- Ideal for colour-treated hair
- Improves hair manageability
- For added colour brilliance
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- Suitable for all skin types
- Strengthens & plumps the skin
- Smoothing effects
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- Promotes skin elasticity
- Ideal for use during pregnancy
- Allergy-free fragrance
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- For colour-treated & meche highlights
- Preserves colour radiance
- Protects & regenerates
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- Suitable for all skin types - mature skin in particular
- Supports cell renewal
- Protects the skin