Scientific name: Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Classification: Plant Oil
Emollient, moisturizing, antioxidant, dermoaffin.
Tales from Nature
Safflower Oil is a vegetable oil that is extracted from the seeds of Carthamus Tinctorius, also called safflower because of its resemblance to the spice produced by Crocus Sativus. Similar to ginger, its seeds contain between 30 and 55 percent oil and have an acid composition that varies depending on the varieties considered. It is a very ancient plant of Asian origin and later spread to East Africa. In the past it was cultivated in Egypt, China, Ethiopia and the Mediterranean basin.
Traces of Safflower have been found in very ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to 3500 B.C. and there appear to be references in traditional Chinese medicine texts from 1061. Safflower Oil has always been used to make cosmetics or dyes natural. The cassocks of Buddhist monks even today are dyed with oil made from these flowers. In painting, however, Safflower Seed Oil is used to thin colors and slow down their drying process.
In addition to its food uses, Safflower Oil is used in cosmetics as an emollient agent in skin care products such as moisturizing body creams and face creams. When applied locally, it can be used as a natural moisturizer for dry skin or as a cleansing oil.
Skin Benefits
.The high Linoleic Acid content in it makes it ideal for increasing the quality and appearance of skin. It is very rich in vitamin components of the C, E and K groups, which combined with Omega-6 constitute an effective of defense mechanism against free radical aggressions, as well as having a nourishing action on the whole skin.
For an immediate emollient effect and deep hydration, ideal allies for hands that have lost softness.
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Restorative: Thanks to the very high concentration of linoleic acid(Omega-6), it repairs and strengthens the hydrolipid barrier often compromised by sun exposure, preventing deep dehydration.
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Antioxidant: The natural richness of Vitamin E allows it to neutralize free radicals generated by UV rays, actively counteracting photo-aging and wrinkle formation.
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Dermoaffine: It has an extremely light, non-comedogenic texture that makes it ideal for the face; it absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue or clogging pores.
