Safflower Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Carthamus tinctorius | |
| Common Name | : | Sallflower, Beni, Chimichanga, or Carthamus Tinctorius | |
| CAS # | : | 8001-23-8 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Seeds | |
| Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed | |
| Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow to yellow liquid with typical and characteristic aroma |
Description :
Safflower is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant. It is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds.
Constituents & Specifications :
oleic acid, linoleic acid, Linoleic acid, Stearic acid, lecithin, tocopherols, carotenoids and waxes
Benefits & Uses :
- Safflower Carrier Oil is heavily used in manufacturing, massage therapy, and to a lesser degree, as a carrier oil in aromatherapy.
- Safflower Carrier Oil is easily absorbed.
- Safflower oils use as a supplement, it is also used in cooking, salad dressings and other culinary applications.
- Safflower oil is used in skin care formulations that treat dry and damaged skin. Safflower oil is moisturized and soothing to skin.