Description
Organic Safflower Oil
Description – Safflower oil is one of the highest natural sources of oleic acid, excellent for omegas 3&6 (80%). It is an economical choice for obtaining these elements.
The pant matter used to produce organic oils is grown without the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides. There are also strict controls related the growing and extraction of the oil to minimise negative environmental impact and ensure sustainability.
| Common Name | Safflower (Thistle) Oil |
| Botanical Name | Carthamus Tinctorius |
| Botanical Family | Compositae |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Aroma | Neutral |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Appearance | Yellow to golden, thin |
| Skin Feel | Instantly smooth, dry, fast absorption |
| Skin Type | Any |
| Properties | Balancing, Rejuvenating, Softening |
| Heat Stability | Stable in hot process |
| Saponification Value | |
| Storage | 18-24 Months |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 28% Linoleic Acid, 13% Oleic |
| Main Constituents (Typical Values) | |
| Natural Vitamin Content | Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and E |
Common Uses
- Damaged Skin – rejuvenating, softening, moisturising
- Extremely Dry Skin – add to creams and massage oils
- Oil & Combination Skin – rebalancing especially combined with hemp, rosehip and olive squalane.
- Reduce Pore Size – blend with borage and evening primrose
- Nails – nourishing and moisturising for dry, flaky and cracked nails. Combine with sesame, borage, vitamin E and myrrh
- Massage – Nourishing and moisturising. Add 20-30% to a long oil for good glide e.g. almond, apricot or peach. A good alternative to grapeseed.
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price