Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract
What Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract is & what it does
Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract is derived from the pressed seed cake of safflower, the residue left after the seed oil is extracted. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a conditioning and antioxidant-supporting botanical, since safflower-derived materials are rich in fatty acids and plant compounds. It is typically included at modest levels to round out a formula's skin-feel and botanical story. It is generally considered a mild, supportive ingredient.
What is Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract?
It is an extract from the pressed seed cake of safflower, the residue left after the seed oil is removed. Safflower-derived materials are rich in fatty acids and plant compounds.
What does Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a conditioning and antioxidant-supporting botanical, helping round out a formula's skin-feel and botanical story. It is typically a supporting ingredient.
Is Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract safe?
As a plant-derived extract it is generally considered mild and well tolerated at the levels used in cosmetics. Patch testing is reasonable for very sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Carthamus Tinctorius Seedcake Extract
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Urban Skin Rx Sheerglow™ Even Tone Daily Defense Mineral Moisturizer SPF 30
74/100
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Coola Organic Classic Face Sunscreen Spf 50
69/100
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Coola Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion Spf 50 - Guava Mango
69/100
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Pulp GTG Superfood Daily Moisturiser 40 SPF
49/100