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Silybum Marianum Seed Oil

What Silybum Marianum Seed Oil is & what it does

Silybum Marianum Seed Oil is a plant oil pressed from the seeds of milk thistle, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and naturally occurring antioxidants. In formulas it works as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, helping to soften the skin and reinforce the surface lipid layer. It is generally considered a nourishing, lightweight-to-medium oil and is often used in face oils, creams, and soothing products. It is not a UV filter and does not provide sun protection.

What is Silybum Marianum Seed Oil?

Silybum Marianum Seed Oil is a plant oil pressed from milk thistle seeds. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and naturally occurring antioxidants.

What does Silybum Marianum Seed Oil do in skincare?

It works as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, softening the skin and helping to support its surface lipid layer. It is commonly used in face oils, creams, and soothing products, and it does not provide sun protection.

Is Silybum Marianum Seed Oil safe?

Milk thistle seed oil is generally considered a nourishing, well-tolerated plant oil in skincare. No specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog.

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