natural oils · carrier oil / emollient
safflower oil
Safflower Oil brings a light, thin oil feel and a mild, neutral scent to the bench — a carrier oil / emollient suited to hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
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kimiya workshop · at a glance
safflower oil
natural oils — carrier oil / emollient
- inci
- carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil
- role
- carrier oil / emollient
- form
- liquid; pale yellow
- use level
- broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · usafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a light, neutral, economical safflower is the quiet utility player of carrier oils.
- b clean sensory profile minimal scent and color to interfere.
- c easy mid-light glide comfortable for massage and body work.
- d grade-dependent profile standard vs high-oleic grades differ; confirm which per TDS.
02where formulators use it
- a massage & body oils neutral, affordable slip at volume.
- b lotion oil phases an economical everyday base.
- c baby- & sensitive-styled lines light, unobtrusive feel.
- d bath oils disperses thin without heavy residue.
- e cost-controlled production a dependable budget backbone.
03technical details
| product identity | Safflower Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Pale Yellow |
| odor | Mild, neutral |
| solubility | Oil-miscible; insoluble in water |
| suggested use | Broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per TDS |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | USA |
| packaging | Bottle |
| direct-use status | External use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-EML-024-4FZ ·
KIM-EML-024-8FZ
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handle with care
external use onlynot for ingestion
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complete your formula
everything a formula needs, from one bench
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i use it on skin as-is?
kimiya staffIt's sold as a single-ingredient cosmetic material for external use; many makers do use it neat. Patch-test first, and keep it out of eyes.
Qhow should i store it?
kimiya staffStore cool, dark and tightly sealed; shelf life is 12 months unopened (see label for lot dates). Rich natural materials last longest kept away from heat and light.