Description

Safflower Oil Refined, botanical name Carthamus Tinctorius extract from seeds by cold pressed. Safflower oil is part of the same family as the sunflower. Light yellow oil is expeller pressed from the seeds and odourless. Contains linoleic acid (70-30%), oleic (11-20%), palmitic (6-7%) and fatty acids. It is the first choice amongst manufacturers for cosmetics requiring moisturizing oil. And also very popular in massage therapy blends as it is easily absorbed, and can be washed from sheets without heavy staining. Safflower oil may be used in cosmetics for its moisturizing properties to helps moisturize, nourish and restructure the skin and also used in massage blends has been said to be helpful for sprain bruises, painful arthritis, inflamed. It is a nice oil for use in balms, creams and lip balm and also works well in salt and scrubs as well as bath bombs and dispersing bath oils. Sometimes used as part of the oils in soap making.

Precautions : Safflower oil has a short shelf life with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended. Should be mixed with another carrier oil with good antioxidant qualities to increase the shelf life since it goes rancid quickly.

Cosmetics use purposes only, not recommended for internal use. After opening to be stored in low temperature or frozen to preserve. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep out reach of children and animals. The above information is only applicable for soothing conditioning, For disease treatment purposes, please consult doctor and professional aromatherapist.