Safflower oil is obtained from the seeds of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), a plant that grows mainly in India, Mexico and the U.S.
The oil content of the seed is 15%.
The refined quality is primarily used which has a yellow to pale yellow colour.
It is one of the few vegetable oils with a percentage of polyunsaturated acids (linoleic) greater than 75%.
The presence of these fatty acids makes it good for skin firming.
The percentage of unsaturated fatty acids is more than 90% (between oleic and linoleic)
Highly rated as a conditioner, moisturizer and facial cleanser.
Applied to the face and hair.
Recommended for normal to dry skin.
In technical applications it is highly valued due to its quick-drying and is used in formulations for paints, inks, varnishes and resins.
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