What it is
Brassica Napus Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seeds of the rapeseed plant, a major agricultural oilseed crop. It is a light plant oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids and is used as an emollient that softens skin and improves spreadability. In sunscreens it contributes to a smooth, conditioning base and can help carry oil-soluble ingredients.
Safety & warnings
Rapeseed oil is generally well tolerated as a cosmetic emollient. Being a plant oil it can feel rich; individual responses vary, and very oil-sensitive skin may prefer lighter esters.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, expressed from the seeds of Brassica napus (rapeseed), the source of culinary canola oil.
Questions everyone asks
Is this the same as canola oil?
Yes, it is the oil from the rapeseed plant, the same botanical source as culinary canola oil, used here as a cosmetic emollient.
What does it do in sunscreen?
It serves as an emollient that softens skin, smooths the texture, and can help carry oil-soluble components.