What it is
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract is obtained from the seeds of the safflower plant, the same source as safflower oil. It supplies fatty components and minor antioxidants and is used to condition the skin. In sunscreens it typically appears at low levels as a supporting botanical.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated in topical use. As a botanical extract it carries a small potential for contact sensitivity in predisposed individuals. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant, Carthamus tinctorius.
Questions everyone asks
Is this the same as safflower oil?
It comes from the same safflower seeds but is an extract rather than the pressed oil, used here as a conditioning botanical additive.
What role does it play?
It serves as a skin-conditioning botanical, contributing minor lipid and antioxidant components to the formula.