What it is
Raphanus Sativus Seed Oil is obtained by pressing radish seeds and is used as an emollient that softens skin and improves spreadability and feel in formulas. It is a fatty-acid-rich oil that can also serve as a natural-derived alternative to some synthetic emollients. It does not contribute UV filtration. In sun-care products it functions as a cosmetic base oil rather than an active.
Safety & warnings
Radish seed oil is generally well tolerated and considered a low-irritation emollient. As a seed lipid, it could in principle feel heavy on very oil-prone skin, but it is not widely flagged as strongly comedogenic; individual responses to facial oils vary.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived: the oil is expressed from the seeds of Raphanus sativus, the cultivated radish of the Brassicaceae family.
Questions everyone asks
What is radish seed oil used for in cosmetics?
It is an emollient that softens skin and improves a product's spread and feel, sometimes used as a plant-based alternative to synthetic emollients.
Does it provide sun protection?
No. It is a base emollient oil and does not act as a UV filter.