What it is
This is a lipid oil obtained from the seeds of the tomato plant, rich in unsaturated fatty acids and carotenoid-related antioxidants. It softens and conditions the skin while contributing antioxidant character to the formula. In sunscreens it is typically used as a supporting emollient rather than as a functional sunscreen ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Tomato seed oil is generally well tolerated. As a seed oil high in unsaturated fatty acids it carries a low to moderate likelihood of clogging pores for acne-prone users depending on concentration and the overall formula.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; pressed from the seeds of Solanum lycopersicum (tomato).
Questions everyone asks
What is tomato seed oil used for in cosmetics?
It is used as an emollient that softens and conditions the skin while adding antioxidant-rich, fatty components to the formula.
Is tomato seed oil a sunscreen ingredient?
No. It is a supporting conditioning oil and does not provide UV protection.