What Are the Benefits of Safflower Oil on the Skin?

As skin ages, it naturally loses its suppleness. If you want your skin to look smooth and line free you will need to keep it hydrated. Commercial moisturizers contain chemicals that can leave skin feeling dry and even flaky. A natural way to retain moisture in the skin is with safflower oil.

Definition

Safflower oil is made from the seeds of the thistle-like safflower plant, native to Mediterranean countries. This flavorless, colorless oil is nutritionally similar to sunflower oil and is used mainly for cooking.

Benefits

Safflower oil contains a high amount of linoleic acid, a natural moisturizing agent. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid found in plants, fish oil, meat and dairy products. It is a necessary nutrient and helps maintain elasticity in the skin by removing flaky, dry skin and enabling the skin to retain moisture. Safflower oil does not clog the pores, making it suitable for sensitive skin.

Considerations

Safflower oil is odorless. For a sweet scent, combine safflower oil with a very small amount of almond oil to moisturize face and hands.

Dangers

There are no known dangers to using safflower oil on the skin.

Availability

Safflower oil is relatively inexpensive and can be found online or in retail vitamin stores.

References

• Dakota Free

Resources

• Right Health