Safflower oil may also be used topically in certain skin care products and cosmetics due to its moisturizing effects. The oil can give your skin a smoother appearance and make it softer. It can to help you with acne and other inflammatory skin.
The safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius) is known for its bright yellow and orange flowers. Pure safflower oil is made from the seeds of the plant. There are potential benefits of safflower oil for your skin. Some studies indicate that safflower oil may have pain-relieving effects, as well as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
Safflower oil is also used as a carrier oil for other essential oils. Essential oil versions of safflower are the distilled or pressed versions of the petals and flowering parts of the plant. Despite the name, these don’t have the oily texture that cooking oil versions do. Pure essential safflower oil must be diluted before applying to your skin. You also shouldn’t ingest essential oils due to their more potent nature and other ingredients.
Side effects of Safflower oil:
There are no widespread concerns for the use of safflower oil both internally and externally for your skin. If you have not used the oil product before on your skin, do a skin patch test by applying a small amount to your forearm and waiting at least 30 minutes for signs of a reaction that may include itching, stinging, swelling, or redness.
