Cold-pressed safflower (kusum) oil is among the highest-linoleic plant oils. Perfect for skin barrier restoration, lightweight face application, and salad cooking. Comedogenic-rating 0.
78% linoleic acid — restores damaged skin barriers fastest among plant oils.
Rating 0 — won't clog pores. Safe for the most acne-prone skin.
Absorbs in seconds. Doesn't leave residue or shine.
Calms inflammatory acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Different plants. Safflower has higher linoleic acid (78% vs sunflower 65%) and better skin barrier benefits.
Our safflower is cosmetic-grade. For cooking, look for high-oleic safflower (refined) with higher smoke point.
Linoleic acid reduces post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation over 8-12 weeks of consistent application.
210°C unrefined. Suitable for sautéing, not deep-frying.