Skin Conditioning
CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS FLOWER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Safflower flower — a traditional Asteraceae botanical with carthamin pigments, used for mild conditioning and natural coloring. Watch for Asteraceae allergy.
Carthamus tinctorius flower (safflower) is a member of the Asteraceae/Compositae family. The dried florets contain carthamin and carthamidin pigments and flavonoids that provide mild antioxidant and coloring function. EU CosIng lists it without restriction; no GHS hazard class is assigned. As with other Asteraceae botanicals (chamomile, arnica, yarrow), cross-reactive contact sensitization can occur in atopic or Asteraceae-allergic individuals, and pigment content can cause cosmetic staining.
Skin benefits
- Contains carthamin pigments and flavonoids
- Traditional soothing botanical
- Coloring and conditioning
Known concerns
- Asteraceae family allergen potential
- Variable pigment staining
- Extract purity dependent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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