Emollient
MATTHIOLA LONGIPETALA SEED OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Night-scented stock seed oil — a lightweight plant oil rich in linoleic acid and phytosterols. Gentle, nourishing emollient.
Matthiola longipetala (night-scented stock) seed oil is a specialty plant oil from a Mediterranean Brassicaceae ornamental. Its fatty acid profile is linoleic-rich, with notable phytosterol content, delivering antioxidant and barrier-supportive properties. Limited cosmetic-specific toxicology (low evidence); class-level safety of plant seed oils applies. No EU Annex II/III listing; no GHS hazard.
Function
Skin benefits
- Linoleic acid for barrier
- Phytosterol antioxidants
- Lightweight absorption
Known concerns
- Thin ingredient-specific data
- Oxidative stability
- Rare allergy possible
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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