Characteristics
- INCI
- Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
- Ru.
- Rapeseed Oil
- CAS
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90989-79-0, 8002-13-9
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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292-737-1, 232-299-0
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- skin conditioning
Who it's for
Description
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is a plant-derived oil pressed from the seeds of rapeseed/canola (Brassica campestris). In cosmetics, it’s mainly used as an emollient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair and reduce the feel of dryness. It also adds slip and a smooth, silky finish, which is why you may find it in moisturizers, cleansers, hair conditioners, and body oils.
For skin, this ingredient can help support a more comfortable, less tight-feeling surface by forming a light conditioning layer that slows moisture loss. For hair, it can improve manageability, reduce roughness, and add shine without the heavy feel some richer oils leave behind. People with normal to dry skin or hair often appreciate it most, especially in formulas meant to feel nourishing but not overly greasy.
Caveats: as with any oil, it may feel too rich for some very oily or acne-prone users depending on the formula, and individual sensitivity is always possible. Its performance depends a lot on the full product, not just the oil itself.
Products with Brassica Campestris Seed Oil (739 total)
Most often found in L'Erbolario products (27 items)
