Organic Safflower Oil

A Lightweight Botanical Oil for Soft, Balanced Skin

Gentle, silky, and wonderfully versatile, Dreaming Earth Botanicals' Organic Safflower Oil is a premium cold-pressed carrier oil that delivers lightweight hydration while helping support healthy, balanced skin. Pressed from the seeds of Carthamus tinctorius, this beautifully absorbent oil is naturally rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, making it an excellent choice for facial care, massage, body oils, and handcrafted skincare.

Its exceptionally high linoleic acid content allows it to moisturize without feeling heavy, making Organic Safflower Oil especially popular for dry, sensitive, combination, and blemish-prone skin.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius

Origin: Mexico

Family: Asteraceae

Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed

Source: Seeds

Aroma: Mild • Soft • Slightly Nutty

Texture: Lightweight

Skin Feel: Fast-Absorbing • Silky • Non-Greasy

Shelf Life: Approximately 12 months

Key Natural Constituents

Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) • Oleic Acid (Omega-9) • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Tocopherols (Vitamin E) • Phytosterols • Natural Antioxidants

Blends Well With

Jojoba Oil • Grapeseed Oil • Rosehip Seed Oil • Apricot Kernel Oil • Argan Oil • Hemp Seed Oil • Lavender • Geranium • Frankincense • Tea Tree • Chamomile • Helichrysum essential oils

Description & Uses

Organic Safflower Oil is cold pressed from the seeds of Carthamus tinctorius, a plant celebrated for centuries for both its vibrant blossoms and its nourishing seed oil. Naturally lightweight and highly absorbent, this versatile carrier oil helps moisturize the skin without leaving a greasy residue, making it an excellent everyday choice for facial and body care.

Rich in linoleic acid (Omega-6), Safflower Oil helps support the skin's natural moisture barrier while promoting a soft, smooth, and well-conditioned complexion. Because of its light texture, it is often favored for skin that is prone to congestion, as well as dry, sensitive, or combination skin.

Its mild nature also makes it an exceptional carrier oil for diluting essential oils and incorporating into lotions, creams, massage oils, cleansing oils, facial serums, soaps, and hair care formulations.

Traditional Uses: skin conditioning, facial care, lightweight moisturizer, massage oil, cleansing oil blends, hair conditioning, carrier for essential oils.

Why You'll Love It

Lightweight Daily Hydration

Absorbs quickly to provide lasting moisture without feeling oily or heavy.

Rich in Linoleic Acid

Naturally high in Omega-6 fatty acids that help support the skin's natural moisture barrier and maintain a healthy-looking complexion.

Supports Balanced Skin

A favorite carrier oil for dry, sensitive, combination, and blemish-prone skin due to its lightweight, non-comedogenic feel.

Naturally Antioxidant Rich

Contains Vitamin E and naturally occurring antioxidants that help protect the skin from everyday environmental stressors.

Beautifully Versatile

An excellent choice for facial oils, body oils, massage blends, lotions, creams, soaps, and DIY skincare formulations.

Ways to Use

Daily Facial Oil

Apply 2–4 drops to clean, slightly damp skin morning or evening for lightweight hydration and a healthy-looking glow.

Body Moisturizer

Massage into clean skin after bathing to help seal in moisture and maintain soft, supple skin.

Massage Oil

Use alone or blend with your favorite carrier oils and essential oils for a smooth, lightweight massage experience.

Hair Smoothing Treatment

Apply a small amount to dry hair ends to help improve softness and reduce the appearance of frizz.

DIY Skincare

Perfect for facial serums, lotions, creams, body oils, cleansing oils, massage blends, soaps, and handcrafted beauty formulations.

Perfect For

• Daily facial moisturizers

• Lightweight facial serums

• Dry, sensitive, or blemish-prone skin

• Massage oils

• Body oils

• Hair conditioning

• Cleansing oil formulations

• DIY skincare products

Cautions

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.

As with all natural products, perform a patch test prior to first use, especially if you have sensitive skin.

If pregnant, nursing, or under medical care, consult your healthcare professional before use.

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight to help preserve freshness.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or consultation with a qualified healthcare provider. Dreaming Earth Botanicals is not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use or misuse of our products.