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Safflower Oil

Rs. 832.50

Rs. 749.00

10% OFF

Size: 500 ML

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Safflower Oil

Safflower Oil is pressed from the seeds of Carthamus tinctorius, the thistle-like crop Indian farmers grow as kardi and an older English trade called false saffron. The seed gives a pale yellow oil with a faint, almost neutral smell, light enough to work into a facial formula and steady enough to sit in a body oil or a hair oil.

One thing about safflower matters more than anything else on this page, and most suppliers never mention it. Safflower is sold in two grades that are chemical opposites: an ordinary type built mostly on linoleic acid, and a high-oleic type built mostly on oleic acid. They behave differently in a formula, and they keep differently on a shelf. The fatty acid profile of each batch is listed on its Certificate of Analysis (COA). We press and supply it in India, from a first sample bottle up to a production run, with a certificate of analysis for every batch.

Safflower Oil Benefits

Softens Dry Skin

Safflower Oil is an emollient, which is the plain cosmetic word for something that works on the surface of the skin rather than underneath it. It settles into the gaps between the part-shed flakes that make a dry patch feel rough, and smooths them down. On heels, elbows, shins and hands, you can feel the difference within a minute of putting it on.

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Skin Feels Conditioned

Skin conditioning is the cosmetic function that every ingredient database we checked assigns to Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, and it is the claim this oil is entitled to make. It describes how skin looks and feels after use rather than anything happening beneath the surface, which is exactly the line a cosmetic product is allowed to stand on.

Smooths Dry Hair

Oiling hair before a wash is older in India than any product on this page. Work published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science measured oil-treated hair rather than describing it, recording lower combing force both wet and dry, and higher gloss. Safflower is one of the lighter carrier oils, so it does that job without weighing hair down.

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Smooth Massage

A pressed fixed oil spreads and stays where it is put, which is what a long massage needs and what a lotion cannot do. Safflower Oil gives hands enough slip to keep moving without dragging, and it is light enough that it sinks in afterwards rather than sitting on the skin for the rest of the evening.

Safflower Oil Uses

Skincare Products

Goes into the oil phase of face oils, serums, lotions, creams and balms as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. It is one of the lighter fixed oils, with a faint odour that does not clash with a fragrance, so it works where a heavier base would feel greasy or where the finished product has to smell of what you added.

Hair Care Products

Used in pre-wash oils, leave-in serums, masks and rinse-off conditioners as a hair-conditioning ingredient. In a rinse-off conditioner, it sits in the oil phase at a low percentage; in a pre-wash treatment, it can be most of the formula. Its light weight is the reason to choose it over a heavier oil on fine or limp hair.

Bath Products

A workable base for massage blends, bath oils, body oils, scrubs and after-shower products. It spreads far, stays workable for a long treatment and absorbs without leaving a heavy film, which is what a therapist notices first. It also dissolves essential oils cleanly, so a blend stays even in the bottle rather than separating on the shelf.

Cosmetic Products

It enhances the spreadability of a formula and carries oil-soluble actives evenly through it. In an emulsion, it belongs in the oil phase with the other fixed oils, before emulsification; in an anhydrous serum, balm or bath oil it needs no solubiliser at all. It tolerates normal batch warming, does not shift viscosity sharply, and declares as Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil.

How to Use

Massage Oil

Face Moisturizer

Hair Treatment

Makeup Remover

DIY Skincare

Product Specifications

Product Name	Safflower Oil
Botanical Name / Inci Name	Carthamus tinctorius Seed Oil
Product Category	Carrier Oil
Country of Origin	India
Method of Extraction/ Production	Cold Pressed
Plant Part Used	Seeds
Cas No	8001-23-8
Common Names	Kardi Oil, Carthamus Oil, Kurdee Oil, False Saffron Oil
Blends well with	Essential oils, most carrier oils
Application	Skincare, haircare, massage, cosmetic manufacturing
Grade	Cosmetic
Color and Appearance	Light yellow liquid
Aroma	Mild, neutral scent
Form	Liquid
Solubility	Insoluble in water, Soluble in Oils
Shelf Life	2 years when stored properly
Specific Gravity	0.915 to 0.925
Refractive Index	1.460 to 1.470
Certificate	COA,MSDS,TDS
Storage Instructions	Store in a cool, dark place away from sunlight; keep tightly sealed
COA
MSDS

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Raasa Oils: Your Trusted Bulk Supplier & Manufacturer of Safflower Oil

A manufacturer and bulk supplier, not a trading desk. We manufacture and supply cosmetic raw materials at bulk scale, and we hold the material we sell rather than passing your order down a chain. A specification agreed with us is one we control, and six months later, when you ask whether it is the same oil, the answer comes from us rather than somebody else's supplier.

Built for bulk, from a first sample to a production run. The same oil runs from a 100 ML trial bottle to ten-kilogram supply, so you can sample it, run a pilot batch and move into production without the material changing underneath you. That transition is where most raw material relationships come apart, and holding it steady is what we are set up for.

Quality checked batch by batch, and written down. Every consignment carries a certificate of analysis and a safety data sheet, and we are rebuilding both to show measured values, a batch number and a date rather than a specification repeated twice. If your regulatory file needs a parameter we do not routinely print, ask before ordering and we will tell you whether we can test it.

Technical guidance that stops you ordering the wrong grade. Safflower is sold in two chemically opposite types, and choosing wrongly costs a batch. Tell us what you are formulating, at what percentage and against what shelf life, and you will get a straight answer about which grade suits it — including the answer that another oil in the range suits it better.

Certification and continuity. Our documentation is built for customers who have their own audits to pass, and our repeat supply is built so a customer who scales from a trial pack to a production run stays on the terms they started on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the oil refined, or cold pressed only?

It is cold-pressed. Refined safflower is paler and lower in odour, which most cosmetic manufacturers prefer; unrefined carries more colour and a seedy smell.

Will safflower oil clog my pores?

It is a light oil that absorbs quickly and does not leave a heavy film. Comedogenicity ratings come from an animal assay that its own field no longer trusts, so we do not quote one.

Is safflower oil the same as kusum oil?

No, Kusum oil is pressed from Schleichera oleosa, a completely different plant, though the names get confused in Indian trade usage. This is Carthamus tinctorius, sold in India as kardi and known as false saffron.

How long does Safflower Oil keep once the container is opened?

Two years from manufacture, unopened, and noticeably less once air is in the container. Decant into smaller bottles rather than opening a drum repeatedly, and keep it cool, dark and tightly sealed.

Can I order a sample before committing to a bulk quantity?

Yes, take a 100 ML or 500 ML pack, run it in your formula, then scale to 1, 5 or 10 KG of the same oil once you are satisfied it behaves as you need.

Disclaimer

Safflower oil is a cosmetic carrier oil for external use. It is supplied for use on skin and hair and in cosmetic formulations, and it is not a medicine. Nothing on this page is medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. Manufacturers using this oil in a finished product remain responsible for their own safety assessment. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical care, ask a qualified professional first.

Caution

Patch test before first use: apply a small amount to the inside of the forearm and wait twenty-four hours. Keep away from the eyes, and rinse with water if it gets in. Do not swallow, and keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Store cool, dark and tightly sealed. For cosmetic use only — this oil is not sold as, and should not be used as, a food or edible oil.