{"product_id":"safflower-seed-oil-kusum-carthamus-tinctorius-cold-pressed","title":"Safflower Seed Oil | Kusum, Kusuma","description":"\u003cp\u003eSafflower Seed Oil (INCI Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil supplied in two distinct grades that must be specified at order: standard, with linoleic at 70–80%, and high-oleic, with oleic at 70–80% and linoleic dropping to 12–15%. The two behave differently in both feel and stability and are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safflower Oil, Kusum Oil, Kusumba Tel, Carthamus Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCarthamus tinctorius\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin) or High-oleic grade — specify at order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier oil (liquid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale golden yellow; Very mild, almost odourless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinoleic acid (C18:2)\u003c\/strong\u003e (70–80% (standard) \/ 12–15% (high-oleic)) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing — very high in standard grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOleic acid (C18:1)\u003c\/strong\u003e (12–16% (standard) \/ 75–80% (high-oleic)) — Emollient — dominant in high-oleic grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalmitic acid (C16:0)\u003c\/strong\u003e (5–7%) — Skin conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStearic acid (C18:0)\u003c\/strong\u003e (2–3%) — Emulsification support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–10% in emulsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–30% in facial oil serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon applications: lightweight massage oils, oily skin formulations and soap making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the primary formulation applications of Safflower Seed Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/products\/safflower-seed-oil-kusum-carthamus-tinctorius-cold-pressed\"\u003eHerbuno's global export listing for this oil →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-1\"\u003eHerbIQ: Botanical Anatomy →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/herbuno.in\/collections\/carrier-oils\"\u003eCarrier Oils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbuno","offers":[{"title":"500 G","offer_id":47952079945782,"sku":"CO-SAFFLOWER-SEED-500G","price":2051.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":47952079978550,"sku":"CO-SAFFLOWER-SEED-1KG","price":2734.9,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg","offer_id":47952080011318,"sku":"CO-SAFFLOWER-SEED-5KG","price":9635.5,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Kg","offer_id":47952080044086,"sku":"CO-SAFFLOWER-SEED-25KG","price":40956.3,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Kg","offer_id":47952080076854,"sku":"CO-SAFFLOWER-SEED-50KG","price":78786.4,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/0207\/4422\/files\/safflower-seed-oil-carthamus-tinctorius-bulk-supplier-india-shop-name-7154582.png?v=1791053860","url":"https:\/\/herbuno.in\/products\/safflower-seed-oil-kusum-carthamus-tinctorius-cold-pressed","provider":"herbuno.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}