- Comedogenic
- 0 / 5
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Plant oil
- INCI name
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Also listed as
- Safflower Oil, Safflower Seed Oil
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Non-comedogenic oils ranked Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Safflower Oil comedogenic?
No, it is non-comedogenic. Safflower Oil (INCI: Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil) has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5. A linoleic-rich, lightweight oil that is rated non-comedogenic.
Is Safflower Oil safe for fungal acne?
No. Safflower Oil can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Safflower Oil cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.
What are other names for Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil?
On labels it can also appear as Safflower Oil or Safflower Seed Oil.