Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil

Excellente

Emoliente

Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil at a glance

  • Non-fragrant plant oil
  • Good source of antioxidants
  • Also rich in fatty acids
  • Ruled safe as used in cosmetics

Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil description

_Brassica campestris_ (rapeseed) oil is the non-fragrant oil extracted from the seeds of a plant that is a member of the cabbage family. In cosmetics, rapeseed oil is used both as an emollient and anti-aging ingredient. It’s a good source of replenishing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and is rich in fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review has determined that _Brassica campestris_ seed oil is safe as used in cosmetics, even in amounts as high as 5%. A bit of trivia: the oil from cultivars of _Brassica campestris_ that are bred to have lower levels of erucic acid (which is mildly toxic) is known as canola oil and is used as a “neutral” (flavorless) vegetable oil for human and animal foods.

Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil references

  • SpecialChem, Website, Accessed April 2025
  • UL Prospector, Website, Accessed April 2025
  • Compounds, January 2024, pages 37-70
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2017, pages 51S-129S

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Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.