Vitamin F
Commonly known as: Vitamin F.
I.N.C.I. list name: Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid.
Extraction process: Extraction from cold-pressed vegetable oil.
Source: Plant-based.
Botanical name: Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower Vegetable Oil).
Family: Asteraceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Seeds.
Origin, provenance:
Chemical properties: Polyunsaturated essential fatty acids; Water-soluble vitamin.
Properties: Emulsion, colloidal solution, true aqueous solution, true oily solution.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: Between 0.5 and 3%.
Function: Antistatic, cleansing agent, emollient, hair conditioner, skin conditioning agent, surfactant.
Specificities: Nourishing, softening, lipid-replenishing, emollient.
Benefits: All skin types but particularly dry and sensitive skin; All hair types, especially dry hair and sensitive scalps.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (day and night creams, sun care, serums, masks, cleansing products, eyelash and eyebrow care, lip masks/balms); Body Care (hand creams, shower oils, nail care products, exfoliators); Hair Care (length and tip serums, restorative shampoos, masks, lotions, conditioners, hair oils); Makeup (lipsticks, foundations, BB creams).
Method of Preservation
Highly sensitive, they are often combined with vitamin E (INCI: Tocopherol) to stabilise the solution. It should be stored away from moisture, heat and light.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Vitamin F does not pose any particular health risks, it is very well tolerated by the skin.