Carthamus tinctorius
certified organic, BioGro
expeller pressed, refined
100% pure
Colour: Clear to pale yellow
Origin: Mexico
Comedogenic rating: 0
Fast absorption rate
Good for most skin types
Also called thistle oil.
A highly moisturising, easily absorbed oil with an exceptionally high amount of linoleic acid. Deeply soothing, especially good for relieving poor circulation in legs, ulcers, swollen feet.
Very versatile & dry oil, safflower oil is best combined with other oilier oils: peach kernel, apricot kernel, jojoba, almond, avocado, olive.
Method
1. Heat Water Phase until 65°C.
2. Heat Oil Phase until melted, then cool to 65°C.
3. Combine the two phases and blend intermittently with a stick blender until thick.
4. Add Last Phase and blend in.
5. Spoon into pots.