Snapshot
- Overview
- A vegetable oil that softens skin and helps hold in moisture.
- Category
- Barrier Support, Hydration, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emollient
Canola Oil
Canola oil is a refined vegetable oil from low-erucic-acid rapeseed cultivars, made mostly of oleic, linoleic, and alpha-linolenic fatty acids. Formulators use it to add emolliency, reduce moisture evaporation, and improve glide in creams and balms.
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Our take
Is Canola Oil a Good Ingredient?
This is a stable, affordable emollient that softens skin and reduces water loss, providing reliable slip and comfort in many formulas, which earns a Good rating; while not a specialized active, it performs consistently as a barrier-supporting base oil.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Softens rough texture and imparts a cushioned, silky afterfeel, and helps hold in hydration to keep skin comfortable.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in creams, body butters, hand lotions, and lip balms as an emollient base.
Before you use it
Safety
Usually well tolerated with low irritation potential. Rare contact allergy can occur; discontinue use if redness or itching develops. As with all oils, ensure freshness to avoid irritation from oxidation products.
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