Safflower Oil Carrier Oil (Carthamus tinctorius)

The plant: The safflower is a tall, annual plant with orange-yellow flowers. The safflower is produced in Mexico, India and the United States.

Therapeutic properties: Used for treating eczema and rough skin.

The oil: An unsaturated, pale yellow colour, with a make up similar to sunflower oil.

Extraction method: The safflower is produced by cold expression of the seeds.

Latin name: Carthamus tinctorius.

Family: Asteraceae (Compositae).