Excellent Emollient

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

INCI: CANNABIS SATIVA SEED OIL

CAS Number
68956-68-3
Function
Plant-based emollient oil with high linoleic (~55%) and α-linolenic (~20%) acid content. Very fast skin absorption — imperceptible by 5 minutes. Dry-touch feel with moderate TEWL reduction.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Legal cosmetic ingredient (hemp seed oil contains no THC/CBD); derived from Cannabis sativa seeds only. CIR not specifically reviewed as standalone but constituent fatty acids are well characterized. 82% of subjects described as dry-touch within 90 seconds in absorption study.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Excellent fast-absorbing plant emollient with linoleic acid-dominant fatty acid profile (~55%) that closely mirrors healthy sebum composition. Enables seamless intercellular lipid integration with dry-touch sensory profile preferred for oily and combination skin. Comedogenicity rating 0 makes it well-suited for acne-prone formulations. Moderate TEWL reduction; better as lightweight daily emollient than reparative sealant. Hemp seed oil is legally distinct from CBD/hemp extract.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Excellent fast-absorbing plant emollient with linoleic acid-dominant fatty acid profile (~55%) that closely mirrors healthy sebum composition. Enables seamless intercellular lipid integration with dry-touch sensory profile preferred for oily and combination skin. Comedogenicity rating 0 makes it well-suited for acne-prone formulations. Moderate TEWL reduction; better as lightweight daily emollient than reparative sealant. Hemp seed oil is legally distinct from CBD/hemp extract. The EU classifies Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil functions as: Plant-based emollient oil with high linoleic (~55%) and α-linolenic (~20%) acid content. Very fast skin absorption — imperceptible by 5 minutes. Dry-touch feel with moderate TEWL reduction.. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 68956-68-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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