| What is it? | A liquid oil pressed from the seeds of Carthamus tinctorius. |
| Appearance | A yellow liquid oil. |
| Texture | A smooth, liquid oil. |
| Scent | Vaguely oily, nothing remarkable. |
| Absorbency Speed | Fast |
| Solubility | Oil |
| Why do we use it in recipes? | It’s a great, versatile, inexpensive oil that works well in many projects. |
| Do you need it? | It’s a useful low-scent fast-absorbing carrier oil, and you should have at least once, but it doesn’t have to be this one. |
| Refined or unrefined? | I’ve only ever worked with refined, and I like it. |
| Strengths | A very versatile low-scent, fast absorbing carrier oil. |
| Weaknesses | It can be replaced by many other carrier oils. |
| Alternatives & Substitutions | Grapeseed oil, sunflower seed oil, canola oil, apricot kernel oil, and other smooth, low-scent, fast-absorbing oils. |
| How to Work with It | It’s great in lotions, body butters, lip balms, facial serums, and all kinds of other projects—it’s inexpensive and versatile. |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, safflower oil should last up to two years. |
| Tips, Tricks, and Quirks | Safflower oil is mostly Oleic Acid. |
| Where to Buy it | Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon. |
