Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil at a Glance
- Plant-derived oil more commonly known as flaxseed oil
- Significant source of omega fatty acids
- Enhance skin’s hydration by preventing moisture loss
- Can also have antioxidant properties
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil Description
Linseed oil is also a top source of lignans, phenolic plant compounds that have antioxidant ability.
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil References
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, September 2019, pages 1,451-1,458
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine, March 2017, pages 280-286
Journal of Food Science and Technology, September 2014, pages 1,633-1,653
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, June 2011, ePublication
Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding usage constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.