Linum usitatissimum oil (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 20.07.2025

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Linum usitatissimum oil, the cold-pressed linseed oil from Linum usitatissimum, is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as an emollient (softens and smoothes the skin), skin care product and solvent. Linseed oil is used medicinally as "Lini oleum virginale".

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Emollient; Lini oleum virginale;

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Last updated on: 20.07.2025