A true “made-in-Canada” success story, canola is one of the world’s most important oilseeds and one of Canada’s leading crops and while most Canadians know canola oil as heart healthy kitchen staple, few have heard of its benefits for skin and hair. That’s right – as a common ingredient in skincare, haircare and cosmetic products, canola oil is helping brands all over the world make their customers look and feel their best everyday.
Canola oil, a 100% product-of-Canada ingredient, can be found in shampoos and conditioners, soaps, lip balms, body lotions and scrubs due to its moisturizing properties and neutral scent1,2. One could speculate that the reason canola oil doesn’t get its due in the beauty space is because it often shows up on cosmetic labels under different names.
If you’re eyeing ingredient lists, here are some ways canola oil is listed on common beauty products:
- Canolate – A processed form of canola oil.
- Brassica napus seed oil – The scientific name for the canola plant.
- Rapeseed oil – A term used more in food products or in regions outside North America.
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