REFINED RAPESEED OIL

Refined Rapeseed Oil in Bulk for Cosmetics

Refined rapeseed oil is a widely used vegetable ingredient in cosmetic formulation, valued for its balanced lipid profile and light texture. As a wholesale supplier of vegetable oils, Royal Bio provides this refined oil in bulk to laboratories, artisan soap makers and cosmetic manufacturers across Europe. This guide covers what the oil is, how it is produced, and its main applications in skin and hair care products.

What is refined rapeseed oil?

Refined rapeseed oil is extracted from Brassica napus seeds and then processed through refining to remove impurities, residual odours and colour, resulting in a pale, stable oil. Compared to virgin or cold-pressed variants, the refined grade offers greater organoleptic consistency and oxidative stability, both valued in industrial-scale cosmetic formulation.

It is mainly composed of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, with a small proportion of saturated fatty acids. This lipid profile gives the oil moisturising and softening properties, supporting skin absorption and contributing sensory comfort in emulsions and topical products.

Main cosmetic uses of refined rapeseed oil

Emollient in creams and lotions. Its light texture and low tackiness make it a suitable emollient for facial and body formulations aiming for a non-greasy feel, improving spreadability.

Base for hair care products. It is used in conditioners and hair serums for its ability to soften the hair fibre and add shine without leaving a heavy residue.

Oil phase in artisan soap making. Thanks to its stability after refining, it is a common choice as part of the fat phase in soap formulations, contributing to the softness of the final bar.

Carrier for lipophilic actives. Its compatibility with other oils and oxidative stability make it suitable as a carrier base for fat-soluble extracts and actives in complex cosmetic formulations.

CAS: 8002-13-9. EINECS: 232-299-0 / 292-737-1. INCI: Canola Oil.