safflower
noun
saf·flow·er
ˈsa-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: a widely cultivated Old World composite herb (Carthamus tinctorius) with large usually orange or red flower heads and seeds rich in oil
also
: a red dyestuff prepared from the flower heads
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This foot mask has the same potent formula as the brand’s original hand mask and tends to eczema, cracked heels and psoriasis with squalane, shea butter and safflower oleosomes.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024
This foot mask has the same potent formula as the brand’s original hand mask and tends to eczema, cracked heels and psoriasis with squalane, shea butter and safflower oleosomes.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The safflower seed, olive oil, jojoba oil, and argan oil restore strength and shininess to all hair types.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024
Its secret lies in its potent ingredient list: a blend of safflower seed, jojoba, and avocado oils that work together to soften and deeply hydrate strands perfect for a nourishing weekly treatment for curly and coily hair, and especially 4A-4C hair types.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Safflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safflower. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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safflower
noun
saf·flow·er
ˈsaf-ˌlau̇(-ə)r
: a widely grown Old World herb related to the daisies that has large orange or red flower heads that are the source of a dye and seeds rich in edible oil
Medical Definition
safflower
noun
saf·flow·er
ˈsaf-ˌlau̇(-ə)r
1
: a widely grown Old World composite herb (Carthamus tinctorius) that has large orange or red flower heads from which a red dyestuff is prepared and seeds rich in oil
2
: a drug consisting of the dried florets of the safflower that has been used in medicine in place of saffron
called also carthamus
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