The poppy - an iconic flower that evokes memories of hot, lazy days in the sun, spent exploring fields dotted with dainty flowers atop fuzzy stems that dance on a soft breeze.

Poppy seed oil comes from the Papaver orientale, a decorative variety of the poppy plant that produces beautiful flowers. Unlike its cousin, Papaver somniferum, this variety of poppy and the oil extracted from it do not contain opium and are instead cultivated for their showy blooms.

What are the benefits of poppy seed oil?

Naturally rich in Vitamin E
Deeply moisturising
Softening

Vitamin E is useful in skincare because it helps the skin to retain moisture, keeping it feeling soft and protected from external stressors. Poppy seed oil contains fatty acids, including linoleic and oleic acid, which also help with moisture retention.