Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil Excellent Émollient Hydratation Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil at a glance Non-fragrant plant oil Works as an emollient that promotes hydration Also serves as a thickener and occlusive AKA canola oil Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil description Hydrogenated rapeseed oil is a non-fragrant plant oil that’s been put through the hydrogenation process. This type of hydrogenation involves adding hydrogen gas to the oil, making it more stable and also changing its texture, typically changing from a fluid (oil) state to a semi-solid state. On skin, hydrogenated rapeseed oil works as an emollient, thickening agent, and occlusive. As a plant oil, its antioxidants (chiefly a compound known as sinapinic acid and vitamin E) plus polyunsaturated fatty acids such as the highly stable omgega-9 erucic acid help ensure skin looks and feels healthy and younger by preventing water loss, repairing skin’s surface, and bolstering skin’s supply of antioxidants. Note: Rapeseed oil is also known as canola oil. Related ingredients: Canola Oil