Meadowfoam seed oil is a seed oil, extracted from the seeds of Limnanthes species (the meadowfoams). The seeds contain 20–30% oil. Meadowfoam seed oil is extraordinarily stable, primarily because it contains over 98% long chain fatty acids.^[1] Meadowfoam oil is most similar to rapeseed oil, with which it competes directly for the high-volume industrial oilseed applications.^[2] Meadowfoam oil is widely used in cosmetic and hair-care applications due to its stability, emolliency and smooth, soft skin feel.^[3] The oil in its unpurified form is not suitable for human consumption, primarily because of the high erucic acid content.^{[citation needed]}