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Marrickville NSW 2204
Categories Essential & Other Oils Vegetable, Carrier, Emollients & other Oils Andiroba Virgin Oil 5L Andiroba Virgin Oil
Product Description
Ingredients: Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil
Botanical Name: Carapa guianensis
Country of Origin: Brazil
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Plant Part: Seed
Type of Agriculture: Conventional
Features: Andiroba Virgin Oil is a plant-based oil that combines beautifully with creams, serums, and hair treatments, thanks to its variety of benefits, such as hydrating and moisturising when incorporated into products. Loved in haircare, Andiroba Oil helps leave hair smooth and nourished, making it look healthier and shinier.
Properties/Benefits: Andiroba Virgin Oil is known for its cosmetic properties, rich in fatty acids, limonoids, and other compounds.
- Oleic Acid: This monounsaturated fatty acid helps to hydrate and moisturise the skin.
- Palmitic Acid: Helps moisturise the lipid barrier of the skin.
Specifications:
- Oleic Acid: 44.0% – 58.0%
- Palmitic Acid: 24.0% – 32.0%
- Linoleic Acid: 6.0% – 14.0%
- Stearic Acid: 6.0% – 13.0%
- Palmitoleic Acid: 0.8% – 1.5%
Appearance: Clear to cloudy, orange to yellow, with a mobile to viscous consistency.
Texture: Andiroba Oil has a medium consistency, making it less thick than oils such as Castor Oil but more viscous than lighter oils like Jojoba or Grapeseed Oil. This balanced texture allows it to spread easily across the skin and hair, providing thorough coverage without feeling overly heavy.
Common Uses:
- Face Cream
- Body Cream
- Shampoos
- Lip Balms
- Cleansers
- Conditioner
- Face Serum
Recommended Dosage: Can be used in any proportion but is typically used as a specialty oil at 1–10%.
Did you know? In spring and summer, the Andiroba tree blooms with tiny white flowers that gently scent the air.
Suggested Storage: Store below 30°C in a sealed container, away from direct sunlight.
100% True to the Botanical Name, GMO-Free, Non-Irradiated, Preservative-Free, Vegan-Friendly, Petrochemical-Free.
Supplier Information: Our trusted supplier partners with local communities, cooperatives, and family farms in the Amazon to produce premium bioingredients for over 65 countries. By combining modern innovation with ancestral knowledge, they maintain a sustainable production chain that protects the forest and its people. As a certified B Corp, they uphold high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency in areas such as employee welfare, charitable giving, and ethical sourcing.
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