Organic Hibiscus Oil

Skin care

• For anti-ageing products: argan, cherry, cranberry, prickly pear, raspberry, marula, evening primrose, Rosehip carrier oils, ho wood, linalool berry, damask rose, geranium, frankincense, gum rockrose esential oils, Coenzyme Q10 (oil-soluble), Age-Defying Algo'boost (emulsion only as it is insoluble in oil) active ingredients, etc.

• For a soothing effect: raspberry, cranberry and camelina carrier oils, calendula and German chamomile CO2 extracts, Bisabolol and phytosterol concentrate (oil-soluble, can be incorporated into oil), active ingredients, etc.

• For restoring effects: Skin Repair active ingredients and Dragon's blood concentrated extract (in emulsion only as they are insoluble in oil), tamanu carrier oil, etc.

• To prevent and reduce stretch marks: rose hip, wheat germ, avocado and borage carrier oils, concentrated dragon's blood extract (in emulsion only as it is insoluble in oil) active ingredient, true lavender and Italian helicrysum essential oils (not for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding), etc.

Hair care

• For a coating effect: broccoli, pracaxi, Abyssinian carrier oils, etc.

• To make moisturising and styling gels: plant-based silicone, etc.

• To make conditioner emulsions or hair creams: BTMS emulsifiers, Plant-Based Conditioner, etc.

• To nourish and improve the appearance of dry or damaged hair: coconut, castor, avocado, pracaxi, sapote, marula carrier oils, etc.

• To define curls: piqui, broccoli, pracaxi carrier oils, etc.

• To make hair stronger and improve its appearance (in your hair creams and conditioners): active cosmetic ingredients such as plant ceramides, honeyquat, Keratin'protect, plant-based silicone, Silk Proteins (these active ingredients are water-soluble, not oil-soluble, and are used in emulsions), etc.

Instant recipes by Aroma-Zone

Step 1

Form a smooth paste by adding water to the powders.

Step 2

Add the oil.

Step 3

Apply a thick layer, leave on for 10 minutes, then wipe off any excess with a tissue and rinse with clean water.

Step 1

Shake before application.

Step 2

Spray onto dry or damp hair to seal in moisture and shape curls.

Cultivation

• 100% of the total ingredients come from organic farming.

• COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard available at http://COSMOS.ecocert.com

INCI name

Hibiscus sabdariffa seed oil

Botanical name

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Botanical family

Malvaceae

Quality

100% pure and natural, virgin, first cold-pressed, without any chemical treatment.

Production process

First cold pressing

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Function

Cosmetic ingredients

Oxidative potential

Not very sensitive

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: runny oily liquid

• Colour: golden yellow

• Odour: light, sweet, with hints of seeds

• Feel: fairly penetrating oil, easily absorbed by the skin

Saponification index

195

Density

0.91–0.92

Storage

• Stable carrier oil.

• Store in a dry place away from heat and light.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

Antioxidant activity in different parts of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) extracts and potential exploitation of the seeds.

Mohd-Esa N, Hern FS, Ismail A, Lye Yee C. Food Chemistry, 122 (2010), 1055-1060.

Assessment of Oil Content and Fatty Acid Composition Variability in Two Economically Important Hibiscus Species.

Wang M, Morris B, Tonnis B, Davis J, Pederson GA. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012, 60, 6620-6626.

Hibiscus sabdariffa L. - A phytochemical and pharmacological review.

Da-Costa-Rocha I, Bonnlaender B , Sievers H, Pischel I, Heinrich M. Food Chemistry, 165 (2014), 424-443.

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Seed Oil Is a Rich Source of γ-Tocopherol.

R. Mohamed, J. Fernandez, M. Pineda, And M. Agular. Journal of Food Science, Vol. 72, Nr. 3, 2007.

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