Organic Karanja Oil

For use as an ingredient in the oil phase of emulsions, balms and sticks.

Maximum quantities to be respected:

• 85% in face products

• 25% in body products

• Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.

Culture

• Organic and wild

• Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com

Quality

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

Production process

First cold pressing followed by deodorisation by physical processes

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Botanical name

Pongamia glabra

Botanical family

Fabaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredients

INCI name

Pongamia glabra seed oil

Oxidative potential

Not very sensitive

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: runny oily liquid

• Colour: amber to light brown

• Odour: very subtle fresh nut scent

• Feel: quite rich

Density

0.9

Storage

Stable carrier oil. Store in a dry place away from heat and light.

Precautions

• This highly active oil is never to be used undiluted on the skin. Always follow the recommended quantities.

• EXTERNAL USE ONLY - Do not swallow. Avoid contact with eyes.

• There may be cases of allergy to karanja. Always carry out a tolerance test in the crease of the elbow 48 hours before use to check that there is no reaction.

• It is normal to feel a slight warming of the skin after applying karanja oil. This temporary effect reflects the oil's powerful active effects.

• Not to be used by children under 6 years of age.

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.

Supplier documentation

Birajdar Suryakant, Ramesh Shinde, Chimkod Vishwanath, Patil C. S. Phytochemical and physiochemical screening of Pongamia pinnata seeds. International Journal of Biotechnology Applications. Mar2011, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p52-54. 3p. 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.

Chopade V. V., Tankar A. N., Pande V. V., Tekade A. R., Gowekar N. M., Bhandari S. R., Khandake S. N.. Pongamia pinnata: Phytochemical constituents, Traditional uses and Pharmacological properties: A review. International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Apr-Jun2008, Vol. 2 Issue 1, p72-75. 4p.

Eram Sharmin, S.M. Ashraf, Sharif Ahmad. Synthesis, characterization, antibacterial and corrosion protective properties of epoxies, epoxy-polyols and epoxy-polyurethane coatings from linseed and Pongamia glabra seed oils. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules Volume 40, Issue 5, 10 April 2007, Pages 407-422.

Vigya Kesari, Archana Das, Latha Rangan. Physico-chemical characterization and antimicrobial activity from seed oil of Pongamia pinnata, a potential biofuel crop. Biomass and bioenergy 34 (2010) 108-115.

Vismayaa,W. Sapna Eipesona, J.R. Manjunathab, P. Srinivasb, T.C. Sindhu Kanyaa. Extraction and recovery of karanjin: A value addition to karanja (Pongamia pinnata) seed oil. Industrial Crops and Products 32 (2010) 118-122.

US Patent 5152983.

European patent 0431755 A1.