Organic Perilla Oil

Skin care

For use as an ingredient in the following blends:

• Balms for reactive skin

• Anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle treatments

• Face and body creams for dry and sensitive skin

• Soothing and repairing after-sun lotion

• Soothing massage oil for irritation-prone skin

• Soothing bath salts for delicate skin

Health

In addition to treatments, it is traditionally used to make blends for the following:

• Massage oils and balms

• Soothing body creams and lotions

• Bath salts

Because of the potential risk of oxidation due to the sensitivity of this carrier oil, we recommend adding vitamin E before heating for incorporation into an emulsion, or introducing it cold.

Synergies

• For soothing and restorative effects: Organic Calendula & Kiwi CO₂ Extract, Bisabolol, Organic German Chamomile CO₂ Extract, True Lavender & Blue Cypress Essential Oils, Rose Hip Carrier Oil, St John’s Wort Infused Oil

• For anti-ageing effects: Rose Hip, Raspberry & Borage Vegetable Oils, Rosewood & Turmeric Essential Oils

• Soothing, joint comfort: Juniper, Wintergreen, Lemon Eucalyptus, Thyme, Lavandin Super & German Chamomile Essential Oils

Cultivation

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

Botanical name

Perilla frutescens

Botanical family

Lamiaceae

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

Very sensitive

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: runny oily liquid

• Colour: pale yellow to golden

• Odour: characteristic of pencil lead

• Feel: dry

• Taste: sweet, slight nutty notes

Density

0.92 - 0.94

Saponification index

185-195

Storage

• This carrier oil is very sensitive to oxidation.

• Keeps for 6 to 8 months after opening, in a very cool place (preferably the refrigerator), in its original, closed packaging, away from air 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.

Supplier documents

Paya M., Huile oléagineuse de Périlla, Phytothérapie 2010, 8 (2), 98-104.

http://www.web-libre.org/dossiers/huile-de-perilla,3125.html