Organic Ximenia Oil

Uses

Ximenia carrier oil is ideal for :

• Curly, frizzy and textured hair

• Unruly, humidity-sensitive, frizzy hair

• Dry, damaged hair

• Brittle, brittle hair

• Dull or tired hair

Ximenia carrier oil can be used as an ingredient in your blends to make:

• Protective and nourishing hair oils

• Fortifying hair serums

• Repairing masks before shampooing

• Care for coloured hair

• Plant-based detanglers

Instant recipe by Aroma-Zone

Step 1: Apply the oil mixture from the lengths to the ends of your hair

Step 2: Leave on for at least 15 minutes, or overnight if possible for in-depth repair, then shampoo.

NB: A second shampoo may be necessary to thoroughly remove the product.

Uses

Ximenia oil is ideal for:

• Skin that has been attacked or damaged by external pollution

• Dehydrated skin

• Dry, cracked skin

Ximenia oil can be used as an ingredient in your blends to make:

• Soothing oil

• Nourishing oil

Instant recipe by Aroma-Zone

Step 1: Mix the two carrier oils

Step 2: Apply the mixture directly to the skin, massaging in.

Step 3: For very dry skin, soak a cotton pad in the mixture and leave as a poultice for a few hours.

Culture

Certified 100% organic by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard.

Quality

100% pure, natural oil, organic cosmetic quality.

Part of the plant extracted

Seeds

Botanical name

Ximenia Perrieri

Botanical family

Oleaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredients

Benefits and properties

• Hair beauty

• Hair tonic

• Nourishing

INCI name

Ximenia Perrieri Seed Oil

Oxidative potential

Not very sensitive

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: viscous oily liquid

• Colour: pale yellow

• Odour: characteristic, reminiscent of walnut oil

• Touch: satiny

Density

0.910 - 0.940

Saponification index

162 - 166

Storage

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

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not swallow.

• Store 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.

Supplier documentation

Ximenia americana: Economic Importance, Medicinal Value, and Current Status in Ethiopia.

Kefelegn, G. A. & Desta, B. The Scientific World Journal 2021, 1-7 (2021).

Physico-chemical analysis of Ximenia americana. L seed oil and structure elucidation of some chemical constituents of its seed oil and fruit pulp.

Saeed, A. E. M. & Bashier, R. S. M.

Fatty acid compositions of seed oils of Haematostaphis barteri and Ximenia americana.

Eromosele, C. O. & Eromosele, I. C.

African seed oils of commercial importance - Cosmetic applications.

Vermaak, I., Kamatou, G. P. P., Komane-Mofokeng, B., Viljoen, A. M. & Beckett, K. South African Journal of Botany (2011).