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Organic Ximenia Oil

Organic Ximenia Oil

Name: Organic Ximenia Oil
SKU: 0464901
Price: 11 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (139 reviews)

Hair conditioner

Hair strengthening

Organic ximenia oil helps preserve the natural shine of your hair thanks to its antioxidant-rich composition, while taming frizz for a smooth, polished finish. Its exceptional hydrating properties deeply nourish dry hair and dehydrated skin, leaving a satiny, protective feel that revitalises each strand and soothes sensitive skin. Apply a few drops to hair ends or to dry areas of the skin as needed.

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1 article = 100 ml

Price per L = £110.00

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Carrier oils and macerated oils

Organic Ximenia Oil

100 ml

Ecocert

Cold Pressed

100% Pure And Natural

Why we love it

Rich in ximenynic acid, a rare antioxidant fatty acid
Nourishing and repairing
Protects hair from external damage
Ally for dry and damaged skin
Ethically harvested by local producers

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

Pre-shampoo oil mask

Ximenia oil
1 teaspoon
Other carrier oil (Coconut oil, Argan oil, etc.)
5 to 6 drops

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

Nourishing skin oil

Ximenia oil
1 teaspoonful
Another carrier oil
5 to 6 drops

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.

Properties

As a hair improvement ingredient, organic ximenia carrier oil is renowned for its properties:

Nourishing and repairing, it helps protect hair from external aggressors such as pollution, UV rays and seawater.
Fortifying, Ximenia oil coats the hair fibre and makes it supple again.
Ideal for dull hair, Ximenia oil adds shine to hair.
Ximenia oil is perfect for sealing in moisture to dry, dehydrated hair.
Revitalising, it provides hair with vitamins and nutrients.

Properties

As a cosmetic ingredient, organic ximenia oil is renowned for its properties:

Ximenia oil is rich in rare fatty acids, particularly ximenynic acid, which has antioxidant and soothing properties.
By forming a soft film on the skin's surface, Ximenia oil helps to keep the skin hydrated and protects it from external aggressors.
Helps restore the skin barrier, nourishing and regenerating dry, damaged skin.
Protected and soothed, the skin is smoother and softer.
Its satiny feel, quite rich at first, is easily absorbed by the skin , leaving it supple and velvety.

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

Find out more about the oxidative potential of butters and oils, etc.

Native to Africa, the Ximenia is a small tree in the Olocaceae family. Now established in other regions such as New Zealand and certain Pacific islands, the Ximenia is a hardy tree that grows in all types of vegetation: savannahs, forests, riverbanks, etc. Its fruits are fleshy and renowned for their high vitamin C, vitamin E and protein content. Its fleshy fruit is renowned for its high content of vitamin C, vitamin E and protein, among others.

They have a unique kernel, which contains the Ximenia oil. There are eight different varieties of Ximenia, two of which are found in southern Africa. Various parts of the plant are used in traditional and local medicine to treat a wide range of ailments. For example, the leaves of Ximenia are used to treat fevers, colds and toothache; the roots are valued for their headache and sleep-inducing properties, while the fruit is eaten to improve intestinal transit.

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.

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Reference
0465501 - Organic Ximenia Oil 30 ml
Main Packaging Material
Glass bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled

Reference
0464901 - Ximenia Organic Oil 100 mL
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Recycled material
Packaging contains at least 80% recycled material
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.

Instructions for Packaging Disposal

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml

However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

This beautiful oil is to be mixed with other ingredients when making hair oil for dry ends.

3 months ago

I didn't know it

5 months ago

The texture is too oily for my hair I incorporate it into the mix to protect my hair from the sun. I used less than the recipe called for and it's better. We'll see at the end of the summer if my hair is less dry than usual

5 months ago

Smells great and has a honey-like texture. Very nourishing for both hair and skin.

Gwenaelle

6 months ago

Very thick oil, easily comparable to castor oil

Sophie

7 months ago

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Organic Ximenia Oil

Why we love it

Usage

Uses

Pre-shampoo oil mask

Uses

Nourishing skin oil

Properties

Properties

Properties

Characteristics

Culture

Quality

Part of the plant extracted

Botanical name

Botanical family

Function

Benefits and properties

INCI name

Oxidative potential

Storage and precautions

Warning

Environmental impact

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

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