Organic Yellow Nutsedge Oil

Culture

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 and food grade

Production process

First cold pressing

Part of the plant used

Tubercles

Botanical name

Cyperus esculentus

Botanical family

Cyperaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredients

Oxidative potential

Not very sensitive

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: runny oily liquid

• Colour: golden yellow to amber

• Odour: light

• Feel: initially greasy. Penetrates the skin fairly quickly

• Taste: soft and pleasant, slightly sweet, with notes of hazelnut

Density

0.910 - 0.925

Saponification index

190-194

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.

Supplier documents

l http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyperus_esculentus

Adejuyitan J.A., 'Tigernut processing: its food uses and health benefits', Am. J. Food Technol. 2011, 6(3), 197-201.