Organic nutsedge oil

100% pure and natural
Cold press
Ecocert
Organic Cosmetic

Incorporated into formulations, organic yellow nutsedge oil helps to maintain skin elasticity and prevent dehydration. It is also known for its hair regrowth-inhibiting properties. Its sweet dried-fruit scent makes it a valued cosmetic ingredient.

£4.00

1 item = 30 ml

Price per L = £133.33

Features

Properties and uses

Traceability and analysis

Storage

Find out more

Features

Our commitments

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

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Reference

01726 - Organic Nutsedge Essential Oil 30 mL

Main packaging material

Glass bottle

Recyclability

Most packaging can be recycled

Instructions for packaging disposal

Properties and uses

Skin care

Hair care

Properties

As a cosmetic ingredient, organic yellow nutsedge carrier oil is renowned for the following properties:

Traditionally used to reduce hair regrowth .
Highly nourishing, protects the skin from dehydration.
Its antioxidant vitamin E content helps to slow the appearance of signs of skin ageing.
Improves skin elasticity , leaving it soft and supple.

Indications

Dense hair or hair regrowth
Dry and very dry skin
Scaly skin
Mature skin

Uses

Use as an ingredient in the following skin care blends

Nourishing oils and balms
Post-depilation or aftershave care
Men's skincare
Rejuvenating, intensely moisturising lotions and creams
Lip products

In practice

Organic nutsedge carrier oil can be used as an ingredient in your cosmetic blends.

Properties

As a hair improvement ingredient, organic yellow nutsedge carrier oil is known for the following properties:

Deeply nourishes the hair fibre.
Prevents hair dehydration.
Revitalises damaged hair and restores its shine and vigour.
Smoothes and softens the hair fibre.

Indications

Dry, rough, frizzy, brittle, split hair
Frizzy, afro, curly hair

Uses

Use as an ingredient in the following skin care blends

Smoothing and protective hair care products
Nourishing masks and conditioners
Beautifying styling products
Creamy wax for dry hair and ends
Nourishing serum for curly hair
Luxury mask for soft hair
Smoothing cream shampoo

Traceability and analysis

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

Storage

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

Find out more

Nutsedge is an edible plant native toNorth Africa andtropical Africa.

The Nutsedge plant has short, conical rhizomatous tubers more commonly known as "ground kernels" , from whichvirgin Nutsedge oil is extracted.

An excellent table oil, it was widely used by the Egyptians 4,000 years ago. Today, Nutsedge is sometimes found in Arab grocery shops and bazaars under the name of "Tigernut " .

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Responsible Person

EU responsible person: Aroma-Zone FR-84220 Cabrières d’Avignon
UK responsible person: Obelis UK Ltd, Sandford Gate, Oxford, OX4 6LB, UK

Equivalents

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.