Touloucouna Oil

Cultivation

• Wild (lot 22HV0179)

• Conventional cultivation

Quality

100% pure and natural, virgin, non-deodorised, no chemical treatment, cosmetic grade

Production process

This virgin, unrefined oil is obtained using the traditional method: the seeds are crushed to form a paste, which is mixed with boiling water to extract the oil. The oil is then separated by decantation.

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Botanical name

Carapa procera

Botanical family

Meliaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredients

Other names

Carapa oil, crabwood

INCI name

Carapa procera seed oil

Oxidative potential

Not very sensitive

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: from a runny oily liquid to a semi-solid paste, depending on the temperature. If the oil is too thick to remove, run the bottle under a stream of hot water for a few moments to thin it out.

• Colour: beige to amber

• Odour: characteristic, seedy, fairly strong odour when smelled from the bottle, with slight notes of animal musk, which fade after application to the skin or may be masked by adding essential oils.

• Feel: rich. If you want to improve skin penetration, mix it with a drier oil (jojoba, kukui, macadamia, hazelnut, etc.).

Density

0.93-0.94

Storage

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

Precautions

• Do not ingest, for external use only.

• Bitter oil, not recommended for lip products.

• This powerful oil is very active and may cause sensitivity. As with any new product, always carry out a test in the crease of the elbow 48 hours before using for the first time.

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

Mombouli JB, Andzouana M, Andzouana A. Evaluation of Proximate, Mineral and Phytochemical Compositions of Carapa procera (Family Meliaceae). Pakistan Journal of Nutrition,13 (6): 359-365, 2014.

Djenontina TS, Wottoa VD, Avlessia F., Lozanob P., Sohounhlouéa DKC, Pioch D. Composition of Azadirachta indica and Carapa procera (Meliaceae) seed oils and cakes obtained after oil extraction. Industrial Crops and Products, 38 (2012) 39- 45.

Dembélé U, Lykke AM, Koné Y, Témé B and Kouyaté AM. Use-value and importance of socio-cultural knowledge on Carapa procera trees in the Sudanian zone in Mali. Dembélé et al. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2015, 11:14.

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