Chia Seed Oil Virgin Org / BIO
INCI: Salvia hispanica L. oil
It is an annual herb of the Labiatae family, it produces seeds that were one of the staples of the Pre-Columbian Central American civilizations. Chia seed contains more than 60% of α-linolenic fat. The highest known percentage of any plant source, meaning it is the richest botanical source of Omega-3 fatty acids found in nature.
Chia oil is a very pure and virgin olive oil, obtained by a cold pressing the seed. It is completely free of tar, resins, alkaloids, phosphates, chlorophyll, and has a very low content of free fatty acids.
Chia oil is naturally loaded with high levels of phytonutrients and antioxidants such as alpha lipoic acid, coumaric acid and caffeic acid. Chia oil has an ORAC of 962 umol / TE. This antioxidant helps minimize fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores, while encouraging function and increases the brightness of the skin.
Has been shown to chia oil significantly increases skin moisture, loss of water and increase skin barrier function even in the dry skin.
Due to its high amount of protein, the Chia seed oil can provide great benefits for hair helping stimulate growth, strengthen damaged hair leaving it soft, silky and well prepared for using it in conditioning.
Applications:
- Cleanser
- Facial moisturizer
- Kits acne control
- Diaper Cream
- Lip balms
- Facial cream
- Eye contour Serums
- Bath Oil
- Moisturizing lotion
- Products for hair care
Saponification value of 222.66 mg KOH
Usage rate: 1% to 100%