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| Botanical Name: | Limnanthes alba |
| Country of origin: | California, USA |
| Colour & Odor: | Light Odor,Thick, Pale Yellow, |
| Extraction Method: | Cold-press |
| Components: | Eicos-5-enoic Acids, Docosa-5, 13-dienoic Acids |
| Solubility: | It is soluble in fixed oils and essential oils |
| This oil blends well with ambrette, Amyris, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassie, Cistus, Frankincense, and essential oils. The agarwood oil suppliers in India offer these oils to fragrance makers and other users for blending purposes.: | It is said that meadowfoam seed oil was extracted for cosmetics in the 1970s. It was considered a substitute for sperm whale oil. The meadowfoam oil does not contain oxidatively susceptible polyunsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, it was used in cosmetics due to its most stable lipids. |
| Uses: | Meadowfoam seed oil is excellent for topical application. But users prone to allergy should carry a patch test on the forearm before facial application. They should store it in a cool, dry place. The personal care industry uses it as an ingredient in suncare, serums, bath products, skin cleansers, make-up, and skincare formulations. Cosmetic manufacturers use this oil in end products to enhance their shelf-life. The users employ it for hair care applications. They buy this oil in required quantities online from meadowfoam seed oil suppliers. |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | The meadowfoam seed oil contains 3-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate and 3-methoxyphenyl acetonitrile compounds that inhibit the growth of collagen-degrading enzymes. It is a great moisturizer and emollient. It promotes smooth, silky hair and prevents dryness. It has phytosterols, vitamin E, and antioxidants that fight against environmental pollutants, protect against UV rays and minimize their effect on the skin. It reduces pigmentation, blemishes, and spots. The oil balances natural sebum production in the skin. |