Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil is a medicinal oil native to Brazil where it has been used for ages as an insect repellant as well as to treat certain skin conditions. Recently, this ingredient was introduced in the personal care industry and has been in vogue since then. It is loaded with beneficial fatty acids like oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, and palmitic acid. These acids help treat dry skin conditions by providing deep hydration. Above all, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil is used to soothe inflammation and repair the skin at cellular level. This valuable oil is also a great anti-aging ingredient as it shields the skin from UV rays and reduces oxidative stress. Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil is the INCI name given to Andiroba oil. Further, it is also known as crab oil.
CAS Number: 352458-32-3 / 223748-14-9Chem/IUPAC Name: Carapa Guaianensis Seed OilEINECS/ELINCS No: 609-104-6COSING REF No: 55153Products with CARAPA GUAIANENSIS SEED OIL
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What is CARAPA GUAIANENSIS SEED OIL used for?
Andiroba oil is loaded with benefits for both skin and hair. By nature, it is medicinally useful and repairs compromised surfaces.
- Hair care: Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil contains fatty acids that are beneficial for hair health. Apart from hydration, it reduces the amount of water that the hair can absorb, in turn, preventing hair damage. The tannins present in this oil are good for the scalp
- Skin care: For skin, the benefits provided by Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil are endless. It is an excellent antioxidant that soothes inflammation and cures damaged skin. The oil also reduces the appearance of scars, fine lines, and wrinkles. Further, it conditions the skin with fatty acids necessary for natural skin hydration
Origin
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil is derived from the seeds of the Andiroba tree, native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. The seeds are collected, dried, and then cold-pressed or mechanically extracted to obtain the oil. Alternatively, traditional methods involve heating the seeds to release the oil, followed by pressing. In its raw form, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil is a bitter oil with a light yellowish to brown color.
What does CARAPA GUAIANENSIS SEED OIL do in a formulation?
ANTIOXIDANT|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
HUMECTANT|
MOISTURISING|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
SOOTHING|
UV ABSORBERSafety Profile
Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil is safe for topical application with no side effects. Although viscous, it is a light oil that does not weigh the hair and skin down. However, it can be comedogenic for acne prone skin. A patch test is necessary before widespread use. It is best applied on dry and irritated skin to reap maximum benefits without any adverse reactions. Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil, a natural oil, is vegan and halal.
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CARAPA GUAIANENSIS SEED OIL technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Viscosity | High |