BioNat Mongongo
- INCI Name
- Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
Our MONGONGO OIL is extracted from the kernels of the Schinziophyton Rautanenii nuts. The Mongongo trees grow in southern african countries, this hardy plant can survive drought and massive temperature variation. The nuts are wild harvested and coldpressed. The oil is then carefully filtrated to ensure a clean transparent product. The high content in unsaturated essential fatty acids is well known in use for cosmetics, together with the high amounts of antioxydants. Traditionnally, women use the oil on the hair to give shine and protection. Indeed, the MONGONGO oils is know to for a protective varnish on the hair thanks to its alpha-eleostearic acid.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Fixed & Carrier Oils
Other characteristics
- Benefit Claims
- Shine & Radiance
- Labeling Claims
Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Credo Clean Standard; Naturally Derived; Organic; Plant-Based; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Pale Yellow oil at 20°C
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging and Storage
- Storage
- Store in cool conditions (below 25°C) away from light and humidity in unopened containers.
- Shelf Life
- 12 months in original unopened packaging.
- Not Considered hazardous.
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Creams
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Oil
- Massage Products
- Cosmetics
- Lip Balm
- Lipstick
- Cosmetic Applications
- MONGONGO OIL is recommended for
- skin care : creams, milks.... 1-5%
- lipsticks, lipbalms, color cosmetic 1-5%
- Anti-aging products 3-6%
- hair care creams, conditioners 5-20%
- body oils, massage oils etc... 5-20%
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acids | max. 3 | % |
| Peroxide Value | max. 5 | meq O²/kg |
Table 2 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Linoleic Acid C18:2 | 30 - 54 | % |
| Oleic Acid C18:1 | 10 - 21 | % |
| Palmitic Acid C16:0 | 6 - 12 | % |
| Stearic Acid C18:0 | 2 - 9 | % |
