BioNat Andiroba
- CAS Number
- 352458-32-3223748-14-9
- INCI Name
- Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
Our ANDIROBA OIL is extracted from the pulp of the Andiroba seeds from the brazilan amazonian forest, where it is wild harvested. It is grown naturally in the Amazon without any pesticides or fertilizers. ANDIROBA OIL is one of the most famous medicinal oils in the Amazon, used to heal infections and influenza. The Anti inflammatory properties and attributed to the limonoids (andirobin) and terpenes (meliacin). Besides, the andiroba oil has an inhibitory effect on the enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), which is mainly responsible for the adipocytes differentiation, resulting in the so-called cellulite formation, therofore andiroba oil is used to prevent and inhibit cellulitis formation. In Hair care, Andiroba is extremely effective at stopping dandruff, reducing itching due to its anti-inflammatory and skin healing properties.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Treatment Products
Product Families
- Skin Actives
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Benefit Claims
- Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Itching, Healing
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Anti-Itching
- Healing
- 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
- Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Yellow viscous oil at 20°C
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging and Storage
- Packaging
- 5kg, 20kg
- Storage
- Store in cool conditions (below 25°C) away from light and humidity in unopened containers.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original unopened packaging.
- Not Considered hazardous.
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Creams
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Body Oil
- Massage Products
- Cosmetics
- Lip Balm
- Lipstick
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Treatment Product Applications
- Anti-Dandruff Products
- Cosmetic Applications
- ANDIROBA OIL is recommended for
- skin care : creams, milks.... 1-5%
- lipsticks, lipbalms, color cosmetic 5-10%
- Anti-aging products 3-6%
- hair care creams, conditioners 3-10%
- Body oils, massage oils etc... 5-20%
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | max. 30 | mg KOH/g |
| Peroxide Value | max. 10 | meq O²/kg |
Table 2 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Linoleic Acid C18:2 | 6 - 14 | % |
| Oleic Acid C18:1 | 45 - 58 | % |
| Palmitic Acid C16:0 | 25 - 32 | % |
| Saturated fatty acids | 40 | % |
| Stearic Acid C18:0 | 6 - 13 | % |
| Unsaturated Fatty Acids | 60 | % |
