100 ml Strawberry Seed Virgin Oil

INCI: Fragaria Ananassa Seed Oil

Botanical Name: Fragaria Ananassa

Country of Origin: Eastern Europe

Extraction Method: Cold Pressed and gently filtered to remove impurities

Plant part: Seeds

Type of agriculture: Conventional

Upcycled: Strawberry Virgin Seed Oil is cold pressed from strawberry seeds previously discarded from the food and/or juice industries contributing to waste reduction.

Features: Strawberry Seed Virgin Oil is a natural oil that is extracted from the seeds of strawberries. It is a good emollient that absorbs beautifully into the skin, leaving it feeling silky smooth. It has a light strawberry fruity aroma and can help to moisturise and soften skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, improve skin elasticity, and protect against sun damage. This oil is also a fantastic ingredient for your shampoo, due to its ability to give shine and strength to the hair follicles. It is a classic skin nutrient and protector bursting with antioxidants, and the production story of this oil alone is a good reason to involve it in your formulations.

Properties/Benefits: Strawberry Seed Virgin Oil is a safe and effective oil for all skin types containing a rich source of compounds that can be used for a variety of skin and hair care needs. These compounds include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (also well known to contain vitamin C and vitamin E), which are nutrients that help to provide a range of benefits for the skin and hair. This can include moisturising and softening, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, improving skin elasticity, protecting against sun damage, giving shine and strength to hair, and promoting cell regeneration.

Specifications:

• Palmitic acid: 3.0% to 9.0%
• Stearic acid: no more than 4.0%
• Oleic acid: 14% to 29%
• Linoleic acid: 35% to 55%
• Alpha-linoleic acid: 15% to 30%

Appearance: Clear yellow-green mobile liquid

Texture: Strawberry Seed Virgin Oil has a light, non-greasy texture that absorbs quickly into the skin.

Common Uses:

• Moisturisers
• Anti-aging products
• Sunscreens (sun is a known carcinogen and as such, in Australia, primary sun protection products are regulated under the TGA)
• Hair care
• Lip balms
• Massage oils

Did you know? While most fruits have their seeds on the inside, strawberries have their seeds on the outside. The seeds are called the achenes, and they are attached to the fleshy receptacle. Strawberry plants can also produce runners, which are long, horizontal stems that grow above the ground. The runners can root and produce new plants and is how strawberries propagate. In terms of oil production, the yield of oil in strawberry seeds can vary depending on the variety of strawberry, the growing conditions, and the extraction method used. However, a typical yield of oil in strawberry seeds is around 1-2%. This means that you would need to process around 100 kg of strawberry seeds to produce 1kg - 2kg of oil.

Suggested Storage: Store at <20°C in closed containers and protected from direct sunlight.

100% true to the botanical name, GMO free, Non-Radiated, Preservative Free, Vegan Friendly, Petrochemical Free