Description: Known as crambe oil, abyssinian oil is refined and expeller-pressed from the seeds of the crambe abyssinica plant. Due to its molecular structure and high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids (60% of C22 omega-9 long-chain fatty acids as well as C18 omega-6 and omega-9), abyssinian oil is highly resistant to oxidation. Clear pale yellow liquid, characteristic mild odor.
CAS: 68956-68-3
INCI Name: Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) oil
Benefits:
- Non-greasy feel, absorbs almost instantly and leaves behind a soft moisture barrier
- Superior antioxidant properties
- Creates a net-like structure around the hair, keeping cuticles closed and protected while locking the moisture inside the hair
- Has good moisturizing and water-retaining properties
Use: Typical use levels: 1-100% in personal care products. For external use only. Stable when kept in a closed container, protected from light, at a cool & dry place.
Applications: Hair care products, creams, lotions, makeup, face oils, color cosmetics, skin treatments, hand creams.
Country of Origin: Canada, United Kingdom
Raw material source: Seeds of the crambe abyssinica plant
Manufacture: Expeller-pressed and refined from the seeds the crambe abyssinica plant.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: Not tested for GMOs, but unlikely to contain GMOs
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Sample Recipe,
Certificate of Analysis