Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed Oil Information

Flaxseed Nut Oil An herbaceous annual plant, cultivated and subspontaneous nearly all over France and can be found in most parts of the world. Though its origin is still unknown, flax is a very old plant. It is referred to in every ancient civilization, in Chaldea, Egypt, Palestine, and Greece. Flaxseed oil, also known as Linseed oil, is cold pressed in the USA. It has a rich, yellow color and smells a bit like butter. Flaxseed oil is rich in essential fatty acids which directly takes part in the regulation of skin permeability, presents worthwhile restructuring and moisturizing skin properties for cosmetics. It can be used in massage lotions, or mixed with other vegetable bases, as a carrier for essential oils, or as a compound of the fatty phase of emulsions. It can particularly be an ingredient in massage lotions, hand creams, body milks, and night products, and as it is high in vitamin E and stimulates cellular regeneration, it is useful for preventing scarring and stretch marks.

Cautions - Goes rancid rather quickly. Can be used in any cosmetic product as an active principle or as a carrier, without any proportion limit. Keep away from light and heat. Considered safe in normal applications.