Description
Milk thistle seed oil
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INCI |
Silybum marianum seed oil |
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Certification |
Conventional |
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Appearance |
Clear to pale yellow liquid |
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Plant parts used |
Seeds |
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Extraction method |
Expeller pressed |
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Refinement |
Refined |
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Purity |
100% |
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Origin |
China |
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Usage rate |
Up to 100% |
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Typical fatty acid profile |
Linoleic: 55 - 65% |
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Absorption rate |
Average |
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Skin type recommended |
Sensitive, dry and oily skin |
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Vegan |
Yes |
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Palm oil |
No |
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Animal tested |
No |
High in vitamin E and linoleic acid, which play central roles in creating a healthy skin barrier, important for dry and damaged skin.
Milk thistle is a member of the Asteraceae plant family, a family which includes the daisy and sunflower. One of the active components in milk thistle seed oil is silymarin, which offers kskin calming benefits and is said to help protect skin from environmental aggressors and the visible effects of UV light exposure (though is not a substitute for broad spectrum sunscreen).
Also said to help lighten hyperpigmentation and red spots, balance oil production and promote skin elasticity and firmness, helping to smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
A neutral oil in colour and odour, which blends well with other oils.
Packaging - See our blog on our commitment to sustainable packaging.
Our carrier oils come in amber glass bottles with 28mm neck in volumes:
30ml, 50ml, 100ml, *250ml.
Larger volumes must be packaged in plastic as glass becomes too dangerous to ship.
500ml: Amber PET plastic bottle with 28mm neck.
1L and 5L: PET white plastic jerrycans.
*on occasion, i.e. when ordered alone, 250ml may be packaged in PET amber plastic to save on shipping costs.
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