Description

The Story

Botanical name: Pyrus malus (Malus domestica). Extraction: cold-pressed. Origin: India.

Benefits

• Skin — Its rich fatty-acid profile deeply moisturises and helps skin look smoother and softer. Strong antioxidant properties help defend against free radicals and the visible signs of ageing, and help form a protective layer on the skin.
• Texture — Light and quickly absorbed; non-greasy and comfortable on oily and blemish-prone skin.
• Hair — Add to shampoos, conditioners or hair masks to help dry, split ends look healthier and shinier, and to keep the scalp comfortable without oily residue.

Fatty Acid Profile (%)

• Linoleic acid C18:2 (n-6) — 52.00–64.00
• Oleic acid C18:1 (n-9) — 28.00–34.00
• Palmitic acid C16:0 — 4.00–8.00
• Stearic acid C18:0 — max 5.00
• Arachidic acid C20:0 — max 3.50
• Alpha-linolenic acid C18:3 (n-3) — max 3.00

How to Use

Use on its own as a light face, body or hair oil, or as a carrier for essential oils in your own blends, creams and lotions.