Description

About This Oil

• Botanical Name — Actinidia chinensis (Kiwi) Seed Oil
• Origin — New Zealand
• Extraction — Cold-pressed
• Colour — Clear pale yellow to pale green
• Texture — Very light, low viscosity and quickly absorbed, with a faint fresh fruity note. Leaves skin soft and smooth, never greasy.

Fatty Acid Profile

• Alpha-Linolenic Acid C18:3 (n-3) — 58–70%
• Linoleic Acid C18:2 (n-6) — 12–17%
• Oleic Acid C18:1 (n-9) — 10–14%
• Palmitic Acid C16:0 — 3–7%

Benefits

• Antioxidant — Rich in natural antioxidants to help defend skin against environmental stress and the look of ageing.
• Moisture — Its natural phospholipids form a breathable film on damp skin that helps lock in moisture and leaves skin supple.
• Comforting — Helps dry, sensitive and mature skin feel calm and comfortable, and supports the skin barrier.
• Hair — Helps dry, brittle hair feel softer and look glossier.
• DIY skincare — Its light texture is ideal in creams, eye creams and lip balms.

Tips

Best used at night so skin can soak up the nutrients undisturbed. If you use it in the day, finish with sunscreen.