Description
Marshmallow Root Oil
Description – Marshmallow root is macerated in sunflower oil to extract tis properties. Particularly useful for highly sensitive skin, marshmallow root has been used in native herbal medicine for centuries
Common Name | Marshmallow Root Oil |
Botanical Name | Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract |
Botanical Family | Malvaceae |
Extraction Method | Macerated |
Aroma | Negligible |
Country of Origin | UK |
Appearance | Pale Yellow. Medium Viscosity |
Skin Feel | Slow absorption, Soft feel |
Skin Type | Sensitive |
Properties | Rejuvenating, Soothing |
Heat Stability | Keep below 40c |
Saponification Value | 185-195 |
Storage | 18-24 Months |
Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 12% Saturated, 24% Monounsaturated, 64% Polyunsaturated |
Main Constituents (Typical Values) | Linoleic Acid (55-70%), Oleic Acid (14-35%), Palmitic (1-10%) |
Natural Vitamin Content | Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, D, E and F |
Common Uses
- Rejuvenating Skin – use at 5-15% in creams & serums or 10-20% in facial and massage oils
- Scalp Soothing – Combine with chamomile, aloe and comfrey
- Very Dry Hand Cream – blend with jojoba, rice bra and calendula oils
- Problematic Skin – soothing and calming for easily irritated and dried skin types
- Moisturising – emollient; maintains moisture levels in the skin by maintaining natural hyaluronic levels
- Hair – add to oil treatments and masks to nourish and detangle
- Nappy Cream – blend with rice bran, calendula, evening primrose and calendula oils for a soothing, protective and nourishing formulation
Packaging – Supplied in clear PET bottles with flip top lid for easy dispensing. Fully labelled with common name, botanical name, BBE date and batch code. SDS and Certificate of analysis available for download
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Recommended Reading: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage (4th Edition, 2008) Len Price with Shirley Price