Description
Cacay Seed Oil
Description – Cacay oil, pronounced ‘kahk-ai’, is wild harvested in the Columbian jungle and the nut itself looks a bit like a walnut. The slow growing tree captures CO2, enhances the soil and helps in watershed renewal, making it a very environmentally sound product. It also generates an income for over 200 families. Truly a super-oil, it has 50% more Vitamin E and double the linoleic acid of Argan. It also has 3 times more retinol than rosehip.
| Common Name | Cacay Oil |
| Botanical Name | Caryodendron Orinocense seed oil |
| Botanical Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Aroma | Nutty |
| Country of Origin | Columbia |
| Appearance | Yellow, Thin |
| Skin Feel | Fast absorbing, no residue, dry |
| Skin Type | All Types |
| Properties | Anti-Aging, Antioxidant, Softening |
| Heat Stability | Keep below 40c |
| Saponification Value | |
| Storage | 18-24 Months |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | |
| Main Constituents (Typical Values) | |
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Common Uses
- Moisturising – it is expensive but a little goes a very long way. Apply a few drops of oil before your normal moisturiser
- Damaged Hair – use a few drops on the ends of dry and brittle hair
- Cuticles – apply a drop directly and massage in
- Post Shaving – apply a few drops neat to soften skin and help prevent ingrown hairs and shaving rash
- Scarring – use neat to help prevent scarring
- Moisturising – add to serums to hydrate and smooth the skin
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