ANDIROBA SEED OIL

Also known as Andiroba Seed Oil

Andiroba oil is a vegetable oil rich in limonoids and essential fatty acids. It has exceptional restorative properties, ideal for soothing irritated skin, reducing inflammation, and protecting the skin from external aggressions. Thanks to its unique composition, it is also renowned for its natural mosquito repellent properties.

Main virtue: Repairing and Protective Care

Features

• INCI Name: Carapa Guianensis Seed Oil
• Part used: Seeds
• Type of culture: Organic
• Synonyms: Andiroba Oil, Andiroba Seed Oil
• Other names: Carapa Oil
• Extraction method: First cold pressing
• General origin: South America (Amazon)
• Quality: Cosmetic

Benefits and Uses

Benefits

• Soothing and anti-inflammatory: Relieves skin irritation and redness.
• Regenerating and healing: Promotes the repair of damaged tissue.
• Natural repellent: Keeps insects away thanks to its limonoid content.
• Moisturizing and protective: Deeply nourishes skin and hair.
• Relaxing effect: Ideal for muscle and joint massages.
• Fast absorption: Leaves no greasy film.

Use

• Soothing treatment: Applied to sensitive or irritated areas to calm redness.
• Restorative care: Helps heal small wounds and sunburn.
• Hair Care: Added to hair masks and oils to strengthen dry and damaged hair.
• Massage Oil: Used to relax muscles and relieve joint pain.
• Mosquito repellent: Applied directly to the skin or added to a repellent preparation.

FATTY ACID PROFILE

Due to its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, Andiroba oil is also widely included in many hair care products to control sebum production, promote a healthy scalp, moisturize strands, bring out hair's natural shine, and aid manageability. Carapa Guianensis seed oil also works exceptionally well as a massage oil.

Examples of use

• Anti-inflammatory treatment: Applied to joints and muscles to relieve tension.
• Repairing Balm: Blended with a vegetable wax to create a soothing balm.
• Massage oil: Applied to the body for a relaxing and warming effect.
• Foot Care: Nourishes and repairs dry, cracked feet.
• Insect Repellent: Blended with essential oils for a natural spray.

Contraindications and precautions

Andiroba oil is generally well tolerated, but there are a few precautions to take into account:

1. ⚠ External use only: This oil should not be ingested.
2. ⚠ Preliminary skin test: It is advisable to carry out a tolerance test in the crease of the elbow 24 hours before use.
3. ⚠ Allergic people: In case of skin reaction, stop application immediately.
4. ⚠ Pregnant and breastfeeding women: Seek medical advice before use.
5. ⚠ Eye contact: Rinse immediately with clean water in case of accidental contact.

For your information

The information contained in this sheet is provided for informational and recreational purposes. It does not constitute medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns about your health, consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Disclaimer

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