SHOREA OIL (SAL)

Also known as Sal butter or Shorea Robusta seed oil

Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine, Shorea oil has a unique composition rich in saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, giving it exceptional properties for repairing, softening, and protecting skin and hair. Its texture, similar to a vegetable butter, makes it particularly useful in formulas for balms, restorative treatments, and hair products.

Main virtue: Nourishing and restorative care

Features

• INCI Name: Shorea Robusta Seed Oil
• Part used: Seeds
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Synonyms: Sal butter, Shorea seed oil
• Extraction method: Cold pressing
• General origin: India, Southeast Asia
• Quality: Cosmetic

Benefits and Uses

Benefits

• Nourishing: Rich in essential fatty acids to soften dry skin.
• Protective: Strengthens the skin barrier and prevents dehydration.
• Restorative: Promotes the regeneration of damaged or cracked skin.
• Conditioning: Smoothes and softens dry, brittle hair.
• Stabilizer: Improves the texture of solid or creamy cosmetic formulas.

Use

• Body balms: Intensely nourishes rough areas (elbows, heels, knees).
• Hair care: Incorporated into masks for dry, brittle or curly hair.
• Lip balm: Protects and repairs chapped lips.
• Protective creams: Care for hands, feet or skin prone to eczema.
• Cosmetic formulation: Ideal in balms, body butters, cold cream, superfatted soaps.

FATTY ACID PROFILE

Examples of use

• Care butter: Applied pure to very dry or damaged skin.
• Hair mask: Nourishes, sheaths and softens the lengths and ends.
• Repairing balm: For cracked hands or very dry feet.
• Post-sun care: Soothes the skin after sun exposure.
• Homemade cosmetics: For massage bars, lip balms and natural soaps.

Contraindications and precautions

Shorea oil is very well tolerated, but here are some general precautions:

1. ⚠ Preliminary skin test: Recommended to avoid allergies, especially on sensitive skin.
2. ⚠ External use only: Not intended for food.
3. ⚠ Do not overheat: To preserve its qualities, avoid heating it at high temperatures.

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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