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Andiroba Oil 1 KG
Andiroba Oil 1 KG
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Discover the potent power of the Amazon with our premium Andiroba Oil. Sustainably cold-pressed from the seeds of the Carapa Guianensis tree, this refined oil is a natural marvel, renowned for its diverse applications in beauty, personal care, and traditional wellness practices.
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Key Benefits & Application
Key Benefits & Application
- Skin: An exceptional moisturizer and emollient, Andiroba Oil deeply hydrates and stimulates skin regeneration, restoring its natural protective barrier. Its anti-inflammatory and healing properties make it ideal for soothing skin irritations, promoting wound healing, and even helping to close surgical and injury-related scars.
- Hair: Integrate into your hair treatment routine as a pre-wash to impart remarkable shine and silkiness, nourishing strands from root to tip.
- Natural Soother & Repellent: Widely recognized as a natural insect repellent, it also provides excellent topical relief for insect bites and stings.
- Beyond Beauty: Traditionally valued for its anti-inflammatory effects, it can help relieve muscle pain, reduce swelling, and is indicated for conditions like bruises and rheumatism.
- In Formulations: A valuable addition to soap formulations, enhancing moisturizing properties and creating a creamy lather that leaves skin hydrated after washing.
Unique Properties & Rich Composition
Unique Properties & Rich Composition
- Nutrient-Dense: A rich source of essential fatty acids including Oleic, Palmitic, Myristic, and Linoleic acids, vital for skin and hair health. It also contains unique non-fatty components like triterpenes, tannins, and alkaloids such as andirobin and carapine, contributing to its remarkable efficacy.
- Sensory Experience: This viscous liquid is yellowish in color and possesses a characteristic herbal, slightly bitter, and woody aroma. It may become pasty at low temperatures (below 40°C), melting beautifully upon skin contact.
- Purity: 100% pure, natural, and wild-harvested for uncompromising quality.
Functional Profile
Functional Profile
Andiroba oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids, including oleic, palmitic, myristic, and linoleic acids. It also contains non-fatty components such as triterpenes, tannins, and isolated alkaloids like andirobin and carapine. The bitterness of andiroba oil is attributed to a group of terpenes known as meliacins, which are chemically similar to the bitter compounds used in antimalarial treatments. One of these meliacins, gedunin, has recently been documented to have antiparasitic and antimalarial properties similar to quinine. Chemical analyses of andiroba oil have identified anti-inflammatory, healing, and insect-repellent properties, which are mainly attributed to the presence of limonoids, particularly andirobin.
Fatty Acid Profile:
| Fatty Acid | Methods | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| C8:0 Caprylic | NEN 5508:1995 | 0–0.7% |
| C10:0 Capric | NEN 5508:1995 | 0–0.7% |
| C12:0 Lauric | NEN 5508:1995 | 0–0.7% |
| C16:0 Palmitic | NEN 5508:1995 | 25–32% |
| C16:1 Palmitoleic | NEN 5508:1995 | 0.8–15% |
| C18:0 Stearic | NEN 5508:1995 | 6–13% |
| C18:1 Oleic | NEN 5508:1995 | 45–58% |
| C18:2 Linoleic | NEN 5508:1995 | 6–14% |
Antioxidant Content (if available):
Types:
- Phenolic compounds (such as flavonoids and phenolic acids)
- Triterpenes (such as oleanolic acid and ursolic acid, with indirect antioxidant action)
- Limonoids (like andirobin and gedunin — primarily known for anti-inflammatory action, but also with antioxidant potential)
- Small amounts of tocopherols (Vitamin E)
Levels (mg/g or %):
- Total phenolic compounds: approximately 0.01% to 0.04% (or 100–400 µg/g)
- Tocopherols: low, generally <0.01% (or <100 µg/g)
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