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Hazelnut Oil
Commonly known as:
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name:
Corylus avellana.
Extraction process:
First, cold pressure followed by a filtration on cellulose paper.
Family:
Betulaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Fruit.
Location:
Europe, Asia Minor, North Africa.
Flowering:
From December to March.
Provenance, origin:
France.
Phytochemical composition:
Vitamins (A and E), polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated fatty acids (palmitic acid, stearic acid), phytosterols.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance : Oily liquid ; Color : Light yellow to amber yellow ; Smell : Subtle hazelnut smell ; Touch : Dry, penetrates easily in the epidermis.
Physical characteristics:
Quality : 100% pure, virgin and of natural origin ingredients ; Density : 0,910 - 0,916 ; Comedogenicity index : 0 ; Oxidative potential : Stable ; Saponification index : 188 - 210 mgKOH/g.
Benefits:
Sebum regulator, lipid replenishing, softening, nourishing, protective, draining.
Concerns:
Suitable for all skin and hair types, especially dry, oily, acne-prone, combination and sensitive skin, and dry and damaged hair.
Details
Use
Face care (serums, creams, oils, balms, masks); Body care (milks, balms, shower oils, hand and foot creams); Hair care (shampoos, hair oils, conditioners, hair masks)
Preservation
Stable botanical oil. Store at room temperature, protect from light and moisture in tightly closed containers. Do not leave near sources of heat and humidity. Store in an opaque glass bottle which slows down the oxidation of the plant oil and preserves its properties.
Contra-Indications and Precautions
The hazelnut botanical oil is well tolerated by all types of skin and hair. It does not present any contraindications.
However, people allergic to oleaginous fruits should not use it.
Find out more
Non-greasy and non-comedogenic, hazelnut oil is considered a dry oil that quickly penetrates the epidermis. Its sebum-regulating properties make it an ideal ally for the care of combination to oily skin and hair that greases quickly.
