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Plum Oil
Commonly known as:
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil (I.N.C.), Prune kernel oil.
Botanical name:
Prunus domestica
Extraction process:
Cold pressed.
Family:
Rosaceae
Part of the plant extracted:
Plum kernels from organic farming.
Location:
All over the world.
Flowering:
Mid-season, usually in April.
Provenance, origin:
Southwestern France.
Phytochemical composition:
Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Oleic acid, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Tocoherol
Sensorial properties:
Appearance : Fluid oily liquid ; Color : Straw yellow to golden yellow ; Smell : Sweet of bitter almond or even of frangipane, characteristic ; Touch : Fat.
Physical characteristics:
Quality : 100% pure, virgin and of natural origin ingredients ; Density = 0,905 - 0,925 ; Comedogenicity index = 1 ; Oxidative potential : Stable ; Saponification index = 140 - 160 mgKOH/g.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, emollient, fragrant, softening, lipid-replenishing, nourishing, moisturizing, redensifying, anti-aging.
Concerns:
For all types of skin and hair, especially skin exposed to oxidation factors (pollution, UV), dehydrated skin, sensitive and reactive skin, dry skin, mature skin, dry hair, weakened hair and brittle hair.
Details
Use
Face care (masks, creams, serums, eye contour creams, make-up removal oils); Hair care (hair oil, shampoo, conditioner).
Preservation
Stable botanical oil. Store at room temperature between 10 - 25°C, protect from light and moisture in tightly closed containers. Do not leave near sources of heat and humidity. Store in an airtight glass bottle to slow down the oxidation of the botanical oil and to preserve its properties.
Contra-Indications and Precautions
Plum oil is tolerated by all skin types and has no contraindications. It is suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as for children.
Find out more
Legend has it that the Crusaders, returning from Morocco after an unsuccessful journey, brought back plum trees in large quantities. They were mocked by the king who said that they had only gone there for plums, hence the famous French expression.
