Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, extracted from the seeds of the Crambe abyssinica, a multibranched annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean. The oil has been shown to consist of 55-60% erucic acid.
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Uses
Used to manufacture a multitude of industrial consumer items such as lubricants; heat transfer fluids; surfactants and coatings; cosmetics; polyesters; plastics and nylons.
Benefits
- It is very resistant to oxidation, unlike many plant oils, as it contains a high percentage of C22 fatty acids.
- This oil is easily absorbed and does not leave a sticky or greasy feeling behind.
- Abyssinian Oil contains an abundance of both Linoleic and Linolenic Acids. Linoleic Acid, an Omega 6 fatty acid, is helpful when it comes to skin and hair regeneration, while Linolenic Acid, an Omega 3, is anti-inflammatory, cell-communicating, and skin conditioning.
Cautions
- Low hazard status.
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References
Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crambe_oil
SeedBodyCare, https://www.seedbodycare.com/blogs/lately-ive-been-paying-more-attention/117174980-the-benefits-of-abyssinian-oil
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