Profile: Hibiscus Vegetable Oil
Commonly known as: Guinea Sorrel, Roselle, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Seed Oil (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name: Hibiscus sabdariffa.
Extraction process: First cold pressing.
Family: Mallow Family.
Extracted part of the plant: Seeds.
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from Africa (Guinea) and subsequently spread to Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and Java) and Mexico.
Blooming: From October to November.
Origin, provenance: Poor.
Phytochemical composition: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid), monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated fatty acids (stearic acid, palmitic acid), tocopherols (vitamin E), phytosterols (beta-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol).
Sensory properties: Appearance: Fluid oily liquid; Colour: Golden yellow; Scent: Light, sweet, with notes of seeds; Feel: Quite penetrating oil, easily absorbed by the skin.
Physical properties: Quality: 100% pure, virgin and of natural origin ingredients; Density: 0.91 - 0.92 g/cm3; Oxidative potential: Stable; Saponification index: 195 mgKOH/g.
Concerns: Hydrating, emollient, softening, strengthening, antioxidant, regenerating, nourishing, and supple-making.
Effect: All skin types, particularly dry, mature, sensitive and dehydrated skin; All hair types, particularly dry, brittle, fragile, coloured, split-ended and damaged hair.
Details
Properties
Nourishing : It contributes to the restoration and maintenance of the skin's natural protective barrier, the stratum corneum. Notably, it stimulates the esterification of ceramides, lipids naturally found in the stratum corneum of the skin and involved in maintaining its structure.
Protective : It limits the impact of external aggressions (cold, UV, wind, pollution...) on the epidermis by forming a protective layer. It strengthens the skin's hydrolipidic film and prevents its dehydration.
Antioxidant : Abundant in Vitamin E, it combats free radicals, which are responsible for causing damage to DNA and proteins, and accelerating skin sagging and the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Anti-inflammatory : It can soothe minor cuts or wounds and promote healing.
Hair Conditioner : It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, compounds that create a coating around the hair fibre, which helps to protect the internal structures of the hair. It helps to prevent breakages and the appearance of split ends.
Usage
Facial Care (mists, face creams, oils, eye contour treatments, serums, makeup removers);
Body Care (solar oils, creams, lotions, massage oils, body serums, after-sun care, hand care);
Hair Care (mists, oils, hair serums, conditioners, gels, sprays, hair creams, masks, balms, shampoos).
Means of Preservation
Stable vegetable oil. Store in a dry place, away from heat and light.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The vegetable oil of hibiscus does not have any contraindications. It can be used by pregnant and/or breastfeeding women as well as children. Avoid contact with the eyes.
