Oil macerate: what quantity should be applied?

An oil macerate is the product of macerating a part of an aromatic plant (leaves, flowers, roots, etc...) in virgin vegetable oil, which then becomes the carrier of the active principles contained in the plant. This product is packed with numerous properties for the skin and hair, which are valued in the field of beauty care. This treatment provides your skin, as well as your hair, with nourishing, softening, regenerating, toning, and protective benefits. It works by replenishing the lipid film of your skin through a content rich in essential fatty acids. Furthermore, the oil macerate is appreciated because it penetrates the skin very quickly.

The difference between a vegetable oil and an oil macerate lies in their method of acquisition. A vegetable oil corresponds to the natural fat present in a plant that is obtained through extraction. This oil is obtained by first cold pressing of the chosen plant substance, either by cold mechanical pressure grinding of seeds/kernels/pips or the fruit. This method allows for the preservation of all the active principles of the plant (antioxidants, vitamins, etc...).

On the other hand, an oil macerate is produced following a process that involves cold maceration of a part of the plant. This method involves grinding the plant, then infusing it in virgin vegetable oil to extract the liposoluble active ingredients contained in the leaves, flowers, roots or fruits, before harvesting it after filtration. The beneficial virtues of the infused plant are then transferred to the vegetable oil, which is used as a solvent. This technique is used when it is difficult to produce oil from the selected plant.

For instance, our carrot oil macerate is composed of sunflower oil, which serves as a base for the maceration process. Being a source of provitamin A (beta-carotene) and vitamin E, the carrot roots have thus transferred their softening, antioxidant, protective, and brightening properties to the sunflower vegetable oil.