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Raspberry seed oil
Commonly known as:
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil (I.N.C.I.), Organic Raspberry Seed Oil.
Botanical name:
Rubus idaeus.
Extraction process:
First cold pressing.
Family:
Rosaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Seeds.
Location:
Northern and central Europe, and cold temperate Asia (from Turkey to Siberia, China and Japan).
Flowering:
From May to October.
Provenance, origin:
Poland.
Phytochemical composition:
Polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid), monounsaturated essential fatty acids (oleic acid), saturated essential fatty acids (palmitic acid), vitamin E, carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, and cryptoxanthin), ellagic acid
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: oily liquid; Colour : orange-yellow; Fragrance: Slightly fruity; To touch: Dry.
Physical characteristics:
Density: 0.900-0.930g/ cm3; Oxidative potential: Stable with an induction time of 11.9 (110°C, 10L/ h); Comedogenicity index: 1; Saponification index = 184-191mgKOH/g.
Benefits:
Antioxidant, soothing, astringent, toning, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, softening, emollient, repairing, nourishing.
Concerns:
All skin types, especially sensitive, damaged, mature and atopic skin; All hair types.
Details
Use
Face care (masks, creams, serums, lip balms, eye contour gels, scrubs, face oils); Body care (sun creams, body milks, hand creams, after-sun care, tanning oils, nail care); Hair care (shampoos, conditioners, masks, hair serums); Make-up (lipsticks, tinting powders, blushes, glosses).
Preservation
Vegetable oil is very sensitive to oxidation. Can be kept for 6 to 8 months after opening in a cool place (preferably in the refrigerator), in its original packaging, closed, away from air and light.
Contra-Indications and Precautions
There are no contraindications to the cosmetic use of raspberry vegetable oil. Pregnant women and young children can use it. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Find out more
The species name of the raspberry, "Idaeus", comes from its discovery on Mount Ida near Troy in northern Turkey, the scene of Greek mythology. According to legend, the fruit derives its red colour from the blood of Ida, daughter of the King of Crete and nurse of Zeus. Wanting to calm Zeus down, she picked some raspberries which until then had been white in colour, she then scratched her breast which coloured the fruits red when it bled.
