Our XIMENIA OIL is extracted from the seeds of the Ximenia americana trees. The Ximenia trees a are widely used in Africa for their interesting medicinal properties.
The XIMENIA OIL is a popular ingredient in skin/hair care products. It softens, nourrishes and revitalizes. Its interesting silky texture makes it’s ideal for silicone free formulations.
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | |
| Appearance (20°C) | Yellow oil |
| Odor | characteristic |
| %Free Fatty Acids | Max 5 |
| Peroxide Value (meq O²/kg) | Max 15 |
| Average Fatty Acid Composition (%) | |
|---|---|
| Palmitic Acid C16:0 | 2-9 |
| Stearic Acid C18:0 | 1-6 |
| Oleic Acid C18:1 | 60-80 |
| Linoleic Acid C18:2 | 5-15 |
| Alpha Linoleic Acid C18:3 | 7-18 |
| Erucic Acid C22:1 | 1-5 |
XIMENIA OIL is recommended for :
- skin care : creams, milks.... 1-5%
- lipsticks, lipbalms, color cosmetic 5-30%
- Anti-aging products 3-6%
- hair care creams, conditioners 5-20%
- body oils, massage oils etc... 60-100%
Packaging: 25kg
Storage: Store in cool conditions (below 25°C) away from light and humidity in unopened containers.
Shelf Life: 24 months in original unopened packaging.
Safety: Refer to MSDS. Not considered hazardous.