Broccoli seed oil unrefined (organic, environmentally friendly) 10 ml (1 PC.)
Broccoli oil is an organic oil made from the seeds of broccoli. It has excellent hair care properties. The action is similar to silicones, which, without weighing down the hair, give it smoothness and shine.
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INCI: Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) Seed Oil
Appearance: mobile oily liquid from light green to yellow, golden in color, with a bright, specific cabbage smell.
Country of origin: Germany
Fatty acids: erucic 41.7%, oleic 15.9%, linoleic 14.3%, eicosenoic 10.1%, linolenic 7.3%, palmitic 2.9%, stearic 1.2%
Saponification number: 176
Iodine number: 96
Density: 0.911
Unsaponifiable fraction: 2.5% (tocopherols, carotenoids)
Solubility: oil soluble, insoluble in water
Type: semi-dry
Production method: cold pressed
In terms of the percentage of fatty acids in the oil, erucic acid is the leader. This is omega-9, which perfectly nourishes the skin and hair.
The consistency of the oil is light, it is quickly absorbed without leaving a greasy residue and moisturizes the skin well. This is ensured by the high percentage of erucic acid in the composition.
Broccoli is a natural, natural alternative to industrial silicones. Cold pressing preserves the beneficial properties of the oil. It is called vegetable silicone.
Broccoli oil in cosmetology
Broccoli oil is mainly used for cosmetic purposes. Mainly in hair care products.
Shampoos, masks, and conditioners with broccoli oil help achieve several goals:
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make hair soft, silky, pliable;
remove electrostatic effect;
heal split ends;
make combing easier;
strengthen hair roots.
The value of broccoli oil for hair is difficult to overestimate. But besides hair, broccoli oil is used:
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to strengthen eyelashes;
for skin care after shaving;
in massage mixtures;
to strengthen nails.
The main cosmetic properties of broccoli oil: softening, nourishing, moisturizing, conditioning, regenerating, antioxidant.
Uses of broccoli oil for skin:
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softens and nourishes all skin types, does not leave a greasy feeling, is quickly absorbed;
moisturizes the skin very well, an excellent component for age-related cosmetics;
vitaminizes, nourishes the skin, it quickly acquires a healthy appearance;
broccoli can be used under the eyes, the oil will smooth out existing fine wrinkles, it can be used as a prophylactic;
good for use in sunscreens;
in lip care helps eliminate dryness, roughness, flaking;
will perfectly help strengthen weakened nails, thinning and flaking.
We recommend buying broccoli oil and immediately trying out simple recipes using it.
For example, you can make “warm” oil hair masks with broccoli. To do this, just apply oil to your hair, place it under a cap and wrap it in a towel.
Even the most ordinary shampoo or conditioner can add a few drops of broccoli.
In its pure form, broccoli oil can be applied to the ends of the hair.
The advantages of broccoli oil are that you can safely apply it to your hair and not be afraid of oily shine. You can use it shortly before going outside. It is quickly absorbed, and the hair immediately looks well-groomed and beautiful.
Input percentage: 3-15%
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up to 4% makeup remover, eyelashes, hair styling, lip balms;
up to 7% shampoos, hair conditioners, treatment of split ends, hair masks;
up to 15% oil serums.
Note: not for internal use. To eliminate the smell of broccoli in cosmetics, you can use essential oils.
Storage: dark, dry, cool place.