Bio Hazelnut Seed Oil + White Copal | For Skincare and Haircare

Specifications of Hazelnut Oil + White Copal Resin

• Botanical Name: Corylus Avellana + Boswellia Bipinnata.
• Family Name: Burseraceae + Rosaceae.
• Common Name: Hazelnut, White Copal.
• INCI: Corylus Avellana {Hazelnut} Seed Oil, Boswellia Bipinnata Resin Extract.
• Part Used: Seeds and Resin.
• Extraction Method: Ultrasonically Infused.
• Scent: Softly nutty, fresh, balsamic, and delicately resinous. Hazelnut seed oil contributes mild warm, nutty, seed-like, and slightly earthy undertones.
• Appearance: Liquid.
• Country of Origin: United States.
• Recommended Usage Levels: 1% – 100%, depending on formulation type and concentration.

Suggested Usage Level

1–100% depending on the formulation.

For facial oils: 1–20%
For body oils: 5–100%
For hair oils: 2–50%
For scalp oils: 2–30%
For balms and solid perfumes: 5–40%
For massage and ritual oils: 10–100%

Formulation Notes

Oxidative Stability

Hazelnut seed oil commonly contains a high proportion of oleic acid and may offer better oxidative stability than highly polyunsaturated oils.

However, overall stability depends on:

• Hazelnut variety
• Fatty-acid composition
• Extraction method
• Refining status
• Storage conditions
• Exposure to light, heat, and air
• The composition of the white copal extract
• Additional ingredients in the finished formulation

Formulators should conduct:

• Accelerated stability testing
• Real-time stability testing
• Packaging compatibility testing
• Aroma and color monitoring
• Temperature-cycle testing
• Oxidation monitoring when appropriate
• Microbial and preservative testing when water is present

Mixed tocopherols or another appropriate antioxidant may help delay oxidation but do not replace proper formulation and stability testing.

Tree-Nut Allergy Consideration

Hazelnuts are tree nuts.

Although cosmetic-grade hazelnut oil may contain different levels of residual proteins depending on its refining and processing method, the absence of allergenic proteins should not be assumed without appropriate analytical documentation.

Individuals with known hazelnut or tree-nut allergies should exercise caution.

Manufacturers should review:

• Supplier allergen statements.
• Refining information.
• Protein specifications, when available.
• Cross-contamination documentation.
• Applicable cosmetic-labeling requirements.
• Finished-product safety assessments.

Do not describe the product as allergen-free unless this claim is supported by suitable testing and documentation.

Best For

Dry skin
Body oils
Hair shine
Scalp oils
Massage oils
Botanical balms
Solid perfumes
Luxury skincare
Ritual oils
Natural perfumery
Resinous aromatic blends
Softening haircare formulas
Grounding body care

Important Aroma Note

Hazelnut seed oil naturally has a mild aroma that may be described as:

• Warm
• Nutty
• Seed-like
• Slightly earthy
• Softly sweet

White copal adds fresh citrus-like, green, balsamic, woody, and resinous nuances.

This product is not a concentrated copal essential oil, absolute, roasted-hazelnut fragrance, or synthetic perfume.

The white copal aroma will generally be softer than burning copal resin or a concentrated perfumery extract.

Natural aroma intensity may vary according to:

• Hazelnut variety.
• Oil production method.
• Refining status.
• Copal botanical species.
• Resin origin.
• Infusion strength.
• Processing conditions.
• Natural batch variation.

Traditional and Spiritual Uses

Copal resins have traditionally been used in incense, ceremonial offerings, purification practices, prayer, meditation, and spiritual rituals.

White copal is often symbolically associated with:

• Clarity.
• Purification.
• Renewal.
• Protection.
• Peaceful intentions.
• Spiritual focus.
• New beginnings.

Hazelnuts have held cultural associations with nourishment, wisdom, abundance, fertility, protection, and seasonal harvest traditions in various regions.

In an oil-based preparation, this blend may be incorporated into aromatic massage oils, meditation products, ritual body oils, anointing oils, or intentional self-care practices.

These traditional references are provided for cultural, historical, and aromatic context only and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.

Safety

For external use only.

• Do not ingest.
• Avoid direct contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Perform a patch test before broader use.
• Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to hazelnuts, tree nuts, copal resin, or any component of the product.
• Discontinue use if irritation, redness, swelling, itching, or discomfort occurs.
• Consult a qualified professional before use during pregnancy, nursing, or on highly sensitive or compromised skin.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.