Botanica Gaia Bio Raspberry Seed CO2 Extract Oil | Rubus Idaeus | For Skin Care, soapmaking and cosmetics

INCI: Rubus Idaeus Seed Extract And Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract.
Family: Rosaceae.
Common name: European raspberry, Red raspberry, Cane fruit, Caneberry.
Cultivation: Organic.
Classification: Cosmetic grade.
Extraction: CO2 Method.
Plant Part: Seeds.
Processing: no ethoxylation, no irradiation, no sulphonation, no hydrogenation.
Colour: Yellow.
Texture: Liquid light.
Scent: Reminiscent of raspberry fruits.
Skin Type: All types: dry, mature, oily, sensitive. Non-occlusive oil. 
Use Level: 1-100%.
Country origin: United States.
Benefits: Anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, antioxidant, nourishing, regenerative
Uses: cosmetics, treatments, skin care, eye serums, balms, body butters, serum oils, lotions, after sun, body care, salves.
Storage: In a cool, dry place protected from sunlight.

-Fatty acid profile: 

-Linoleic acid (C18:2) 59%
-Alpha Linolenic acid (C18:3) 24%
-Oleic acid (C18:1) 13%
-Palmitic acid (C16:0) 2%
-Stearic acid (C18:0) 1%
-Vaccenic acid (C18:1) 1%
-Arachidic acid (C20:0) 0,39%
-Palmitoleic acid (C16:1) 0,2%

Our CO2 extracted raspberry seed oil contains small traces of CO2 rosemary extract to maintain freshness and prevent fatty acid rancidity.

The raspberry, native to northern Europe, has been highly appreciated since ancient times and has been used in different medicinal compounds for its multiple properties.

Raspberry seed oil is one of the best oils for skin care. It has powerful antioxidant activity and is one of the best oils to combat free radicals.

It has a high content of Vitamin E, with a soft and light texture, easily absorbed by the skin, it has very good properties to protect from damage by UVA rays, in addition to being antiseptic, disinfectant, refreshing.

It has soothing and relief properties for sunburned skin, irritated skin, itchy skin and eczema, reduces wrinkles, expression lines, reduces blemishes, improves skin texture, helps minimize dark spots.

Properties:
-Powerful skin regenerator: Greatly stimulates skin cells to regenerate quickly. Restores the skin barrier, hydrates the skin, helps with nutrition, restores the elasticity, flexibility and vitality of the skin.
-Sunscreen: Contains ellagic acid, a polyphenol that protects plants from ultraviolet light, being a natural protection factor from sunlight.
-High levels of antioxidants: Helps fight wrinkles, regenerate skin and heal.
-Vitamin E: Contains high levels of natural Vitamin E, which have a high anti-inflammatory power, reaching the deepest layers of the skin, nourishing it and providing hydration, which makes it a powerful ally for dry and malnourished skin.
-Vitamin A: helps with cell regeneration, stimulates the production of collagen and natural elastin, visibly improving the external appearance.
-Polyphenols: Metabolites present in plants, which have groups of phenols that derive from the amino acids L-Phenylalanine, which are powerful antioxidants.
-Maximum hydration: keeps the skin hydrated and protected from external agents. Continuous use helps restore hydration and elasticity to dry and cracked skin.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.