Botanica Gaia Bio Sandalwood Nut CO2 Oil | Santalum Spicatum | With Ximenynic Acid | For Skincare and Haircare |

Organic Sandalwood Nut CO2 Oil | Santalum Spicatum | For hair and skin care | With Santalbic Acid.

Botanical Name: Santalum Spicatum.
Family Name: Santalaceae.
Common Name: Sandalwood, Australia Sandalwood, Noongar, Waang, Dutjahn.
INCI: Santalum Spicatum kernel Oil.
Extraction Method: CO2.
Parts Used: Kernel.
Note: Base note.
Odor: Beautiful woody nuances, soft, balsamic, creamy and a resinous undertone.
Appearance: Pale yellow.
Country of Origin: Australia.

Comodogenic index: 1

Ethically and sustainably grown. They provide a sustained source of income to Australia's native communities.
Sandalwood trees begin to produce nuts after the 4th year of life and can be harvested in winter. Giving a sustainable harvest year after year.
Sandalwood nut oil should not be confused with Sandalwood essential oil, they are two different oils, with different properties and chemical composition. This is one of the best carrier oils for skin care due to its ximenic acid content. It is a light, non-greasy oil that is easily absorbed. Being extracted with CO2, no toxic solvent has been used and it is more suitable for skin care.

Sandalwood nuts contain between 25%-35% ximeninic acid, which is a very rare polyunsaturated fatty acid, only found in the Santalum and Ximenia species, with incredible properties for skin and hair care. .

Properties:

-Emollient: Once applied to the skin, it leaves a very thin film, which protects the skin for hours from dryness and peeling. This barrier protects the skin from allergens, bacteria and irritants. It helps to regenerate dead cells, being a powerful active ingredient in cell regeneration.
-Anti-inflammatory: It is soothing, relieves inflammation, itching and redness. It hinders the inflammation process.
-Conditioner: It is a conditioning agent for both skin and hair.
-Blood circulation: Promotes an increase in blood flow. Very suitable for varicose legs, couperose and spider veins.
-Hair: Stimulates hair growth and thickening of the hair fiber. Studies have been done with positive results on the use of ximenic acid in androgenetic alopecia. Pudmed: "Prospective Efficacy and Safety Study of an Innovative Kerascalp Hair Growth Serum in Mild-to-Moderate Alopecia in India: Regrowth Study."

-Fatty acid profile: 

1) Oleic Acid: 45-60%
2) Ximenynic Acid: 28-37%
3) Linoleic Acid: <2%
4) Palmitoleic Acid: <1%
5) Alpha-Linolenic Acid: <3.5%
6) Stearic Acid: <3.5%

Comodogenic index:

-Comedogenic level 0: it is non-comedogenic and does not cause pore clogging.
-Comedogenic level 1: there is a small (very low) possibility that the ingredient is comedogenic and may clog pores.
-Comedogenic level 2: in most cases, it will not clog pores. The possibility that it may clog pores is moderate to low.
-Comedogenic level 3: they have a medium chance of clogging pores, depending especially on the skin type.
-Comedogenic level 4: the chance of clogging pores, regardless of the skin type, is quite high.
-Comedogenic level 5: they tend, in almost all cases, to clog skin pores. In fact, very few people tolerate the oils found here.