Bio Tigernut Seed Oil (Cyperus esculentus) Carrier Oil

Overview

A pure, unrefined, cold-pressed oil from the tubers of Cyperus esculentus. Although sold as “Tigernut Seed Oil,” tigernut is a tuber rather than a nut or seed. The oil has a silky, nourishing feel and a mild nutty-sweet, earthy aroma for skin, body, hair and scalp formulations.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Cyperus esculentus L.
• Family: Cyperaceae
• Common name: Tigernut, chufa
• Part used: Tubers
• Extraction: Cold pressed
• Refining status: Unrefined,
• Appearance: Light yellow
• Odour: Mild, nutty-sweet and earthy
• Country of origin: Spain

Aromatic Profile

Mild, pleasant and softly gourmand, combining nutty sweetness with a gentle earthy undertone.

Composition & Formulation

A botanical oil for cosmetic formulation and oil-based blends.

Technical Details

• Extraction: Cold pressed
• Plant part: Tubers

Formulation Notes

• Use in anhydrous products or the oil phase of emulsions
• Combine with compatible botanical oils according to the intended texture
• Store tightly closed and protected from heat and light

Applications

• Facial and body oils
• Massage oils and rich body care
• Hair oils, scalp products and pre-shampoo treatments
• Curly and textured-hair formulations
• Balms, creams and anhydrous cosmetic products

Evaluate sensory weight, absorption and stability in the finished formula before defining a use level.

Safety

• For external cosmetic use only.
• Patch test the finished formulation before use.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin.
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
• Store tightly closed away from heat and direct light.