Botanica Gaia Bio Black Aronia Seed Carrier Oil | Aronia Melanocarpa | For natural Skincare and Haircare

Botanical Name: Aronia Melanocarpa.
Family Name: Rosaceae.
Common Name: Aronia, Chokeberry, Black Aronia.
INCI: Aronia Melanocarpa Seeds Oil.
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed.
Parts Used: Seeds.
Odor: Mild, herbaceous and pleasant.
Appearance: Light amber or slightly golden.
Country of Origin: Canada.
Comedogenic Index: 1.
Skin Type: Oily, irritated and acne-prone.
Composition: High in Oleic Acid and Linoleic Acid. Low in Arachidic Acid.

It is a plant native to North America and Canada. It grows wild in forested areas, swamps and wet meadows. It has been introduced into Eastern Europe and Russia, where it is widely cultivated due to its high antioxidant content and health benefits.

Aronia melanocarpa seed oil is suitable for various skin types, due to its antioxidant, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a light and fast-absorbing oil, ideal for oily skin.

-Dry and dehydrated skin: Rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, it helps restore the skin barrier and maintain hydration.
-Mature skin: Its richness in polyphenols and Vitamin E combats premature aging, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and improving elasticity.
-Sensitive skin and rosacea: It has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce redness and irritation.

Benefits and uses in hair:
-Hair strengthening: Its high content of antioxidants protects the hair from environmental damage and reduces hair loss.
-Deep hydration: Provides moisture without leaving a greasy feeling, ideal for dry and damaged hair.
-Shine and softness: Improves texture, giving a healthier and silkier appearance.
-Scalp protection: Its anti-inflammatory properties calm irritation and sensitivity of the scalp.
-Sebum regulation: Suitable for mixed or oily hair, as it balances sebum production without clogging the pores of the scalp.

Suitable for the following hair types:
-Dry and damaged hair: Deeply repairs and repairs split ends.
-Curly or Afro hair: Provides hydration and defines curls without weighing them down.
-Dyed or chemically treated hair: Protects against color loss and damage from aggressive products.
-Sensitive scalp: Softens and calms irritation, ideal for those who suffer from dandruff or dermatitis.

The comodogenic index is the scale from 0 to 5, with 3 being the limit
for an oil to be non-comodogenic, meaning it does not clog pores. Oils that are on the comodogenic level scale 4 and 5 refer to oils that clog pores, and although they are not recommended for face care products, they are highly recommended for use in formulations for the care of dry, calloused and cracked hands, very dry and cracked feet and heels, very dry lips and eye contours that tend to dryness.

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. 

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.