Botanica Gaia Bio Tomato Seed Carrier Oil | Solanum Lycopersicum | Rich in lycopene, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Tomato Seed Carrier Oil

At a Glance

• Material: Cold-pressed Tomato seed oil
• Primary fatty acid: linoleic acid
• Profile: Mild herbal-nutty aroma; medium-light feel
• Primary uses: Skincare and haircare

Specifications

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Family: Solanaceae
• Common name: Tomato
• INCI: Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil
• Plant part: Seeds
• Extraction: Cold pressed
• Appearance: Light golden to amber
• Odour: Mild herbal-nutty
• Texture: Medium-light

Aromatic Profile

A mild seed-oil aroma with herbal, nutty and faintly vegetal character. It is intended as a carrier rather than a fragrance note.

Blending Direction

• Supports botanical, garden and food-inspired cosmetic concepts.
• Sits beneath herbal, green and softly woody aromatic materials.

Formulation & Usage

Linoleic acid at 45–55%, oleic acid at 15–25%, palmitic acid at 12–15% and stearic acid at 3–6%, together with tocopherols, phytosterols and lycopene.

Formulation Guidance

• Use antioxidants and protective packaging where appropriate.
• Set shelf life from acid value, peroxide value and finished-product stability testing.

Applications

Skincare

• Facial and body oils
• Serums, creams and balms
• After-sun comfort formulas without SPF claims
• Products requiring a lighter emollient phase

Haircare

• Scalp and pre-shampoo oils
• Conditioning serums
• Hair masks and leave-in oils
• Formulas for softness and natural shine

Formulation Support

• Carrier for properly diluted aromatic materials
• Blend with more oxidation-stable oils
• Use analytical carotenoid data for colour and claim control

Safety

Carrier oil for external cosmetic formulation.

• For external use only.
• Patch test the finished formula.
• Do not use oxidised or rancid-smelling oil.
• Store tightly closed, cool and protected from heat, light and air.