Botanica Gaia Bio Broccoli Seed Carrier Oil | Brassica Oleracea | For Skincare and Haircare

Broccoli Seed Carrier Oil

A light, yellow carrier oil cold-pressed from Brassica oleracea seeds in the USA. a low-comedogenicity option for modern skin- and hair-care formulations.

At a Glance

• Material Cold-pressed broccoli seed oil
• Best suited to Facial oils, body oils, scalp and hair formulations
• Comedogenic index 1–2

Specifications of Broccoli Seed Carrier Oil

• Family Brassicaceae
• Common name Broccoli
• INCI Brassica Oleracea Seed Oil
• Extraction method Cold pressed
• Part used Seeds
• Appearance Yellow
• Country of origin USA
• Comedogenic index 1–2

Aromatic Profile

A cold-pressed broccoli seed oil intended primarily as a functional carrier in skincare and haircare formulations.

Sensory Direction

• Botanical source: Brassica Oleracea var. italica
• Plant part: Seeds
• Format: Cold-pressed carrier oil

Formulation & Usage

Oleic acid at 45–60% and ximenynic acid at 28–37%, with much lower linoleic, palmitoleic, alpha-linolenic and stearic acids.

• Run oxidation, odor, color and compatibility testing in the finished formula.

Applications

Skincare

• Facial and body oils
• Balms, serums and the oil phase of emulsions
• Botanical carrier-oil blends

Haircare

• Scalp oils
• Hair serums and conditioning blends

Safety

• For external cosmetic use only.
• Patch test the finished formulation before wider use.
• The comedogenic index is a formulation guide, not a guarantee for every skin type.