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Bio Dragonfruit Carrier Oil (Hylocereus undatus)
Bio Dragonfruit Carrier Oil (Hylocereus undatus)
Lightweight cold-pressed dragonfruit seed oil for silky skincare, haircare and anhydrous formulation.
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Dragonfruit Seed Carrier Oil
A cold-pressed carrier oil obtained from the tiny seeds of dragonfruit, currently accepted botanically as Selenicereus undatus and widely known in trade by the synonym Hylocereus undatus.
The pale-yellow oil has a lightweight, silky texture and a very mild nutty aroma. It can be evaluated as an emollient oil for facial, body and haircare formulations where a refined sensory profile is desired.
At a Glance
- Format: Cold-pressed seed carrier oil
- Sensory feel: Lightweight, silky and smooth
- Aroma: Very mild and nutty
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Selenicereus undatus (Haw.) D.R.Hunt
- Trade synonym: Hylocereus undatus
- Family: Cactaceae
- Common names: Dragonfruit, Dragon Fruit, Pitaya, Pitahaya
- INCI: Hylocereus Undatus Seed Oil
- Extraction method: Cold-pressed
- Plant part: Seeds
- Appearance: Pale-yellow liquid oil
- Aroma: Very mild, nutty
- Comedogenic index: 1
Sensory Profile
A very mild nutty seed-oil aroma with little impact on the fragrance of a finished formula.
Its lightweight, silky glide is better suited to skin-feel and conditioning roles than to aromatic formulation.
Formulation & Usage
Fatty-Acid Ranges
- Linoleic acid: 15–25%
- Oleic acid: 19–24%
- Palmitic acid: 15–18%
- Stearic acid: 4–8%
- Alpha-linolenic acid: <2%
- Palmitoleic acid: <1%
Formulation Notes
- Use in anhydrous products or a compatible emulsion oil phase
- Test oxidation stability, colour and skin feel
Applications
Skincare
- Facial and body oils
- Botanical serums and oil cleansers
- Balms, butters and compatible emulsion oil phases
- Lightweight formulations for a smooth, conditioned skin feel
Haircare
- Hair serums and conditioning oils
- Pre-shampoo treatments and masks
- Scalp and grooming oils
Soap & Anhydrous Products
- Soap formulations
- Lipids for balms, sticks and other anhydrous formats
Safety
- Patch test before first topical use.
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
- Avoid eyes and broken skin.
- Store sealed in a cool, dark place to limit oxidation.
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