Bio Dragonfruit Carrier Oil | Hylocereus undatus

Lightweight cold-pressed dragonfruit seed oil for silky skincare, haircare and anhydrous formulation.

Overview Specifications Aromatic profile Chemistry Applications Safety

Dragonfruit, also known as pitaya or pitahaya, is one of the most exotic and visually striking fruits of the cactus family (Cactaceae). While its vibrant pink skin and speckled flesh are widely enjoyed as a nutrient-rich superfruit, its tiny black seeds yield an equally precious oil. Dragonfruit seed oil, cold-pressed from these seeds, is a lightweight, silky botanical oil with exceptional cosmetic potential. Rich in essential fatty acids, tocopherols (vitamin E), and natural antioxidants, dragonfruit seed oil offers a perfect balance of hydration, regeneration, and protection.

As modern consumers increasingly seek exotic and high-performance plant oils, dragonfruit seed oil stands out as a luxury ingredient for innovative skincare and haircare formulations.

Fatty acid profile:

1) Linoleic Acid: 15-25%
2) Oleic Acid: 19-24%
3) Palmitic Acid: 15-18%
4) Stearic Acid: 4-8%
5) Alpha-Linolenic Acid: <2%
6) Stearic Acid: 4-8%
7) Palmitoleic Acid : <1%

Product Specifications

Accepted botanical name: Selenicereus undatus (Haw.) D.R.Hunt
Trade synonym: Hylocereus undatus
Family: Cactaceae
Common names: Dragonfruit, Dragon Fruit, Pitaya, Pitahaya
INCI supplied: Hylocereus Undatus Seed Oil
Extraction method: Cold-pressed
Plant part: Seeds
Appearance: Pale-yellow liquid oil
Aroma: Very mild, nutty
Country of origin supplied: United States
Comedogenic index supplied: 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

Supplied Fatty-Acid Ranges

The product description supplies the following approximate ranges:

Linoleic acid: 15–25%
Oleic acid: 19–24%
Palmitic acid: 15–18%
Stearic acid: 4–8%
Alpha-linolenic acid: <2%
Palmitoleic acid: <1%

Verification Required

These are not presented with a batch COA and differ from some published dragonfruit seed-oil profiles, particularly for linoleic acid. Treat them as supplier-provided provisional ranges rather than results for the current batch.

Formulation Notes

Use in anhydrous products or a compatible emulsion oil phase
Test oxidation stability, colour and skin feel
Obtain the current fatty-acid analysis, COA and SDS before quantitative claims

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 after fatty-acid and performance testing
Lipids for balms, sticks and other anhydrous formats

Safety

For external cosmetic use unless the supplier specifically confirms food-grade suitability.
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.
The generic essential-oil warnings previously shown are not product-specific to this carrier oil.
Confirm the current COA, SDS, fatty-acid profile and shelf life before commercial formulation.