Botanica Gaia Bio Bitter Gourd Seed Carrier Oil | Momordica Charantia | Skincare & Haircare

Bitter Gourd Seed Carrier Oil

A yellowish, cold-pressed seed oil from Momordica charantia with a soft fruity to slightly bitter-herbal aroma. a low comedogenic rating of 1–2.

At a Glance

• Format: Cold-pressed carrier oil
• Comedogenic rating: 1–2
• Best suited to: Facial oils, lightweight emulsions, scalp oils and hair treatments

Specifications of Bitter Gourd Seed Carrier Oil

• Botanical name: Momordica charantia
• Family: Cucurbitaceae
• Common names: Bitter gourd, bitter melon, goya, balsam pear and bitter squash
• INCI: Momordica Charantia Seed Oil
• Extraction method: Cold pressed
• Part used: Seeds
• Odor: Soft fruity to slightly bitter-herbal
• Appearance: Yellowish / golden yellow
• Comedogenic rating: 1–2

Aromatic Profile

A quiet carrier-oil profile with soft fruit and a light bitter-herbal seed nuance.

Blending Direction

• Use where a mild botanical oil aroma is acceptable.
• Check how its natural odor interacts with delicate fragrance systems.
• Record color, clarity and odor for every batch.

Formulation & Usage

Linoleic acid 45–55%, oleic acid 25–35%, palmitic acid 8–12%, stearic acid 3–6%, linolenic acid 1–3% and minor fatty acids below about 1–2%.

Formulation

• Use in facial oils, serums, emulsions, balms, scalp oils and conditioning products.
• Run oxidation, odor, color and finished-formula stability tests.

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; do not ingest.
• Patch test the finished product before regular use.
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air.