Botanica Gaia Bio Milk Thistle Seed Carrier Oil | Silybum marianum | For Skincare and Haircare

Milk Thistle Seed Carrier Oil

A yellow-gold oil cold-pressed from Silybum marianum seeds in the United Kingdom. a light, fast-absorbing texture and a soft, slightly nutty aroma for skin and hair care.

At a Glance

• Material Cold-pressed milk thistle seed oil
• Texture Light and fast-absorbing
• Odor Soft and slightly nutty
• Comedogenic index 1

Specifications of Milk Thistle Seed Oil

• Botanical name Silybum marianum
• Family Asteraceae
• Common names Milk Thistle, Saint Mary’s Thistle, Marian Thistle, Chardon-Marie and Mariendistel
• INCI Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
• Extraction method Cold pressed
• Part used Seeds
• Odor Soft, slightly nutty
• Appearance Yellow gold
• Country of origin United Kingdom
• Texture Light and fast-absorbing
• Comedogenic rating 1

Aromatic Profile

A mild carrier-oil character with a soft nutty seed nuance and limited fragrance impact.

Formulation Direction

• Suitable for botanical, unscented and lightly fragranced skin and hair products.
• Monitor the natural aroma through oxidation and shelf-life testing.

Formulation & Usage

Linoleic acid at 55–65%, oleic at 15–20%, palmitic at 7–9% and stearic at 3–5%.

Formulation Guidance

• Account for the oxidation sensitivity of a linoleic-rich oil in packaging and antioxidant strategy.

Applications

Skin & Body Care

• Suitable for lightweight facial oils, serums, creams,.
• Facial and body oils

Hair & Scalp Care

• Can be evaluated in hair masks, conditioners, scalp oils and repair-oriented products for emollience and softness.

Safety

• For external cosmetic use only.
• Patch test the finished product; Asteraceae-sensitive users may require extra caution.