Botanica Gaia Bio Purple Mangosteen Seed Carrier Oil | Garcinia mangostana | For Skincare and Haircare

Purple Mangosteen Seed Carrier Oil

Cold-pressed from Garcinia mangostana seeds in Vietnam, this light, silky carrier oil has a mild herbal-nutty aroma and a golden-yellow to light-amber colour. Its quick absorption makes it useful in facial, body and hair formulations where a lighter skin feel is desired.

At a Glance

• Material: Cold-pressed seed carrier oil
• Skin feel: Light, silky and fast absorbing
• Aroma: Mild, slightly herbal or nutty
• Primary uses: Skincare, haircare and essential-oil dilution

Specifications

• Botanical name: Garcinia mangostana
• Family: Clusiaceae
• INCI: Garcinia Mangostana Seed Oil
• Plant part: Seeds
• Extraction: Cold pressed
• Country of origin: Vietnam
• Appearance: Golden yellow to light amber
• Odour: Mild, slightly herbal or nutty
• Texture: Light, silky and rapidly absorbed

Natural carrier oils vary between crops.

Aromatic Profile

A mild, low-impact carrier-oil aroma with soft herbal and nutty nuances. It is not intended to provide a perfume note and should sit quietly beneath added aromatic materials.

Blending Direction

• Useful as a neutral-to-mild base for essential-oil dilutions.
• Supports fresh, botanical and lightly nutty sensory concepts.

Formulation & Usage

linoleic acid at 35–45%, oleic acid at 30–40%, palmitic acid at 10–12%, stearic acid at 3–5% and trace-to-moderate tocopherols.

Formulation Guidance

• Add an antioxidant and use air-restrictive packaging where appropriate.
• Suitable as a carrier or emollient in facial, body and hair products.

Applications

Skincare

• Light facial oils and serums
• Body oils, lotions and creams
• After-sun and warm-climate textures
• Carrier base for properly diluted essential oils

Haircare

• Light scalp and pre-shampoo oils
• Finishing oils for shine and softness
• Conditioning serums and sprays
• Formulas for fine hair where heavy oils are undesirable

Formulation Support

• Blend with more stable carrier oils when longer oxidative life is needed
• Evaluate comedogenic suitability in the finished formula rather than relying on a single rating

Safety

Carrier oil for external cosmetic formulation.

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Patch test the finished formula.
• Do not use oxidised or rancid-smelling oil.
• Use qualified guidance for botanical sensitivities where relevant.
• Store tightly closed, cool and protected from heat, light and air.