Botanica Gaia Bio Cape Chestnut Seed CO2 Extract Oil | Calodendrum Capense | For natural Skincare, UV protection and Haircare

Organic Yangu Seed CO2 Oil | Calodendrum Capense |

Botanical Name: Calodendrum Capense. 

Family Name: Rutaceae.
Common Name: Yangu, Cape Chestnut, Calodendrum Nut, Wildekastaiing, Kaapsekastaiing, Umbaba, Umsitshana,  umemezi omhlophe, Molalakgwedi, mookêlêla, Muvhaha. 
INCI: Calodendrum Capense Seeds Oil.
Extraction Method: CO2.
Parts Used: Seeds.
Odor: Beautiful woody nuances, soft. 
Appearance: Pale yellow.
Country of Origin: South Africa. 

Comodogenic index: 0-1.

Yangu is a tree native to South Africa, its fruits are called Cape chestnut or Yangu, as well as many other native names.

Yangu oil is widely used in Africa for skin care and for the protection it provides against UV rays.

Properties:

-Protection against UV rays.
-Antioxidant.
-Deep skin cleansing.
-Easy absorption.
-Ideal for dry hair, it is protective, balancing, nourishing and sebum-regulating.
-Anti-aging.
-Prevents skin dehydration.
-Helps with nails: Strengthens flaking and brittle nails.

It can be used on hair in its pure form, adding a few drops and massaging from the tips up.

Comodogenic index:

-Comedogenic level 0: it is non-comedogenic and does not cause pore clogging.
-Comedogenic level 1: there is a small (very low) possibility that the ingredient is comedogenic and may clog pores.
-Comedogenic level 2: in most cases, it will not clog pores. The possibility that it may clog pores is moderate to low.
-Comedogenic level 3: they have a medium chance of clogging pores, depending especially on the skin type.
-Comedogenic level 4: the chance of clogging pores, regardless of the skin type, is quite high.
-Comedogenic level 5: they tend, in almost all cases, to clog skin pores. In fact, very few people tolerate the oils found here.