Botanica Gaia Bio Lychee Seed CO2 Oil | Litchi Chinensis | For Skincare and Haircare

Lychee Seed CO2 Oil | Litchi Chinensis | 

Botanical Name: Litchi Chinensis. 

Family Name: Sapindaceae.
Common Name: Lychee, Leechee, Lìzhī, Alupag, Matamata, 
INCI: Litchi Chinensis Seed Oil.
Extraction Method: CO2.
Parts Used: Seeds.
Odor: Beautiful woody nuances, soft, balsamic, creamy and a resinous undertone.
Appearance: Yellowish.
Country of Origin: Seeds: China and Extraction: United Estates. 

Litchi is the only member of its genus and has three subgenera, all of which are native to Asia. Litchi Chinensis is currently grown in many parts of the world with tropical and subtropical climates.

Main constituents of fatty acids:

Oleic Acid
Linoleic Acid
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Palmitic Acid
Stearic Acid

The phytochemical profile of lychee seed showed the presence of 5 main phenolic compounds:
-Epicatechin, (−)
-Gallocatechin, (−)
-Epicatechin-3-gallate,
-Gallic acid and
-Procyanidin B2,

Minor phenolic compounds:
-Protocatechuic acid,
-Protocatechuic aldehyde,
-5- O -coumaroyl methyl quinate and
-Daucosterol

Here is a very interesting study on the oil from the seed of lychee.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224420307160

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.