Botanica Gaia Bio Watercress Seed Carrier Oil | Nasturtium officinale | For Skincare and Haircare

Watercress Seed Carrier Oil

A mixed fatty-acid profile that includes linoleic, oleic, eicosenoic, erucic and alpha-linolenic acids.

At a Glance

• Material: Cold-pressed Watercress seed oil
• Botanical name: Nasturtium officinale
• Appearance: Yellow to golden
• Formulation focus: Light skincare and haircare oils

Specifications

• Botanical name: Nasturtium officinale
• Family: Brassicaceae
• Common name: Watercress
• Plant part: Seeds
• Extraction: Cold pressed
• Odour: Mild and herbaceous

Aromatic Profile

Mild and herbaceous.

Profile Details

• Character: Mild and herbaceous
• Botanical source: Nasturtium officinale

Composition & Formulation

A cold-pressed botanical oil for cosmetic formulation and oil-based blends.

Technical Details

• INCI: Nasturtium officinale Seed (Watercress) Oil
• Extraction: Cold Pressed
• Plant part: Seeds
• Appearance: Yellow

Formulation Notes

• Use in anhydrous products or the oil phase of emulsions
• Combine with compatible botanical oils according to the intended texture
• Store tightly closed and protected from heat and light

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 formulation only.

• Patch test the finished formula.
• Do not ingest or use to treat eczema, rosacea, acne, hair loss or other conditions.
• Avoid use on broken or irritated skin.
• Use qualified guidance for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children and sensitive users.
• Store tightly closed, cool and protected from heat, light and air.