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Bio and Virgin Desert Date Carrier Oil (Balanites aegyptiaca)
Bio and Virgin Desert Date Carrier Oil (Balanites aegyptiaca)
Cold-pressed virgin Desert Date seed oil with a balanced fatty-acid profile for skin and haircare.
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Virgin Desert Date Carrier Oil
Cold-pressed from the seeds of Balanites aegyptiaca, this golden-yellow carrier oil combines oleic and linoleic acids with a notable saturated-fatty-acid fraction and naturally occurring unsaponifiables.
Its smooth, slightly nutty sensory profile and moderate absorption make it a versatile oil for facial and body care, hair and scalp products, massage oils, soapmaking and botanical carrier blends.
At a Glance
- Extraction: Cold-pressed and virgin
- Texture: Smooth with moderate absorption
- Best suited to: Skincare, haircare, massage and soapmaking
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Balanites aegyptiaca
- Family: Zygophyllaceae
- Common names: Desert Date, Egyptian Balsam, Myrobalan, Zachum
- INCI: Balanites Aegyptiaca Seed (Desert Date) Oil
- Extraction method: Cold-pressed
- Plant part: Seeds
- Appearance: Golden-yellow liquid oil
- Aroma: Smooth and slightly nutty
- Country of origin: Egypt
Sensory Profile
Smooth and mildly nutty, with a restrained natural carrier-oil aroma rather than a perfume note.
Its moderate absorption and glide suit massage, facial, body and haircare systems. Natural cold-pressed batches may vary slightly in colour and aroma.
Formulation & Usage
Typical Fatty-Acid Profile
- Oleic acid: 34–48%
- Linoleic acid: 20–32%
- Palmitic acid: 12–18%
- Stearic acid: 8–15%
- Palmitoleic acid: 1–3%
- Arachidic acid: 0.5–2%
- Behenic acid: 0.5–1.5%
- Lignoceric acid: <1%
Unsaponifiable Fraction
- Total phytosterols: 1–2%
- Tocopherols: 50–120 mg/kg
- Squalene: Trace amounts
- Phenolic compounds: Present
Applications
Skincare & Body Care
- Facial oils and oil-based serums: 5–100%
- Creams and lotions: 2–10%
- Body oils, balms and massage oils: 10–100% where appropriate
Hair & Grooming
- Hair and scalp products: 1–8%
- Conditioning masks, leave-in formulas and beard oils
- Carrier phase for botanical oil blends
Soap & Cleansing
- Soap formulations: 3–10%
- Cleansing oils and gentle anhydrous cleansers
- Conditioning lipid phase in compatible wash-off systems
Safety
- Patch test before first topical use.
- This is a carrier oil, not an essential oil; the formulation data permits up to 100% in appropriate facial, body or massage oil systems.
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
- Protect from heat and direct light and follow the storage guidance.
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