Cautions/Contraindications
There have been rare reports of people with nut allergies reacting even though this is a seed oil. If you are unsure, do a small patch test first.
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Typical Fatty Acid Profile
C16:0 Palmitic Acid 15% to 30%
C18:0 Stearic Acid 1% to 8%
C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 25% to 40%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 20% to 36%
C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) less than 3%
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Saponification Value mgKOH / g 190-210
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Cosmetic Functions:
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing), the functions of Baobab Seed Oil are:
Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
To view more information, visit the Cosing Database here