Originally from Mexico, the chia seeds were one of the basic staple diets of the Mayas and Aztecs, it was also used for medicinal purposes and as offerings to the Gods. Chia seeds are grown mainly in Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador. It is one of nature’s richest vegetarian sources of omega 3 fatty acids. This oil significantly improves skin hydration, alleviates itchy skin and helps to maintain skin barrier function, so can be used in a wide variety of personal care products.
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Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Liquid
Chemistry
- Fats & oils
Functions
- Emotive ingredients
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Applications
- Bath, shower & soaps
- Body care
- Eye contour care
- Face / neck skin care
- Facial cleansers
- Hair conditioners - leave on
- Hair conditioners - rinse off
- Leg care
- Lip care
- Make-up removal
- Nail care & colour
- Scalp treatments
- Shampoos
- Shaving / hair removal
Consumer benefit
- Hydrating / moisturising / nourishing
- Revitalising
Certifications and standards
- Halal
- ISO 16128 - natural ingredient
- ISO 16128 - derived natural
Regional compliance
- IECIC
Ingredient origin
- Plant derived
- Organic cultivation
Composition information
- EO/PO free
- EDTA free
- BHT / BHA free
% Natural origin content – ISO 16128
- 100
Biodegradability
- Expected to be readily biodegradable
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