Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Seed Oil. Cold Pressed in the USA
Typical Shelf Life*: 1 Year
The berries grow on shrubs that are native to both the United States and Europe. Historical evidence documents that the berries have been consumed and used medicinally for over 2,000 years.
Our Blackberry Seed Oil is prepared by mechanically cold pressing premium quality blackberry seeds. No solvents or chemicals are used to produce oil.
Common Uses:
Blackberry Seed Oil is an emollient oil that nourishes the skin and leaves it feeling hydrated. Blackberry Seed Oil is well suited for use in a wide array of cosmetic and personal care applications that include formulations intended to support problem, damaged, maturing and sensitive skin. In hair care applications, Blackberry Seed Oil nourishes, conditions and helps maintain healthy hair.
Blackberry Seed Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:
Skin Care
Lip Care
Hair Care
Cosmetics
Aromatherapy
Blackberry Seed Oil Properties:
Stable
Green Hue
Medium Viscosity
Rapid Absorption
Mild, Characteristic, Sweet Nutty Aroma
TYPICAL COMPOSITION:
Analytical Details Methods Specifications
Appearance: Visual Light Green to Gold Oil
Odor: Organoleptic Characteristic; Aromatic
Peroxide Value: AOCS Cd 8-53 < 25 meq/kg
Solubility: Lipid Soluble
Extraneous Matter: Clear
Specific Gravity: 0.923
Tocopherols: > 100 mg/100g
Microbiological
Total Plate Count: AOAC Method 990.12 < 10,000 cfu/mL
Yeast & Mold: AOAC Method 997.02 < 1,000 cfu/mL
Fatty Acid Profile
C18:1 Oleic: 15 - 19%
C18:2 Linoleic: 54 - 60%
C18:3 Linolenic: 15 - 20%
Other Fatty Acids: 2.5 - 6%
Recommended Usage Rate: 1-100%