Kiwi Seed - Carrier Oil
Actinidia chinensis
Kiwi Seed Oil, also called Kiwifruit Seed Oil, is cold pressed from the tiny, black edible seeds of Actinidia chinensis. The Kiwifruit is native to China, but is now widely cultivated in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, Italy, and other parts of the world.
The fruit is named after a flightless bird native to New Zealand, the Kiwi. To avoid confusion due to similarity in the names, the fruit is popularly referred to as the Kiwi Fruit, especially in New Zealand and Australia. The shape of Kiwi Fruit resembles to that of an egg; the kiwi fruit has a thin fibrous, brown skin that surrounds the soft edible green fruit and hundreds of tiny black seeds.
Kiwi Seed Oil is an exceptional source of plant-based essential fatty acids, comprising over 60% Omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid and over 10% Omega-6 Linoleic Acid as well as being a rich source of Vitamin C and Vitamin E making it a perfect ingredient for natural skin care products because of its highly nourishing and moisturizing properties. It is quite a dry oil being quickly absorbed by the skin leaving no residue, therefore helpful in treating all sensitive skin-types including aging, dry, damaged and overprocessed skin.
Extraction Method - Cold Pressed
Parts Used - Seeds
Other Names - Kiwifruit, Chinese Gooseberry, Macaque Fruit
Therapeutic & Skincare
Kiwi Seed Oil has wonderful moisturising and rejuvenating properties and is highly recommended for use in cosmetics and skin care products especially for its UV protection properties. Rich in antioxidants, Kiwifruit Seed Oil helps to prevent free-radical-induced damage to the skin cells, which can result in premature aging. Its rich texture makes it the perfect choice for salves, facial serums, lip balms, eye creams and ointments, where it forms a barrier to lock in skin's natural moisture and help prevent dryness while softening skin.
Kiwi Seed Oil demonstrates excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities making it a great choice for problematic skin types.
Hair Care
Kiwi Seed Oil is also recommended as an emollient for your hair, restoring vitality to dry, brittle and damaged hair. Kiwi Seed Oil's high level of Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) helps the hair strands retain moisture and prevents scaling, cracking and even dandruff problems.
Precautions & Safety Information
- None known
IMPORTANT NOTICE - We do not recommend that Essential Oils, Carrier Oils, or Hydrosols be taken internally unless under the supervision of a trained professional who is has qualified in clinical Aromatherapy - specifically in using these items internally. Please speak to a member of staff for more information.