Imperial Nut Oil
Humectant Emollient
Plant oil that softens and nourishes skin and hair.
TECHNICAL DATA
Product name IMPERIAL NUT OIL (INCI: NUT ELIXIR IMPERIAL OIL)
Components MAY CONTAIN:
Acid value (mg KOH/g) ≤ 3.0
Peroxide value (meq/kg) ≤ 20.0
Saponification value (mg KOH/g) 175 – 245
Iodine value (g I2/100 g) 90.5 – 145
Almonds (Prunus dulcis); with added preservatives for easier HANDLING AND STORAGE.
FUNCTION
Humectant Emollient
APPLICATIONS
Body oilsHair careCreamsBalmsSoaps
USED FOR ITS HUMECTANT AND MOISTURIZING BENEFITS, AND IT ALSO IMPROVES HAIR SHINE.
AN ADDITION OF 1–3 % IS RECOMMENDED IN FACIAL PRODUCTS, 0.5–2 %
HOWEVER, HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS SHOW NO NEGATIVE EFFECTS.
DESCRIPTION
Imperial nut oil: a plant oil that softens and nourishes skin and hair. Used in body and hair oils, creams, balms and soaps.
A BLEND OF MACADAMIA (MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA), WALNUT (JUGLANS REGIA), PECAN (CARYA ILLINOINENSIS), HAZELNUT (CORYLUS AVELLANA) AND
improving hair shine. it is recommended in
HAIR, FACIAL AND BODY PREPARATIONS.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Guideline usage level: 2–10 % in creams and lotions; 1–5 % in shampoo and conditioner; 5–30 % in balms; up to 100 % in body oils, massage oils and makeup removers.
How to use and incorporate: Add to the oil phase of the formula. Oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic) are heat-sensitive: add them during cool-down (below 40 °C/104 °F) or heat them as briefly as possible. In anhydrous products (body oils, balms) blend cold or warm.
The following general measures are recommended:: SMOKING, EATING AND DRINKING MUST BE PROHIBITED IN THE AREA OF USE. COMPLY WITH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS.
- Add an antioxidant such as tocopherol (vitamin E) at 0.05–0.5 % to delay rancidity and extend shelf life.
- Combine light, fast-absorbing oils with heavier oils to adjust the skin feel; dry oils work well in facial serums and heavier oils in balms and products for dry skin.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Miscible with other oils, butters, waxes, esters and most silicones; insoluble in water (requires an emulsifier for creams and lotions).
Storage: THE OPTIMAL STORAGE TEMPERATURE FOR THE EXTRACT IS precipitates form during storage, shake until RECONSTITUTED BEFORE ADDING TO YOUR FORMULATION.
Precautions: THE PRODUCT REQUIRES NO SPECIAL HANDLING MEASURES, FOR EXAMPLE FOR DIRECT SKIN CONTACT OR INHALATION.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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