Mamey Oil
Hair Oil
Traditional plant oil that adds shine and softness to hair.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI Mamey (Calocarpum mammosum), sunflower oil, tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate.
CAS No data available, 8001-21-6, 1406-66-2, 137-66-6.
Appearance Transparent liquid
Color Yellow
Odor Characteristic
Acid value 0.12 – 0.35
Saponification value 90 – 270
Iodine value 65 – 200
Mesophilic count Maximum 100 CFU/ml
Yeast and mold count Maximum 100 CFU/ml
Microorganism count Absent
Solubility In fats and oils.
Aerobic mesophile count Maximum 100 CFU/ml
Pathogenic microorganism count Absent
APPLICATIONS
Hair oilsMasksShampooBrow productsLashes
Mamey is valued for helping hair look fuller and stronger and for helping balance an oily scalp. Recommended in shampoos for thinning-looking hair and in products for a flaky scalp.
DESCRIPTION
Oil extract of the mamey fruit (Calocarpum mammosum). Its main components are proteins, fatty acids, carbohydrates and tannins, among others. Contains a blend of preservatives for better handling and storage.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: 0.5 to 5 % depending on the application.
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.
Formulation tips:
- 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.
Storage: The optimal storage temperature for the extract is between 4 and 18 °C/39 and 64 °F, protected from light. If precipitates form during storage, shake until reconstituted before adding to the formulation.
Precautions: Once the container is opened, handle the product with care to avoid secondary microbial contamination. None in particular for the user. Handling: Add as the last ingredient of the preparation at temperatures below 50 °C/122 °F; dissolving it before use is recommended.
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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