Papaya Seed Oil

Description Papaya seed oil is a carrier oil pressed from the seeds of Carica papaya, the same fruit you’d find at the market. Seeds that are usually discarded become a pale-to-golden oil that formulators can use in their own leave-on products. Its fatty acid profile is dominated by oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid also found in olive oil, with smaller amounts of palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids. That makes it a rich-feeling oil, well suited to body oils, balms, salves, and the oil phase of creams and lotions. Use it on its own as a simple base, or blend it with your favourite butters, lighter oils and creams to build something that’s yours. Ideas for using it Body oils and massage oil blends Balms, salves and lip balm bases The oil phase of creams and lotions Hair oils and scalp oil blends Carrier oil for essential oil blends (dilute appropriately) For cosmetic use only. External use only. Patch test before use.