ORGANIC PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL ●
TL;DR. A plant-derived emollient oil used to soften skin, reduce transepidermal water loss, and add slip in creams, balms, facial oils, and hair products.
What does ORGANIC PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL do in a cosmetic formula?
A plant-derived emollient oil used to soften skin, reduce transepidermal water loss, and add slip in creams, balms, facial oils, and hair products.
Is ORGANIC PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL clean?
This ingredient is generally well tolerated and has a clean-standard profile with low restriction friction. As with many botanical oils, sensitivity is uncommon but possible in people reactive to it oils or oxidized lipids.
Is ORGANIC PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL sustainable?
This material is renewable and typically sourced from seeds, sometimes as a by-product stream from fruit processing. It is readily biodegradable, with sustainability depending on agricultural practices, traceability, and certification of the feedstock.
Is ORGANIC PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-it standards when sourced and processed according to the standard, with certified it grades fitting the it route. Its renewable origin, biodegradability, and low-processing profile align well with Green Chemistry principles.
How does ORGANIC PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL work chemically?
This compound is primarily a triglyceride mixture, typically rich in linoleic acid with smaller amounts of oleic and saturated fatty acids, plus minor tocopherols and phytosterols. It is usually used from about 1% to 20% in emulsions and up to 100% in anhydrous oils, and its high unsaturation means antioxidant support and limited heat and air exposure help maintain freshness.
Last updated 2026-05-15