What is LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL and what does it do?

Role: EMOLLIENT

Family: Meadowsweet vegetable oil

Comedogenic index: 0

Known as meadowfoam seed oil, Limnanthes Alba oil is an unscented vegetable oil, first developed as an agricultural crop in the 1950s.

Properties and functions
Emollient: Used in skin and hair care, this oil works as a softening agent.
Stability: Composed mainly of long-chain fatty acids, Limnanthes Alba oil is particularly stable and resistant to rancidity, with a high concentration (95%) of these fatty acids.

Active compounds and benefits
Glucosinolate Derivatives: Contains compounds such as 3-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate (MBITC) and 3-methoxyphenyl acetonitrile. These compounds may inhibit collagen-degrading enzymes in the skin and help counteract the negative impacts of UVB exposure, although they are no substitute for broad-spectrum sun protection.
Antioxidant defenses: Although not directly antioxidant, these derivatives could positively influence the skin's antioxidant defenses.

Penetration potential
Ingredient penetration: Although it may enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the soil and through animal skin, this effect has not been demonstrated on human skin. The long-chain fatty acids present in Limnanthes Alba oil are chemically similar to some fatty acids found in skin oil, suggesting that it could theoretically help deliver other lipophilic ingredients to the skin.
In conclusion, Limnanthes Alba seed oil, with its stable composition and softening properties, could offer benefits for the skin in terms of hydration, anti-aging protection and boosting antioxidant defenses.

Thanks to its structure, limnanthe seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty acids of any vegetable oil. This composition helps prevent degradation when exposed to oxygen.

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