Discover the rich properties and powers of the traditional Touloucouna Oil, extracted from the seeds of the Carapa Procera tree without any chemical treatment.
Skin benefits
EMOLIIENT
ANTI-OXIDANT
ANTI-
INFLAMMATION
- proven epidermis restructuring properties promoting the production of collagen and elastin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- increases cellular turnover, promoting lymphatic drainage for clear, radiant skin and healhty scalp and hair
- natuarlly balanced with nutrient rich fatty acids
- powerful antiseptic and effective insect repellent
Touloucouna is a medicinal tree whose virtues have been widely known in traditional African pharmacopoeia for centuries. According to legend, only women would have the right to extract oil from the seeds. From the fame of Touloucouna oil, some recurring qualifiers such as “oil that does everything“ or “magic oil“ or “oil with mystical powers“ were born.
INCI name:
Carapa procera seed oil
CAS No.:
1053241-46-5
Synonyms:
Carapa blanc, Carapa rouge, Crabwood, Monkey cola
Appearance:
Fruits: large brown berries
Seeds: greenish-colored capsules at immature state and brown when mature
Characteristics:
Colour: Dark amber
Odour: Mild and subtle nut scent
Texture: Liquid
Taste: Very bitter
Quality Specifications:
Peroxide value (meq O2/kg: ≤ 10
Iodine value (g/100g): 60 - 95
Unsaponifiable matter: 0.3 - 2.6%
Sustainability benefits
QUALITY PRODUCT
ETHICALLY
SOURCED
SUSTAINABLE
Any questions?
We are happy to talk about how to use
these unique benefits to your products.
Dr. Rob Nicol
+ 44 (0) 1993 843 081
rob.nicol( at )oqema.co.uk