Canola Oil

Canola Oil (INCI Brassica Napus Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with oleic acid at 55–65%, linoleic at 18–22% and alpha-linolenic at 8–12%. Low-erucic by cultivar, unlike traditional rapeseed.

• Also known as: Canola Oil, Rapeseed Oil, LEAR Oil, Colza Oil
• Botanical name: Brassica napus
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Brassica Napus Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin) or Refined — specify at order
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Light golden yellow; Mild, no odour
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Oleic acid (C18:1) (55–65%) — Emollient, skin penetration, moisture retention
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (18–22%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) (8–12%) — Soothing — high ω-3 for a seed oil
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (4–6%) — Skin conditioning
• Blends well with sweet almond, sunflower, jojoba and vitamin E.

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: emollients, massage oils, soap making, food fortification and as a cost-effective carrier base.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Canola Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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