Cashew Oil | Kaju, Jeedi Mamidi

Cashew Oil (INCI Anacardium Occidentale Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed kernel oil with oleic acid at 55–75% and linoleic at 15–20%. Contains tree nuts.

• Also known as: Cashew Nut Oil, Kaju Oil, Anacardium Oil
• Botanical name: Anacardium occidentale
• Plant part used: Nut (kernel)
• INCI name: Anacardium Occidentale Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden yellow; Mild, slightly nutty
• 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) (55–75%) — Deep emollient, skin softening and moisture retention
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (15–20%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (8–12%) — Skin conditioning and protective barrier
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (5–8%) — Skin softening, emulsification support
• Blends well with sweet almond, apricot kernel, jojoba and rosehip.

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: massage oils, moisturisers, hair conditioners and skin-softening formulations.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Cashew 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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