Chaulmoogra Oil

Chaulmoogra Oil is a cold-pressed seed oil, containing cyclopentenyl fatty acids — chaulmoogric at 26–35%, hydnocarpic at 30–40% and gorlic at 15–25% — a structural class found in almost no other commercial oil.

• Also known as: Chaulmoogra Oil, Chaulmugra Oil, Hydnocarpus Oil, Tuvara Oil
• Botanical name: Hydnocarpus wightiana
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: No common ingredient name listed in the EU glossary (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/677)
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale yellow to golden; Mild, bland
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Chaulmoogric acid (C18 cyclopentenyl) (26–35%) — Unique cyclopentenyl fatty acid — of historical pharmacological interest
• Hydnocarpic acid (C16 cyclopentenyl) (30–40%) — Primary fatty-acid component
• Gorlic acid (C18:1 cyclopentenyl) (15–25%) — Emollient
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (5–10%) — Standard emollient contribution

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: traditional Ayurvedic skin formulations, traditional topical Ayurvedic preparations and Ayurvedic skin preparations.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Chaulmoogra 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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