Custard Apple Seed Oil | Sitaphal Beej

Custard Apple Seed Oil is a cold-pressed seed oil with linoleic acid at 50–60%, oleic at 25–35% and a small alpha-linolenic fraction at 1–3%. The lightweight, high-linoleic profile absorbs readily without greasiness, suiting face serums, moisturisers, mature-skin-positioned formulations and light body oils for oily and combination skin. Annona seeds contain acetogenins; confirm the purification specification before topical use.

• Also known as: Apple Seed Oil, Malus domestica Seed Oil
• Botanical name: Annona reticulata
• 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 clear; Mild, slightly sweet
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (50–60%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (25–35%) — Emollient, moisture support
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (5–8%) — Skin conditioning
• Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) (1–3%) — Soothing, skin-conditioning
• Blends well with rosehip, argan, jojoba, evening primrose and vitamin E.

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Custard Apple Seed 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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