Flax seed Oil | Alsi, Avisalu

Flaxseed Oil (INCI Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with the highest alpha-linolenic content of common carrier oils at 50–60%. Extremely oxidation-sensitive — an antioxidant system is essential rather than optional, and cool dark storage is required throughout.

• Also known as: Flaxseed Oil, Linseed Oil, Alsi Oil, Tisi Oil
• Botanical name: Linum usitatissimum
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Golden yellow to amber; Mild, slightly nutty
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade · Industrial-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 6–12 months · below 10 °C · tightly sealed · refrigerated storage essential

Key benefits

• Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) (50–60%) — Highest ω-3 of any common carrier oil — skin-conditioning
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (14–18%) — Skin-barrier conditioning
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (18–22%) — Emollient
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (5–7%) — Skin conditioning
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (3–5%) — Emulsification

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: skin-conditioning serums, sensitive-skin formulations, mature skin products and omega-3 fortification.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Flax 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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