Grapefruit Seed Oil

Grapefruit Seed Oil (INCI Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with linoleic acid at 60–70% and oleic at 20–30%. Lightweight and fast-absorbing, suited to blemish-prone skin formulations, brightening serums and citrus-themed body oils. Distinct from grapefruit essential oil, which is cold-pressed from peel and carries phototoxic furocoumarins — the seed oil does not.

• Also known as: Grapefruit Seed Oil, Chakotra Seed Oil, Citrus paradisi Oil
• Botanical name: Citrus paradisi
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Citrus Paradisi Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Light green to colourless; Light citrus, mild
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (60–70%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing, non-comedogenic profile
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (20–30%) — Emollient, moisture retention
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (8–12%) — Skin conditioning
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (3–5%) — Emulsification support

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 Grapefruit 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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