Groundnut Oil | Moongphali, Verusenaga

Groundnut Oil (INCI Arachis Hypogaea Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with oleic acid at 40–55% and linoleic at 25–35%.

• Also known as: Peanut Oil, Groundnut Oil, Moongphali Tel, Arachis Oil
• Botanical name: Arachis hypogaea
• Plant part used: Seed (kernel)
• INCI name: Arachis Hypogaea Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden yellow; Mild, characteristic 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) (40–55%) — Emollient, moisture retention
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (25–35%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (8–12%) — Skin conditioning
• Arachidic acid (C20:0) (2–3%) — Emollient, distinctive to peanut oil
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (2–4%) — Skin softening, emulsification

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• A well-balanced emollient carrier used in massage oils, soap making, Ayurvedic formulations and hair conditioning.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Groundnut 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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