Moringa Oil | Sahjan

Moringa Oil (Ben Oil) (INCI Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with oleic acid at 65–75% and an unusual behenic acid fraction at 5–8%. That very long-chain saturate gives exceptional stability and made it the historic perfumer's fixative oil.

• Also known as: Moringa Oil, Ben Oil, Drumstick Tree Oil, Sahjan Oil
• Botanical name: Moringa oleifera
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden yellow to clear; Mild, slightly nutty, pleasant
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 24–36 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed — excellent stability

Key benefits

• Oleic acid (C18:1) (65–75%) — Exceptional skin emolliency and penetration
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (6–9%) — Skin conditioning
• Behenic acid (C22:0) (5–8%) — Unique VLCFA — hair conditioning, smooth feel
• Gadoleic acid (C20:1) (2–4%) — Additional stability contribution
• 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
• Common applications: premium hair conditioners, mature-skin-positioned facial serums and perfume bases.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Moringa 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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