Passion Fruit Seed Oil

Passion Fruit Seed Oil (Maracuja) (INCI Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with one of the highest linoleic profiles among tropical carriers at 65–75%. Dry-feeling and fast-absorbing, which suits blemish-prone and oily skin formulations, brightening serums and lightweight body oils.

• Also known as: Passion Fruit Seed Oil, Passionfruit Oil, Maracuja Oil, Granadilla Oil
• Botanical name: Passiflora edulis
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden to clear; Mild, faintly fruity
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 15 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (65–75%) — Very high linoleic — strong lipid-barrier conditioning, suited to oily-skin formulations
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (12–18%) — Emollient, moisture support
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (8–12%) — Skin conditioning
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (2–4%) — 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 Passion Fruit 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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