Perilla Seed Oil

Perilla Seed Oil (INCI Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with alpha-linolenic acid at 55–65% — comparable to flaxseed and among the highest of any cold-pressed plant oil. Highly oxidation-sensitive; an antioxidant system is essential.

• Also known as: Perilla Seed Oil, Shiso Oil, Egoma Oil, Korean Perilla Oil
• Botanical name: Perilla frutescens
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden to amber; Mild, slightly herbal-nutty
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 6–12 months · below 10 °C · refrigerated storage essential

Key benefits

• Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) (55–65%) — One of the highest plant-source ω-3 oils — skin-conditioning
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (12–18%) — Skin-barrier conditioning
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (12–18%) — Emollient
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (6–8%) — Skin conditioning

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-positioned formulations, mature skin formulations and Korean beauty products.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Perilla 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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