Quinoa Seed Oil

Quinoa Seed Oil (INCI Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with linoleic acid at 50–56% and oleic at 25–28%. Contains trace squalene, which adds to its skin compatibility.

• Also known as: Quinoa Seed Oil, Quinoa Oil, Quinua Oil
• Botanical name: Chenopodium quinoa
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden to clear; Very mild, slightly earthy
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: Processed in India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (50–56%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (25–28%) — Emollient, skin penetration
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (8–10%) — Skin conditioning
• Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) (4–8%) — Soothing, skin-conditioning
• Squalene (Trace) — Skin-identical emollient, antioxidant
• Blends well with argan, jojoba, sweet almond and rosehip.

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: skin moisturisers, hair conditioners, mature-skin-positioned formulations and clean beauty products.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Quinoa 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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