Radish Seed Oil | Mooli Beej

Radish Seed Oil (INCI Raphanus Sativus Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with erucic acid at 40–50%. That long-chain fraction gives natural slip and shine, placing it alongside broccoli seed and arugula as a plant-based silicone alternative.

• Also known as: Radish Seed Oil, Mooli Beej Tel, Raphanus Oil, Raphanine Oil
• Botanical name: Raphanus sativus
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Raphanus Sativus Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden to clear; Mild, slightly characteristic
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Erucic acid (C22:1) (40–50%) — Long-chain MUFA — silicone-like slip, hair conditioning, good oxidative stability
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (15–20%) — Emollient, skin penetration
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (12–16%) — Skin-barrier conditioning
• Gondoic acid (C20:1) (8–12%) — Contributes to silicone-mimicking texture

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: hair serums, silicone-free formulations, scalp treatments and skin emollients.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Radish 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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