Sacha inchi Oil

Sacha Inchi Oil (INCI Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with alpha-linolenic acid at 45–55% — among the highest of any cold-pressed plant oil. Despite the common name “Inca peanut” it is not a peanut and carries no peanut allergen. Highly oxidation-sensitive.

• Also known as: Sacha Inchi Oil, Inca Peanut Oil, Mountain Peanut Oil, Sacha Inchi Seed Oil
• Botanical name: Plukenetia volubilis
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale golden to clear; Mild, slightly nutty
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: Processed in India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 15 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Alpha-linolenic acid (C18:3) (45–55%) — Among the highest plant-source ω-3 — supports skin-conditioning formulations
• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (30–38%) — Skin-barrier conditioning
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (8–12%) — Emollient
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (3–5%) — Skin conditioning
• Vitamin E (Tocopherols) (Moderate) — Partial intrinsic oxidative protection

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: premium skin-conditioning serums, sensitive-skin-positioned formulations and omega-3 nutritional applications.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Sacha inchi 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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