Sponge gourd Oil | Ghosali Beej, Beerakaya

Sponge Gourd Seed Oil (INCI Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with linoleic acid at 55–65%.

• Also known as: Luffa Oil, Sponge Gourd Oil, Ridge Gourd Oil, Ghosali Beej Tel
• Botanical name: Luffa cylindrica
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Light golden yellow; Mild, slightly characteristic
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (55–65%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (15–25%) — Emollient, moisture retention
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (8–12%) — Skin conditioning
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (4–7%) — Emulsification support, skin softening
• Blends well with coconut, sesame, neem and amla oil.

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• A traditional Ayurvedic ingredient used in hair oils, moisturisers, skin conditioning formulations and scalp treatments.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Sponge gourd 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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