Tomato Seed Oil

Tomato Seed Oil (INCI Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with linoleic acid at 50–60%. Contains trace lycopene, the carotenoid associated with tomato's antioxidant profile.

• Also known as: Tomato Seed Oil, Tamatar Beej Tel, Lycopersicum Oil
• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Light red to amber; Mild, slightly characteristic tomato
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (50–60%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (20–28%) — Emollient, moisture retention
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (10–14%) — Skin conditioning
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (4–6%) — Emulsification support
• Lycopene (carotenoid, trace) (Trace) — Potent antioxidant — contributes to natural red tint; used in mature-skin-positioned formulations

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base
• Common applications: antioxidant skin formulations, mature-skin-positioned serums, brightening products and sun-care bases.

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Tomato 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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