At a glance
- CAS number
- 90990-15-1
- INCI name
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Function
- emollient, skin conditioning, occlusive, antioxidant
- Typical use level
- 1%–100%
- Solubility
- oil
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Also known as
Limnanthes Alba Oil Meadowfoam Oil Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil White Meadowfoam Oil
Compatibility
Works well with:
Jojoba Oil Argan Oil Rosehip Seed Oil Tocopherol Shea Butter Squalane
Meadowfoam Seed Oil is highly stable and blends well with virtually all other fixed oils, esters, and lipid-soluble actives. Its exceptional oxidative stability makes it a useful carrier and co-emollient that can extend the shelf life of less stable oils when blended. It is generally non-reactive and poses no known compatibility issues with common cosmetic ingredients.
Formulation notes
Meadowfoam Seed Oil is derived from the seeds of Limnanthes alba and is prized for its unusually high content of very long-chain fatty acids (over 95% C20–C22), giving it exceptional oxidative stability and a long shelf life. It forms a protective, non-greasy film on skin and hair that helps reduce transepidermal water loss and impart a smooth, silky feel. Formulators use it in skin care, hair care, and lip products both as a standalone emollient and as a stabilizing carrier for more volatile or oxidation-prone actives.
Related ingredients
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneEmollient
- DimethiconeEmollient
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- BisabololActive
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