A plant-derived antioxidant that protects oils and adds a skin-conditioning benefit. It is a small finishing ingredient: it won't change a recipe's structure, but it helps slow oxidation and extends the life of your oil-based products.
What it does
Helps slow oxidation in oils and butters
Supports skin nourishment and comfort
Improves the longevity of oil-based recipes
Adds antioxidant support
Where you'll use it
Facial oils and serums, lotions and creams, hand cream, moisturisers, hair oils and leave-in blends, lip balms, deodorant balms and salves.
Good to know
Oil-soluble, and used at only around 0.5 to 1%, so a small bottle lasts
Add during the cool-down phase
It is not a preservative and does not replace one in water-based products
One of the building blocks behind the recipes in our free recipe bank at homemadehaven.com.au.
