Flaxseed Oil Organic

PACKAGING 
Glass Bottle 30ml , 100ml , 250ml 
Aluminium 500ml , 1000ml 

BOTANICAL / INCI  NAME
Linum Usitatissimum

EXTRACTION  METHOD
Cold pressed

SUGGESTED USE
Therapeutic; beauty and hair products

BENEFITS
Flax seed (also known as linseed) oil comes from the pretty, blue-flowering plant Linum usitatissimum, which grows throughout Europe and America.  It is particularly well known for its oil-rich seeds.  The rich, golden oil is highly recommended for whole body nutrition and is considered to be nature's richest source of omega-3 fatty acids.  It has a slow absorption rate.  Used on its own or as the sole carrier in a massage blend, it may feel slightly sticky.  The texture can be lightened and the ease of absorption increased by blending it with a lighter oil, such as apricot or coconut (in a ratio of, say, 20% evening primrose oil to 80% of the lighter oil).  

Flaxseed oil can be applied to the skin to soothe a variety of conditions including sunburn, eczema and dry or inflamed skin.  Its anti-inflammatory properties are particularly noteworthy.  The oil also helps seal moisture into the skin, making it a beneficial ingredient in long-lasting emollients.  It is therefore a good choice for those whose skin loses moisture easily or to protect against the elements in harsh climates (whether icy or particularly hot and dry).

As well as its omega 3 content, the oil contains omegas 6 and 9 essential fatty acids.  It is also rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and E, and the minerals potassium, lecithin, magnesium and zinc. 

Common uses:  sun creams, lotions, skin creams and conditioners, lipsalves, hair products; prevention of scarring and stretch marks; as a base in massage blends (usually mixed with another carrier to increase lightness and absorption);   

PRECAUTIONS
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