INCI Name: Lycium barbarum (Goji Berry) seed oil

CAS Number: 85085-46-7

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EXTRACTION METHOD: Cold pressed

PARTS USED: Seeds

ORIGIN: Nepal

COMMON NAMES: Wolfberry oil, Chinese Boxthorn oil

APPEARANCE: Yellow Orange fluid, slightly viscous pourable oil

ODOUR: Barely, Neutral slightly nutty.

QUALITY: 100 % pure, unrefined, virgin, and organic carrier oil.

STORAGE CONDITIONS: keep tightly closed in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight and heat sources

COMPOSITION/ FATTY ACID PROFILE: 65.90% LINOLEIC ACID (OMEGA-6), 3.20% ALPHA-LINOLEINC ACID (OMEGA-3), 17.90% OLEIC ACID (OMEGA-9), 8.40% PALMITIC ACID, 2.90 % STEARIC ACID. Natural Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A), Vitamins B1, B2, B6, E And C. Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, And Copper in traces.

INTERESTING FACTS

Goji berry seed oil, the “miracle oil” of Asia, is particularly rich in essential fatty acids and especially in Omega-6. Omega-6 are reputed for their fundamental role in maintaining our skin barrier healthy, strong yet supple. Goji berry seed oil is also rich in beta carotenes, Vitamin B, and a myriad of trace minerals. It is a light oil, that absorbs quickly and deeply into the skin, without leaving a greasy film. Used in many eye contours formulations this carrier oil suits all skin types, and being non-comedogenic, it is also an ideal one for oily skins. 

Good for:  Around eyes and mouth skin care; facial skin care for all skin types and very well suited for oily skins, or skins with blemish tendencies; For damaged skin, For mature and maturing skin.  

NATURAL SKINCARE: 

• Eye contours: +++
• Face care: +++
• Mature skins +++
• Scalp and hair care: +++
• Nails and cuticles: +++

• +++ Main property. 
• ++ Major property. 
• + Minor property

COMEDOGENIC (Causes clogging of pores) 0=NO, 1 to 2 = HARDLY, 3 to 4 = YES, 5= VERY

• COMEDOGENIC:  0-1
• HYDRATING: +++ 
• EMOLLIENT (SKIN SOFTENING): +++
• ANTIOXIDANT: +++
• REGENERATING, REPAIRING, CICATRIZING: +++
• CALMING: +++
• BALANCING: +++
• ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: 
• ANTI- INFECTIOUS, ASTRINGEANT, CLEANSING: +++

• Care of sensitive and fragile skin tissues: for the daily care of delicate eye contours care, as a serum, does not create milia seeds (bumps on eyelids and temples). Applied to fine wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. 
•  Irritated, fragilized skins: dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, or rosacea. minor burns but also, sunburns 
• Prevention of stretch marks or repair after childbirth. 
• Powerful skin regenerator used to promote the good healing in recent or older scars, promotes collagen and elastin production, to help reduce hyperpigmentation, and oxidative stress.
• Mature, wrinkled, dry, dehydrated, and devitalized skins: goji berry oil has a softening and protective action against dehydration. Deeply nourishes and gives a healthy glow
• In blemished, pigmented, uneven skin tone 
• In acne skin care anti-infectious, astringent and tonic. 
• Its antioxidant content also makes it a strong ally to promote healthy and good aging skin and especially in wrinkles creams and face serums
• Used to revitalize dry and damaged hair: used in regular haircare, pre-poo, conditioner, hair serums or spays, applied on dry or wet hair to nourish, restore silkiness and ease to comb and style. It is quickly absorbed and does not hair greasy.
• In scalp massages (antifungal, healthy scalp regular care)
• In pre and after-sun skincare:  applied regularly (1-2 weeks) before sun exposure, to condition the skin, give it a healthy glow and natural tan, strengthens the skin barrier against UV damages. (Does not replace Sunscreen). After sun to re-hydrate, soothe, repair, and extend tan.

• As is, as a 1 ingredient face serum, for eye and lips contour: at night, before bedtime, after cleansing your skin, place 1-3 drops of goji berry oil on your fingertips, warm the oil by rubbing your fingers and gently dab or massage around the eyes/ mouth until absorbed. 
• Make a quick, simple eye serum by adding a bit of hyaluronic acid and vit E to 5ml (1 tsp) of Goji berry oil.

A few drops of goji berry seed oil in another base carrier oil, cream, or gel. Apply at night, on a clean skin.

• For target facial Oils/serum or creams uses in Acne, scars, blemishes, sunburns, irritations: 2-10%: in 2 Tbsp (30ml) carrier (Shea, hemp, Oat, Aloe vera jojoba…/ cream add 12 to 60 drops of Goji Berry seed oil 
• For regular night uses, regenerating, anti-ageing, wrinkles, eye contours serums, creams and lotions use 2-5%: add 12 to 30 drops goji berry seed oil into 2 Tbsp (30ml) of base cream or carrier oil (Rosehip, Argan, Tamanu, Prickly pear, Evening primrose)

“Lycium barbarum contains abundant 

Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBPs), betaine, phenolics, carotenoids (zeaxanthin and β-carotene), cerebroside, 2-O-β-d-glucopyranosyl-l-ascorbic acid (AA-2βG), β-sitosterol, flavonoids and vitamins (in particular, riboflavin, thiamine, and ascorbic acid). 

LBPs are the primary active components of Lycium barbarum”

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5758351/

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• As a rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your natural products for the first time.
• WARNING: These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there regularly and for many confirmed by observations in scientific circles. However, this information is given for informational purposes, it cannot in any case constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.