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Tigernut Carrier Oil Organic

Cyperus esculentus root oil

A UNIQUE SOOTHING AND DEEPLY RESTORATIVE OIL TRADITIONALLY CELEBRATED AS A POST-EPILATION BEAUTY SECRET TO SLOW DOWN HAIR RE-GROWTH AND THIN COARSE HAIR. EXTREMELY RICH IN ANTIOXIDANT VITAMIN E AND ESSENTIAL MINERALS, IT RESTORES SKIN ELASTICITY, SOOTHES IRRITATION, AND NOURISHES DRY, UNRULY HAIR WITHOUT ADDING WEIGHT. HAS A COMEDOGENIC RATING OF ONE.

IDENTIFICATION

  • INCI Name: Cyperus esculentus root oil
  • Synonyms: Cyperus esculentus L.
  • CAS Number: 223748-92-3
  • SKU Code: [Leave blank for custom Shopify SKU]
  • Extraction Method: Cold pressed
  • Parts Used: Tuber / Roots (Tubercules)
  • Origin: Niger (non-GMO organic cultivation)
  • Common Names: Saad oil, Geeliuintjie, Aard-amandel, Indawo, Ndir, Chuffa Sedge, Nut Grass, Yellow Nutsedge, Edible Tigernut, Tigernut sedge, Earth almond, Erdmandel, Tigernuss, Souchet comestible, amande de terre, noix tigrée, pois sucré
  • Appearance: Pale yellow to golden fluid liquid oil
  • Odour Note: Characteristic very mild, nutty, and sweet aroma
  • Quality: 100% pure, unrefined, cold-pressed, and filtered (no chemicals) organic carrier oil

COMPOSITION & FATTY ACID PROFILE

  • 67.90% Oleic Acid (Omega-9): Provides deep hydration, softens dry patches, and improves skin elasticity.
  • 14.40% Palmitic Acid: Forms a protective emollient barrier, locking in crucial moisture.
  • 11.40% Linoleic Acid (Omega-6): Promotes skin barrier repair and balances sebum production.
  • 5.40% Stearic Acid: Lends a silky, conditioning slip to skin and hair.
  • Vitamin E (alpha-Tocopherols +/- 240 mg/100 g): Powerful natural antioxidant defense against environmental aging.
  • Rich Active Minerals: Naturally loaded with skin-loving phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron.
  • Saponification Value: 192 mg KOH/g

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, protected from direct light and heat sources. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Note on Solidification: Because it contains natural palmitic and stearic acids, this oil may naturally begin to solidify or deposit cloudiness at temperatures below 18°C. This is a normal proof of its unrefined quality; simply warm the bottle gently in your hands or a cup of warm water to return it to a fully liquid state.

SHORT DESCRIPTION & INTERESTING FACTS

  • Ancient Egyptian Heritage: While recently rediscovered in Western cosmetics, Tigernut oil has been cherished for over 4,000 years in Ancient Egypt, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and East Asia as a premium skin-softening and beautifying oil.
  • The Post-Hair Removal Secret: Traditionally applied immediately after waxing, threading, or epilating (where the entire hair bulb is plucked out), Tigernut oil acts directly at the hair follicle level. Regular daily application gradually thins the texture of body hair, making it sparser and extending the intervals between hair removal sessions.
  • Sustainable Chufa Crop: Cold-pressed from the highly nutritious tubers of the yellow nutsedge (Chufa) plant, this sustainable crop has been a vital dietary source since prehistoric times. It is famously used in Spain to brew the delicious, sweet, gluten-free milk drink "Horchata de chufa."
  • Menopause Support Companion: In traditional African herbalism, raw Tigernut tubers are rich in magnesium and traditionally used by women as a natural diet complement to help soothe hot flushes during menopause.

KEY PROPERTIES & BENEFITS

For the Skin:
  • Comedogenic Rating: 1 (Hardly comedogenic; absorbs rapidly without leaving a greasy film, making it highly suitable for all skin types, including dry, sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin).
  • Hydrating & Moisturizing (+++): Deeply rehydrates dry, flaky, or atopic skin patches, restoring suppleness and protecting against moisture loss.
  • Antioxidant & Well-Aging (+++): Rich in active alpha-tocopherols (Vitamin E) and minerals, it improves skin elasticity and tone, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in 30+ skin.
  • Calming & Post-Epilation Relief (++): Comforts and cools highly reactive skin, reducing razor burn, redness, and the post-waxing sting on delicate areas (such as the upper lip, chin, eyebrows, underarms, and bikini line).
For the Hair & Grooming:
  • Hair Conditioning & Sheathing (++): Acts as a natural conditioner that coats and smooths coarse, dry, or damaged hair fibers, restoring vibrant shine without weighing it down.
  • Beard & Moustache Grooming: Softens rough hair textures, prevents ingrown hairs, and calms underlying skin irritation or itchiness.

HOW TO USE & RECIPE SYNERGIES

1. Post-Epilation Hair-Retardant & Soothing Oil

Designed to soothe irritated skin and extend the time between waxing, threading, or plucking sessions. Note: This effect is most active when the hair has been completely pulled from the root, rather than shaved.

  • How to use: Immediately after hair removal, apply 2–3 drops (or more for body areas) pure to the skin and massage gently for 5 minutes. Continue to apply daily for a week or more.
  • Anti-Hair Regrowth Synergy:
    • 30 ml Tigernut Carrier Oil Organic
    • 3 drops Organic Clary Sage Essential Oil
    • 3 drops Organic Rosemary ct. Verbenone Essential Oil
    • 2 drops Organic Carrot Seed Essential Oil
  • Instructions: Blend in an amber glass bottle and massage daily onto freshly epilated areas to soothe skin and help delay hair bulb regrowth.
2. Soothing Post-Wax Cooling Gel-Lotion

A refreshing, skin-calming blend to instantly cool heat and inflammation after hot waxing or threading.

  • Recipe:
    • 1 tablespoon Tigernut Carrier Oil Organic
    • 1 tablespoon Organic Jojoba Carrier Oil
    • 2 tablespoons Organic Aloe Vera Gel
  • Instructions: Whisk the ingredients together in a clean bowl until a smooth, light emulsion forms. Apply generously to calmed areas (legs, bikini lines, underarms, or face). Store in the refrigerator for an extra cooling sensation and use within 3 months.
3. Middle-East Inspired "Snake Oil" Hair Restoration Treatment

A powerful traditional blend designed to condition coarse, dry, or chemically damaged hair, control frizz, stimulate healthy scalp microcirculation, and prevent split ends.

  • Recipe:
    • 1 tablespoon Castor Carrier Oil
    • 1 tablespoon Tigernut Carrier Oil Organic
    • 1 tablespoon Abyssinian Crambe (or Daikon Radish Seed) Oil
    • 1 tablespoon Organic Sesame Seed Carrier Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Laurel Berry Carrier Oil
    • 3 drops Organic Sandalwood Essential Oil
    • 2 drops Organic Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
    • 2 drops Organic Spikenard Essential Oil
  • Instructions: Blend all oils together. Apply the mixture throughout hair lengths and massage into the scalp. Wrap hair in a warm cotton towel or old cotton t-shirt and leave to condition for 20 minutes to an hour. Wash out thoroughly with a natural shampoo.
4. Daily Skin Hydration Booster (4% Dilution)

Infuse your everyday facial moisturizer or body lotion with a highly restorative mineral and antioxidant boost.

  • Recipe:
    • 4 ml (approx. 1 small teaspoon) Tigernut Carrier Oil Organic
    • 100 ml Neutral Base Cream or Lotion
  • Instructions: Mix the oil thoroughly into your neutral cream base until fully integrated. Use daily for face or body care to maintain skin elasticity and lock in hydration.

SAFETY & CAUTIONS

  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
  • Skin Patch Test: Because unrefined oils can contain trace plant proteins, always perform a patch test on a small area of skin (such as your inner forearm) 48 hours before full cosmetic use to check for any personal sensitivities.
  • External Use Only: This cold-pressed, unrefined carrier oil is meant for topical, cosmetic applications only and must not be ingested.