Standard of Production/Certification: Organic
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Processing Type: Unrefined
Region of Origin: South America
Organic unrefined chia seed oil is cold pressed from the globally renown superfood, chia seeds. It is a bright golden yellow in color and very unique in its chemical composition. Not only is chia seed oil very rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 and 6), but it has the perfect ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 fatty acids (3:1) among plant oils. It also has a high concentration of tocopherols (Vitamin E) and polyphenols. Chia seed oil’s most notable effects are in improving hydration and moisture retention, alleviating skin and scalp disorders, decreasing excessive melanin production, and protecting skin and hair against free radicals. Studies report that the topical application of pure chia seed oil over a period of 8 weeks significantly improved skin hydration and strengthened the skin’s moisture barrier which helps to prevent water loss and the penetration of harmful toxins from the environment. This same topical use of chia seed oil was also found to alleviate atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, chronic eczema, psoriasis, and xerosis, and the itching that often accompanies these skin ailments. Chia seed oil has also been found to be significantly effective at inhibiting melanin production in skin cells which is very useful for fading dark scars and marks and improving the evenness of skin tone. Additionally, the strong presence of phenols in chia seed oil also makes it very effective at protecting the skin and hair against free radical damage and oxidative stress and thus delaying signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines and the breakdown of keratin and other proteins in hair.
*COSMETIC USE ONLY*
