Crambe Abyssinica seed oil

INCI: Crambe Abyssinica seed oil

What is Crambe?
Abyssinian oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the Crambe abyssinica plant, native to ancient Abyssinia, now Ethiopia. Crambe oil is obtained through a cold-pressing process of the seeds, preserving its natural properties.

Properties of Abyssinian or Crambe Oil:
Crambe oil is widely used in the cosmetics and personal care industry due to its excellent emollient, occlusive, and conditioning properties for the skin. Additionally, it has notable antioxidant activity that helps protect the skin against premature aging and presents regenerative and nourishing properties, providing hydration and softness to the skin and hair. Due to its high content of Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids, Crambe oil also has a smoothing effect and improves the skin barrier.