| What is it? |
The oil cold pressed from the broccoli seeds. |
| Appearance |
Greenish golden liquid. |
| Texture |
Slightly viscous and smooth. |
| Scent |
Herbaceous and green. |
| Absorbency Speed |
Fast |
| Solubility |
Oil |
| Why do we use it in formulations? |
It’s been called the natural dimethicone of the oils world for its wonderful film-forming abilities. It leaves a lovely sheen on the hair and is readily absorbed into the skin. |
| Do you need it? |
No, but it’s a nice luxury oil, especially if you have dry or curly hair. |
| Refined or unrefined? |
I’ve only ever used unrefined, and I like it. |
| Strengths |
It’s fantastic for hair care (readers rave about it for curly hair especially), and its fast absorbency speed makes it great for all kinds of projects. |
| Weaknesses |
The scent is strong enough that it can be noticeable in final formualtions. |
| Alternatives & Substitutions |
It’s very unique–nothing really comes close in the natural world. If you’re ok with using dimethicone that would probably work similarly. |
| How to Work with It |
I love it in hair care products. |
| Storage & Shelf Life |
Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, broccoli seed oil should last up to 1.5 years. |
| Tips, Tricks, and Quirks |
Broccoli seed oil is approximately 50% Erucic Acid. |
| Recommended starter amount |
100mL (3.3fl oz) or less |
| Where to Buy it |
Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon. |
Broccoli Seed Oil
Originally published on September 3, 2016