Chia Seed Oil

Chia Seed Oil is a liquid oil pressed from chia seeds, a popular health food. Chia seeds are a very important part of the traditional Mexican diet.

Salvia hispanica oil

Yellow liquid

Up to 100%

Rich, smooth oil

Noticeably tangy; it’s really quite unique. If you’ve ever smelled andiroba oil, that’s the closest thing I can think of.

Fast side of average

Liquid at room temperature.

Oil

Chia seed oil is a lovely emollient, excellent moisturizer, and is incredibly rich in omega-3 fatty acid (Linolenic Acid). It is recommended for use in skincare and hair care products. It is said to have anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties and is good for sensitive skin (Source: Modern Cosmetics).

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I have virgin Chia Seed Oil and I like it, but the smell isn’t my favourite.

Great label appeal and skin feel,

It can be harder to find, depending on where you live.

The fatty acid composition of Chia Seed Oil is similar to that of kiwi oil, flaxseed (linseed) oil, and perilla oil, as per Modern Cosmetics, so those oils would be good places to start. From a luxury ingredient point of view, you could also choose a different luxurious liquid oil like argan or prickly pear.

Include Chia Seed Oil in the oil phase of your formulations; it can be hot or cold processed.

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, Chia Seed Oil should last up to one year. I keep mine in the fridge.

Apparently chia seed oil is popular in food products as well as cosmetics and can be found in things like salad dressings! Make sure yours is food grade before you try to eat it.

100mL (3.3fl oz)

 Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon.