What Is Meadowfoam Seed Oil?
A plant-based oil, meadowfoam (aka Limnanthes alba) seed oil is derived from meadowfoam seeds and is composed of mostly fatty acids and antioxidants, which explains why you'll find it in several of our skincare products (Abyssinian & Argan Face Cream our Fullers Earth Face Mask & our Raspberry, Meadowfoam & Hemp Body Cream ).
We find it works well with many other ingredients, it helps to thicken the product, and enhances the texture and feel of moisturizing products.
While some oils are known for their thick, slick consistency, this isn't one of them. Meadowfoam seed oil has a unique, velvety texture that is very emollient without being greasy and is comparable to Argan Oil.
Meadowfoam is truly a special oil, it is endowed with an unusual stability against oxidation that gives it a long shelf life as well as helping protect more sensitive oils when combined in a formula.
Skin Benefits of Meadowfoam Seed Oil:
It isn't only included in our cosmetic formulations for its stability and sensory properties. This skincare ingredient also provides a quite a few skin benefits, see below:
Locks in moisture: Although meadowfoam seed oil isn't the same as the natural sebum your skin makes, it works similarly to sebum, in that it seals in moisture.
Safe for a variety of skin types: Because it’s so similar to our skin’s oils, meadowfoam seed oil is suitable for all skin types.
Softens skin: When applied to the skin, meadowfoam seed oil acts as an emollient, sealing in moisture and keeping the skin soft and supple.
Balances sebum production: Helps to balance our skin’s natural sebum production, keeping it from being too dry or too oily.
Reduces the appearance of wrinkles: Dehydrated skin is one of the main causes of wrinkles, so the fact that meadowfoam seed oil replenishes lost moisture means that it also helps to reduce the appearance of any fine lines or wrinkles.
Absorbs easily into the skin: It’s easily absorbed into the skin and will not feel heavy or greasy, unlike other thicker oils and creams.
Fights aging and free-radical damage: The powerful antioxidant properties of meadowfoam seed oil indicate that it might help prevent sun damage and reduce oxidative stress.
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