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Black Currant Seed Oil - 14% GLA
Black currant oil is refined and cold pressed from the seeds of the Ribes nigrum plant. Known to be rich in the Omega-6 essential fatty acid GLA (gamma-linolenic acid C18:3n-6) and is also a good source of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid C18:3n-3), which is an Omega-3 essential fatty acid. The GLA content in our black currant oil is a minimum 14% and is a wonderful skin care oil for use in massage, lotions, hair care, salves, etc.
Black currant oil is refined and cold pressed from the seeds of the Ribes nigrum plant. Known to be rich in the Omega-6 essential fatty acid, GLA (gamma-linolenic acid C18:3n-6) and is also a good source of ALA (alpha-linolenic acid C18:3n-3), which is an Omega-3 essential fatty acid.
Fatty Acid Profile
- C16:0 Palmitic - 5.9%
- C18:0 Stearic - 1.5%
- C18:1 Oleic - 13.7%
- C18:2 Linoleic - 45.8%
- C18:3 Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) - 14.15%
- C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) - 13.2%
INCI: Ribes nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil
Minimum 14% GLA
CAS # 68606-81-5
Shelf Life: approx. 3 years
Specific Gravity: 0.925
Country of Origin: China
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