Salvia hispanica seed oil (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 93384-40-8; Chía hispanica seed oil; Chia Oil; Chia seed oil; lavender folia salvia; Sage, Spanish

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Salvia hispanica seed oil, is the fatty oil extracted under high pressure from the seeds of Salvia hispanica, the Spanish sage (Chia). The Spanish sage is a strongly fragrant shrub with small purple flowers, from the labiate family, which is native to Spain and southwest France.

Salvia hispanica seed oil is used in cosmetic formulations. The extract acts as a moisturizer (increases the water content of the skin) and as a skin care product (keeps the skin in good condition).

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Chia seed oil is listed as a food supplement.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020