Virgin Poppy Seed Oil

Virgin Poppy Seed Oil is a sustainably sourced, natural virgin oil containing sterols and Vitamin E.

Haircare Claims:

  • Boosts shine by restoring the hair’s hydrolipidic film, offering a natural alternative to synthetic ingredients
  • Proven hair smoothing, softening and conditioning properties
  • High linoleic acid content for moisturisation
  • A 100% natural ingredient with no additives

Key Claims

Enhances Hair Shine With a rich profile of free fatty acids, VPSO boosts shine after just one application. The natural ingredient instantly flattens the hair’s cuticle scales, enhancing light reflection for a satin-like sheen unrivalled by silicone. Gentle Extraction Our virgin cold pressed and solvent free extraction helps to reduce energy consumption and ensures Virgin Poppy Seed Oil remains pure and natural and retains all the nutrients of the plant, such as Vitamin E Sustainable Our 5th generation family farmers use sustainable and environmentally friendly practices to ensure our ecological values are met and as little as possible goes to waste in the growing process.
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Virgin Poppy Seed Oil: Natural Alternative for Shinier Hair

Virgin Poppy Seed Oil (Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil) is obtained by lightly pressing the seeds of the White Poppy. The oil is pale yellow in colour and importantly retains its sterol content, making it ideal for use in haircare.

Benefits

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Hair & Scalp

Frequent exposure to modern-day aggressors, such as stress, pollution, and heat, can leave the hair and scalp dry and damaged. This is driving demand for fast-acting hair and scalp care solutions that replenish and restore the hairs natural characteristics.

INCI Name

Virgin Poppy Seed Oil INCI: Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil

Associated INCI Names: Papaver Somniferum Seed Extract, Papaver Somniferum Oil, Poppy Seed Oil

Approvals

  1. ECOCERT Natural
  2. Eco Friendly
  3. Paraben Free
  4. Alcohol Free
  5. Not Tested on Animals
  6. GMO Free

Formulation Guidelines

Recommended Usage Level: 1 – 10% in personal care and hair care products.

Recommended Temperature: Formulate up to 75oC.

Recommended pH Level: Can be formulated within a wide range of pH levels.

Technical Documents

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main claims for Virgin Poppy Seed Oil?

Virgin Poppy Seed Oil is a sustainable and natural oil which helps to condition the hair. Its high oleic acid content improves hair combability, hair shine and gives an overall silky feel. More information on these studies, and the products efficacy can be found in Virgin Poppy Seed Oil Data Pack. Please contact our sales team at [email protected] for more information.

How is Virgin Poppy Seed oil better than the other oils available in the industry?

Virgin Poppy Seed Oil is rich in free fatty acids such as palmitoleic, stearic, linoleic, and oleic acid. These free fatty acids provide a protective barrier that restores the hydrolipidic film (protective barrier) of the hair. Virgin Poppy Seed Oil can be claimed as being a natural replacement to synthetic ingredients in haircare products like silicones where shine, lustre, and a strengthening effect are needed. For more details, please refer to our Virgin Poppy Seed Oil Data Pack.

What are the physical properties of Virgin Poppy Seed Oil?

Virgin Poppy Seed Oil is rich in free fatty acids such as palmitoleic, stearic, linoleic, and oleic acid. These free fatty acids provide a protective barrier that restores the hydrolipidic film (protective barrier) of the hair. Virgin Poppy Seed Oil can be claimed as being a natural replacement to synthetic ingredients in haircare products like silicones where shine, lustre, and a strengthening effect are needed. For more details, please refer to our Virgin Poppy Seed Oil Data Pack.

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