Pongamia (Karanja) Seed Oil

Suitable for cosmetic applications.
INCI: Pongamia glabra (Karanja) Seed Oil Method of Extraction: Expeller Pressed Other English names for this oil include Honge oil (from Kannada), Kanuga oil (from Telugu), Karanja oil (from Hindi), and Pungai oil (from Tamil).

Country of Origin: India

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY!

Net weight:  100ml

Karanja Oil

Native to India, Karanja Oil is pressed from the seeds of the Pongam Tree. The Pongam is a fragrant, flowering tree that is considered a cousin to Neem. Karanja Oil offers an array of similar therapeutic benefits to that of its pungent relative while having a milder, pleasant aroma that is much more versatile for use in cosmetic applications.

Karanja Oil Properties: •    Stable Shelf Life (2 Years) •    Golden Brown Color •    Moderate Viscosity •    Quick Absorption •    Distinctive Aroma •    High Oleic (Omega-9) Fatty Acid Content: >50%.

Pongamia oil is extracted from the seeds by expeller pressing, cold pressing, or solvent extraction. The oil is yellowish-orange to brown in color. It is toxic and will induce nausea and vomiting if eaten, but it is used in many traditional remedies. It has a high content of triglycerides, and its disagreeable taste and odor are due to bitter flavonoid constituents including karanjin, pongamol, tannin and karanjachromene.

Karanja Oil is highly recommended for inclusion in moisturizers and hair care products where emollient is desired. In skin care, the Oil is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, skin ulcers, dandruff and to promote wound healing.  Karanja Oil is also prized for its insecticidal and antiseptic properties.

The Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:

•    Mature, Aging Skin

•    Damaged, Dry, Cracked Skin

•    Eczema, Psoriasis and Other Skin Conditions

•    General Skin Care

•    Brittle and Damaged Hair

•    Dandruff

•    Lip Care

•    Insect Repellents