natural oils · specialty oil / emollient
flaxseed oil
A specialty oil / emollient through and through, Flaxseed Oil is a medium-weight oil with a mild, nutty character, at home in hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
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flaxseed oil
natural oils — specialty oil / emollient
- inci
- linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil
- role
- specialty oil / emollient
- form
- liquid; yellow
- use level
- low — typically a small percentage of the oil phase as a nutrient booster; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · usa or chinafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a omega-3 dense flax is among the richest plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid.
- b the most perishable oil on this shelf refrigerate, batch small, use fast.
- c booster role only a small fresh fraction, never a shelf-stable base.
- d distinctly green, nutty character brings a natural, wholesome profile.
02where formulators use it
- a fresh facial blends an omega-3 boost in small, quick-turnover batches.
- b barrier-support serums enriches a stable base at a few percent.
- c hair & scalp treatments a nutrient fraction in wash-off masks.
- d refrigerated & made-to-order lines where its freshness window fits the model.
- e natural-positioning products a recognized wellness name on the label.
03technical details
| product identity | Flaxseed Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Yellow |
| odor | Mild, nutty |
| solubility | Oil-miscible; insoluble in water |
| suggested use | Low — typically a small percentage of the oil phase as a nutrient booster; confirm per TDS |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | USA or China |
| packaging | Bottle |
| direct-use status | External use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-EML-013-4FZ ·
KIM-EML-013-8FZ
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handle with care
refrigerateexternal use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qhow should i store flaxseed oil?
kimiya staffRefrigerate it, keep it tightly sealed, and use it promptly — it's among the most oxidation-prone carrier oils. Buy sizes you'll use within its window rather than stocking up.
Qcan i make it the base of a product?
kimiya staffIt's better as a small, fresh booster fraction in a stable base than as a main carrier — its shelf life limits base use.