Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 95193-67-2
- EC No.
- 305-880-2
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Source
Ximenia trees are found in abundance across Southern Africa and grow at low altitudes in woodlands and grassy savannahs. The fruits resemble plums and vary in color from dark red-brown to bright orange and scarlet. The oil is cold pressed and undergoes further processing to ensure it is of high quality and ready for consumer product formulations.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features
- Plant-derived, non-GMO
- Softens and revitalizes skin
- Rich in unsaturated fatty acids
- Contains (> 83%) ximenynic acid which increases blood circulation especially in cellulitis areas
- Improves sebaceous gland function by lubricating skin & hair
- Extremely stable against oxidation
- Rich in unsaturated fatty acids (approximately 96%) giving it considerable nutritional value.
- Effective as an anti-aging ingredient. It preserves the integrity of the cell walls and has a restructuring effect.
- Body massage Oil / Anti-cellulite cream attributed to ximenynic content.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Applications
- Skin Care: anti-aging face creams/serums for and around the eyes; to treat dry, chapping skin;
- Baby Care: moisturizing lotions and creams
- Hair Care: dry, damaged and fragile hair
- Cosmetics: component of lipsticks
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Clear to translucent Oil
- Fatty Acid Composition
- Characteristics
- Properties
The long chain fatty acids give the oil good substantivity. Bikira® Ximenia Oil moisturizes, softens and revitalizes skin naturally. The presence of ximenynic acid increases blood flow in the skin, increasing its revitalization effect.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Hexacosenoic Acid | 6.5 - 9.5 | % | — |
| Lignoceric Acid | 1.5 - 3.0 | % | — |
| Linoleic Acid | max. 3.0 | % | — |
| Octacosenoic Acid | 8.0 - 12.0 | % | — |
| Oleic Acid | 45 - 55 | % | — |
| Palmitic Acid | max. 2.5 | % | — |
| Stearic Acid | max. 1.5 | % | — |
| Xymenynic Acid | 5.0 - 15 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | 0.0 - 8.0 | mg KOH/g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Worldwide Approval
Approved for use in Europe, Japan, Canada and Australia