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COSM’OIL® BAKOLY

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Cosm'Oil BAKOLY is a vegetable oil extracted from Aleurites Moluccana nuts, collected by Malagasy communities. It grows naturally in Madagascar for centuries and is known for its cosmetic properties. BAKOLY, a fast growing tree, can measure up to 18 meters. The fruit is a walnut, around 5 cm, green in color. The only seed is beige in color and is protected by a hard, thick shell. It can contain up to 60% of oil.

INCI Name: Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Functions: Protective Agent, Restoring Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Anti-Infectious, Fortifying, Hair Growth Stimulation, Non-Greasy Feel, Repairing, Restoring

Synonyms: Aleurites moluccana seed oil, Candle nut oil, Kukui nut oil

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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
8015-80-3
EC No.
616-964-6

Features & Benefits

Product Background

Aleurites Molucanna is a tree that grows in wetlands. It is found in different areas of tropical Asia and some Pacific islands. BAKOLY oil produced in Madagascar is used by local communities for its repairing properties for both skin and hair.

Product Highlights

BAKOLY oil is an excellent hair conditioner and its soft, non-greasy feel makes it an ingredient of choice for dry oils. It has a high percentage of LINOLEIC ACID (omega 6), OLEIC (omega 9) and LINOLENIC (omega 3) which gives it a very interesting potential for skin care products

key Attributes

Restorative properties

  • Bakoly oil has interesting restorative properties thanks to its composition rich in fatty acid. It is used for burns, cuts and wounds

Disinfectant and protective properties

  • It is used in Japan as an anti-tumor and in Hawaii against ulcers and infections. Studies have shown its growth inhibitory activity of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa 

Fortifying and revitalizing properties

  • Its richness in Omega 6 and organic components, including alkaloids and Phorbol, give it fortifying properties for the hair fiber and stimulating hair growth

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