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COSM’OIL® FORAHA

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COSM'OIL® FORAHA is a vegetable oil obtained from the pressing of this Malagasy calophyllum Inophyllum almonds by local communities. It grows naturally in Madagascar for centuries and is known for its medicinal properties. The FORAHA tree can reach 20 m high and 2 m in diameter. The fruit is a drupe similar to a walnut, about 2 to 4 cm, green. In general, the flesh is firm and not very juicy. The single seed is brown and protected by a spongy layer. Calophyllum Inophyllum is a tree that develops into xerophyte environments. Found on the coasts of tropical Africa, Asia and Polynesian islands. The FORAHA oil produced in Madagascar is interesting because of its differentiation. Nevertheless, it is found in other countries such as Tahiti, Thailand.

INCI Name: Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

Functions: Anti-Inflammatory, Healing Agent, Protective Agent

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

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

Benefit Claims: Anti-Inflammatory, Fortifying, Healing, Regenerating

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Fatty Acids

INCI Name

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil

Ingredient Origin

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Inflammatory,

Healing Agent,

Protective Agent

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Skin Actives

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Inflammatory,

Fortifying,

Healing,

Regenerating

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Natural,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Product Background

FORAHA oil is distinguished from Tamanu oil produced in Tahiti by its fatty acid composition. It contains a much higher percentage of LINOLEIC acid (Omega 6) and EICOSANOIC acid has many additional properties. The oil is also rich in Omega Omega 9, as well as vitamins A, E, F and K.

key Attributes
  • FORAHA Oil has a high content of vitamins E and F. It is an efficient oil to relieve muscles pains or sunburns.
  • Due to its high content of essential fatty acids like oleic and linoleic acids, FORAHA oil has very interesting. regenerative and healing properties.
  • The oil is rich in Omega 6 and vitamin A, which afford fortifying effect for the hair. It also contains vitamins E and K as well which invigorate the scalp.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care,

Treatment Products

Application Format

Creams,

Lotions,

Masks,

Rinse Off,

Serum

Hair Care Applications

Hair Masks,

Hair Oil,

Shampoos & Rinses

Skin Care Applications

Anti-Aging Products,

Body Lotion,

Massage Products

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid