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COSM’OIL® KR

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COSM’OIL® KR* is a refined oil of Pongamia Glabra seeds. It is made by crushing and pressing of the seeds, followed by a refining. The oil’s color is hazel with a light vegetable oil smell.

INCI Name: Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil

Functions: Film Former, Protective Agent, Softener, Texturizing Agent, UV Absorber

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

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

Benefit Claims: Brightening, Film Forming, Softening, Texturizing, UV Protection

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  • The Karanja tree belongs to the Leguminaceae family and reaches normally 8 meters high, although some of them have reached up 8 meters high. Its flowers are mauve or white and bloom between April and September according to the areas. Around 10 to 11 months later, between February and May, the fruits are mature. They have an elliptic shape; they are 7.5 centimeters long and 3 centimeters wide. They contain one or two white seeds coated with a red skin.
  • Pongamia Glabra is grown in different areas in the world. The main plantations are located in various regions of India. The seed counts for 95.5% in weight of the fruit, and contains approximately 30% of oil. Each tree can produce from 8 to 24 kilograms of fruits.
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  • COSM’OIL® KR has UVA and UVB absorbing properties.
  • The oil contains Karanjine and is known for its cosmetic and medical virtues. It is commonly used to fight skin diseases such as vitiligo, herpes and leukoderma.
  • Karanja oil is a great texture agent. It brings a soft and silky touch to the skin as well as softness and brightness to the hair.

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