Sacha Inchi Oil

DESCRIPTION OF SACHA INCHI OIL

Sacha Inchi Oil is extracted from the seeds of Plukenetia Volubilis through Cold pressing method. It is native to Peruvian Amazon or Peru, and now localised everywhere. It belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family of plantae kingdom. Also known as Sacha Peanut, and has been used by Indigenous people of Peru since a very long time. Roasted seeds are eaten as nuts, and leaves are made into teas for better digestion. It was made into pastes and used on skin to sooth inflammation and relive muscular ache.

Unrefined Sacha Inchi Carrier Oil is rich in essential fatty acids, that makes it super nourishing. And yet, it is a quick drying oil, which leaves skin smooth and non-greasy. It is also rich in Antioxidants, and Vitamins like A and E, which protects skin against environmental stressors. It smooths down skin and gives it an even-toned, uplifted look. Anti-inflammatory benefits of this oil also come in handy when dealing with skin dryness and conditions like Eczema, Psoriasis and Dermatitis. Using Sacha Inchi oil on hair and scalp, can bring relief to dandruff, dry and brittle hair and prevent hair fall as well. It strengthens hair from the roots and gives them a silky-smooth shine. It is a non-greasy oil, which can be used as a daily moisturizer to prevent dryness and provide extra protection against UV rays.

Sacha Inchi Oil is mild in nature and suitable for all skin types. Although useful alone, it is mostly added to skin care products and cosmetic product like: Creams, Lotions/Body Lotions, Anti-ageing Oils, Anti-acne gels, Body Scrubs, Face washes, Lip Balm, Facial wipes, Hair care products, etc.

BENEFITS OF SACHA INCHI OIL

Emollient: Sacha Inchi oil is naturally emollient in nature, it makes skin soft and smooth, and prevent any kind of roughness. It is because Sacha Inchi oil is rich in Alpha linolenic acid, that keeps skin healthy and reduce any kind of irritation and itching on skin. Its fast-absorbing and non-greasy nature makes it easy to use as a daily cream, as it will quickly dry and reach deep into the skin.

Moisturizing: Sacha Inchi oil has is rich in a unique fatty acid composition, it is rich in both Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, whereas most carrier oils have a higher percentage of Omega 6. The balance between these two allows Sacha Inchi oil to moisturize skin more efficiently. It hydrates skin, and locks moisture inside skin layers.

Non-Comedogenic: Sacha Inchi Oil is a drying oil, which means it gets absorbed quickly into the skin, and leaves nothing behind. It has a comedogenic rating of 1, and it feels super light on skin. It is safe to use for all skin types, including Oily and Acne prone Skin, which are usually high in natural oils. Sacha Inchi doesn’t clog pores and allows skin to breathe and supports the natural process of cleaning.

Healthy ageing: it is rich in Antioxidants and Vitamins A and E, all these combined, increases the anti-ageing benefits of Sacha Inchi Oil. Free radicals induced by Excess sun exposure can dull and darken skin, Antioxidants of this oil fights and restrict free radical activity and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation. And in addition, its emollient nature and moisturizing benefits maintains skin elasticity and keeps skin soft, supple and uplifted.

Anti-acne: As mentioned, Sacha Inchi Oil is a quick drying oil that doesn’t clog pores. This is an immediate requirement for acne prone skin. Excess oil and Clogged pores are the main reasons for acne in most cases, and yet skin can’t be left without moisturizer. Sacha Inchi Oil is the best moisturizer for acne prone skin as will nourish skin, balance excess sebum production and it will not clog pores. All this results in reduced appearance of acne and future breakouts.

Rejuvenating: Sacha Inchi Oil has Vitamin A, that is responsible for skin rejuvenation and revival in humans. It helps skin cells and tissues to regrow and repair the damaged ones as well. And it also keeps skin nourished from within, and that makes skin free of cracks and roughness. It can also be used on wounds and cut to promote faster healing.

Anti-inflammatory: Rejuvenating and Anti-inflammatory properties of Sacha Inchi Oil have been long used by tribal people of Peru. Even today, it can be used to treat inflammatory skin conditions like Eczema, Psoriasis and Dermatitis. It can also be beneficial in reducing muscular ache and joint pain caused by inflammation. It will sooth skin down and reduce itching and hypersensitivity.  

Sun protection: Excess Sun Exposure can lead to many skin and scalp problems like Pigmentation, Loss of color in hair, Dryness and loss of moisture. Sacha Inchi Oil provides protection against those harmful UV rays and also restrict the increased free radical activity caused by sun exposure. It is rich in anti-oxidants that bind with these free radicals and prevent skin inside out. Vitamin E present in Sacha Inchi Oil also forms a protective layer on skin and support skin’s natural barrier as well.

Reduced Dandruff: Sacha Inchi oil can nourish scalp and sooth down any kind of inflammation. It reaches scalp and calms itching, that helps in reducing dandruff and flakiness. It is also said that using Sacha Inchi Oil on scalp helps in calming mind and can be used during meditation.

Smooth Hair: With the richness of such high quality Essential fatty acids, Sacha Inchi Oil has the power to moisturize scalp and control frizz from the roots. It gets quickly absorbed in the scalp, cover hair strands and prevent tangles and brittleness of hair. It can make hair smooth and give it a silky shine as well.  

Hair growth: Alpha Linoleic acid present in Sacha Inchi oil among other Essential Fatty acids supports and promotes hair growth. It does so by nourishing scalp, reducing dandruff and flakiness in the scalp and prevent breakage and splitting of hair. All this results in stronger, longer hair and a well-nourished scalp that leads to better hair growth.

USES OF ORGANIC SACHA INCHI OIL

Skin Care Products: Sacha Inchi oil is added to products for Ageing or Mature skin type, for its excellent anti-ageing benefits. It has the richness of Vitamins and the goodness of antioxidants that helps in reviving dull skin. It is also used in making products for acne prone and oily skin, because it balances excess sebum production and prevents clogging of pores. It is used in making products like creams, night lotions, primers, face washes, etc.

Sunscreen lotions: Sacha Inchi Oil is known to protect against harmful UV rays and also restrict the increased free radical activity caused by sun exposure. It is rich in anti-oxidants that bind with these free radicals. Vitamin E present in Sacha Inchi Oil also forms a protective layer on skin and support skin’s natural barrier as well.

Hair care Products: it is no wonder that a nourishing oil like Sacha Inchi Oil is used in making hair care products. It is added to products that target on reducing dandruff and itching. It is also used in making hair gels that control frizz and tangles, and sun protectant hair sprays and creams. It can be used solely before showers as a conditioner, to reduce chemical damage by products.

Infection Treatment: Sacha Inchi oil is a drying oil but it is still used in making products for skin aliments like eczema, psoriasis and others. It is because Sacha Inchi Oil can sooth down skin and reduce inflammation that worsen such conditions. It also helps in rejuvenating dead skin cells that promotes faster healing of infections and cuts.

Cosmetic Products and Soap Making: Sacha Inchi Oil is added to a wide variety of cosmetic products like soaps, lotions, shower gels and body scrubs. It can be used in making products for Dry and Mature skin type, as it will nourish skin and promote rejuvenation of damaged skin. It can also be added to products for Oily skin, without making them extra greasy or heavy.