Ingredient glossary / Emollient
Sacha inchi oil
On the label: Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil · Emollient
What it is
A Peruvian seed oil unusually high in omega-3 (alpha-linolenic) acid; oxidises quickly.
Emollients: Emollients fill the gaps between skin cells and leave the surface smooth and soft; oils, butters and esters.
Wikidata: Oil from the seeds of Plukenetia volubilis. Q7396668 →
In the research
9 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Evaluation of the therapeutic effect of Sacha inchi oil in atopic dermatitis mice · International immunopharmacology, 2024
- An Empirical Analysis of Sacha Inchi (Plantae: Plukenetia volubilis L.) Seed Proteins and Their Applications in the Food and Biopharmaceutical Industries · Applied biochemistry and biotechnology, 2024
- New perspectives on different Sacha inchi seed oil extractions and its applications in the food and cosmetic industries · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2025
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Other emollients
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