Refined chaulmoogra vegetable oil is obtained by first cold pressing Taraktogernos kurzii‘s seeds. An arboreal species native to Asia. After the refining process, the unwanted properties of the oil are eliminated, especially in terms of smell and taste.
We can find some rare fatty acids in the chaulmoogra composition, like hidnocarpic acid, chaulmoogric acid, and gallic acid. These compounds have multiple beneficial antibacterial properties for skin care.
INCI:TARAKTOGERNOS KURZII SEED OIL
CAS:8001-74-9
EINECS:616-787-4