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Black Currant Seed Oil

SAP NaOH: 0.135
SAP KOH: 0.190
Iodine: 178
INS: 12

Formulation reference

A fat richest in linoleic and linolenic acids. Its profile supports conditioning; pair it with harder fats to balance the formula. Its high unsaturation also benefits from oxidation-conscious formulation and storage.

Fatty acid profile

Lauric: 0
Myristic: 0
Palmitic: 6
Stearic: 2
Ricinoleic: 0
Oleic: 13
Linoleic: 46
Linolenic: 29

Soap performance

Bubbly: 0
Cleansing: 0
Conditioning: 88
Hardness: 8
Longevity: 8
Creamy: 8