Escentia Flax Seed Oil - Cold Pressed

• INCI Name: Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
• Botanical Name: Linum usitatissimum
• Country Of Origin: South Africa
• Form: Cold-pressed carrier oil
• Extraction Method: Cold pressed
• Suitable For: Cosmetic Use
• Skin Feel: Rich, oily finish

• Adding to hair oils and nourishing hair treatments
• Blending into richer facial and body oil formulations
• Supporting dry-feeling skin in cosmetic applications
• Including in products for mature-looking skin
• Combining with other carrier oils in custom massage and body blends
• Using as a conditioning base oil in DIY skincare and haircare recipes

This Product Is For:

• Makers creating richer skincare and haircare blends
• DIY users who want a cold-pressed carrier oil with a fuller skin feel
• Formulators working on products for dry-feeling or mature-looking skin
• Those wanting a plant oil that can be blended with other carrier oils and essential oils

This Product Is Not For:

• Anyone looking for an essential oil
• Those wanting a light, fast-absorbing carrier oil
• Use as a certified food-grade oil
• Water-only formulations without a suitable emulsifying system

• As a Hair Oil: Apply a small amount to the hair or blend into a nourishing hair treatment.
• As a Carrier Oil: Use on its own or combine with other carrier oils for face or body blends.
• As a Massage Blend Base: Blend with compatible carrier oils and selected essential oils before use.
• As a Skincare Ingredient: Add to creams, balms, body oils, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Blending Tip: Pair with lighter carrier oils if you want to soften its rich, oily skin feel.

• For external use only.
• Do not ingest.
• This product is recommended for cosmetic use only and is not certified food grade.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Patch test before first use on sensitive skin.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Store away from sunlight and heat.
• If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare professional before use.

Q: Is flax seed oil the same as linseed oil?
A: Yes. Flax seed oil is also known as linseed oil, and both names refer to oil from Linum usitatissimum .

Q: Does this oil feel heavy on the skin?
A: Yes, it leaves a rich, oily feel, which makes it especially useful in more nourishing blends rather than lightweight, dry-touch formulas.

Q: Can I use this in haircare formulations?
A: Yes, it is well suited to hair oils and other conditioning haircare blends where a richer plant oil is wanted.