Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
A cold-pressed oil from the seeds of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis), exceptionally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, used as a lightweight emollient and antioxidant.
Also known as: sacha inchi oil, inca inchi oil
Benefits
- ✓Very high in omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid to support the skin barrier
- ✓Lightweight, fast-absorbing emollient
- ✓Antioxidant vitamin E content helps protect against oxidative stress
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In depth
What it does
A cold-pressed oil from the seeds of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis), exceptionally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, used as a lightweight emollient and antioxidant. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for very high in omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid to support the skin barrier, lightweight, fast-absorbing emollient, and antioxidant vitamin e content helps protect against oxidative stress.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.
