Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
What Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil is & what it does
Sacha inchi oil, exceptionally rich in omega fatty acids, that softens skin and reinforces the barrier. It conditions dry, stressed skin with antioxidant support.
Is Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil safe?
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, also known as sacha inchi oil, is a plant oil generally considered safe and well tolerated in cosmetics. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and often used in nourishing formulas. People with nut or seed sensitivities may want to patch test first.
What does Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil do in skincare?
Sacha inchi seed oil is used mainly as an emollient that conditions and softens the skin, valued for its high content of omega fatty acids. In creams and sunscreens it adds a nourishing, moisturizing feel. It is a skin-conditioning oil rather than a UV filter.
Is Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil comedogenic?
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil is a lightweight, fatty-acid-rich oil and is often described as relatively low on the comedogenic scale, though individual responses vary. Comedogenicity also depends on the overall formula and your skin type. If you are acne-prone, patch testing and choosing non-comedogenic products is a practical approach.
Sunscreens with Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
We rate 22 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Gerovital H3 Derma+ Sun Expert Spf 50 Natural Teinted
91/100
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Amazing Space Pro:lab – High Defense – Facial Cream SPF. 50
84/100
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O'Zoleil Zonnebrandcrème Gezicht SPF 30
82/100
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Cell Fusion C Cure Sunscreen 100 Spf 50+ / Pa++++
82/100
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Bielenda Serum Make-Up Correcting Fluid + Serum SPF 50
82/100
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Amazing Space Precious Pro-age Protector – SPF. 30
77/100
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Thank You Farmer Sun Project Shimmer Essence Spf 30 Pa++
76/100
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Thank You Farmer Sun Project Shimmer Sun Essence SPF 30 PA++
76/100
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seesee Gel Facial Solar Invisible SPF 50
74/100
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Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream
73/100