Ingredient
Sacha Inchi Oil (Plukenetia Volubilis)
Plukenetia volubilis
Benefits
Natural
Ever heard of sacha inchi? Sacha peanut, maybe? This oil's lightweight feel and soothing properties will ensure it sticks in your memory.
What are the benefits of sacha inchi for your skin and hair?
As a vegetable oil, it moisturizes the skin and hair.
Rich in proteins and omega-3 and 9 fatty acids, it helps support the hair and the natural skin barrier and has potent soothing properties.
These fatty acids are unsaturated, meaning that the oil has a very lightweight feel on the skin and absorbs quickly.
It also contains nourishing vitamins A and E.
What is sacha inchi?
With its bright green leaves and its star-shaped fruits, the sacha inchi plant (Plukenetia volubilis) is quite a beautiful sight. The fruits are left to dry so the seeds inside can be collected and roasted. They can then be eaten, ground or pressed for their oil. Although some call it the Inca peanut, sacha inchi seeds have nothing to do with nuts!