Chia Vegetable Oil "salvia hispanica"

Chia (Salvia hispanica) is a herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family native to Mexico and Guatemala, where it has been cultivated since pre-Hispanic times. Chia vegetable oil is obtained by cold pressing from the seeds of this plant, which allows it to preserve its nutritional and therapeutic properties.

This oil is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, as well as antioxidant vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals beneficial for health. Its properties include its anti-inflammatory, healing, moisturizing and skin regenerating action.

Chia oil is used in the cosmetic industry to make creams, lotions, soaps and shampoos, as it helps maintain the skin. healthy, soft and young, as well as reducing the appearance of wrinkles, spots and stretch marks. It is also used in cooking as a nutritional supplement and in the preparation of healthy food products, such as breads, cookies, smoothies and salads.

To obtain chia oil, the mature seeds are selected and cleaned before being subjected to to extraction by cold pressing. The result is an oil with a light golden color and mild flavor that is stored in dark containers to preserve its quality.

The botanical name of chia is Salvia hispanica, while its INCI is Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, its CAS number is 93384-40-2 and its main components are linoleic acid, oleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid. In addition, it contains antioxidants such as tocopherols and phenols, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron.