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    Abyssinian Seed Oil

    Crambe Abyssinica

    Abyssinian Seed Oil

    What is it?

    Crambe Abyssinica, also known as Abyssinian Seed Oil is an oilseed crop native to eastern Africa. Most recently though it's come from the Mediterranean. Abyssinian Seed Oil has many uses, and is considered safe for babies to teens and adults. It is safe for use on your skin, incuding your eyelids and lips. It's also paraben free, fragrance free, propylene glycol free, and soy free. The use of Abyssinian Seed Oil should not irriate your skin.

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    Key Information

    • Abyssinian Oil produces a natural radiant luster in hair and helps condition skin.
    • The long-chain unsaturated fatty acids of Abyssinian Seed Oil are biologically preferred and highly conditioning for both hair and skin.

    More Information

    While it's safe for human use, it's also used used as an industrial lubricant, a corrosion inhibitor, and as an ingredient in the manufacture ofsynthetic rubber. It's often found in surfactants and slip and coating agents too.

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