A very useful oil in skincare as it contains extremely high levels of Omega 3 (around 60%).
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
C16:0 Palmitic Acid 4% to 8%
C18:0 Stearic Acid 0.5% to 3.5%
C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 12% to 22%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 13% to 20%
C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) max 52% to 64%
Saponification Value mgKOH / g 132-207
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng), the functions of Kiwi Seed Oil are:
Emollient, Skin Conditioning.
To view more information, visit the CosIng Database
here