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Potassium Sorbate 20 g

Why Karanja Oil Stands Out Among Botanical Oils for Troubled Skin Care

Karanja oil is pressed from the seeds of the Pongamia tree, native to India and Southeast Asia, and it earns its place in formulations not through gentle neutrality but through pronounced properties rarely found in other plant oils. It belongs to our category of liquid basic oils, yet it stands apart from most of them: a thick texture, a distinctive earthy scent, and a rich concentration of natural compounds with photoprotective and antiseptic qualities make it more of an active ingredient than a simple carrier. The 10 ml bottle is a practical choice for anyone wanting to trial this oil in a home formulation before committing to larger volumes, letting you evaluate exactly how it performs in a specific recipe.

Around the world, karanja oil is best known for its role in caring for blemished, inflamed, and reactive skin. It is a traditional ingredient in formulas targeting breakouts, redness, and post-acne marks, as well as in after-sun products and treatments for rough patches on elbows, heels, and knees. A second widely recognized use is in insect-repelling and protective blends: across India and other warm-climate regions, this oil has been added to skin protection products for generations thanks to its strong scent and specific chemical makeup, an effect still leveraged today in summer body creams and outdoor sprays. A third major application lies in hair and scalp care, where karanja oil appears in strengthening hair masks and scalp treatments aimed at reducing itchiness, typically blended with other functional oils.

Because of its concentrated active compounds, karanja oil is rarely applied undiluted over large areas of skin. Instead, it is incorporated into creams, balms, ointments, and oil blends at a dosage of roughly 5 to 15 percent of the total oil phase. When building a formulation, it pairs well with lighter, more neutral carriers such as jojoba oil, which softens its dense texture and makes the resulting blend more pleasant to apply. For products aimed at calming irritated or inflamed skin, karanja oil is often paired with unrefined St. John's Wort oil, reinforcing the soothing character of the final formula. For nourishing and anti-aging recipes, wheat germ oil makes a strong partner, further enriching the composition and extending the shelf life of the finished product thanks to its natural antioxidant content.

It is best to add karanja oil during the cool-down phase of production, or at a temperature no higher than 40-45 degrees Celsius, to preserve its natural active compounds. The oil resists oxidation reasonably well due to its own antioxidant content, making it suitable for formulas intended for longer storage. Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, which matters especially for small bottles typically stored at home without industrial temperature control.

Spot Balm for Troubled Skin Areas

Karanja oil 8 ml

Jojoba oil 15 ml

Beeswax 4 g

Tea tree essential oil 2 drops

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INCI	Рotassium sorbate
pH	2.5 – 5.5
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	from white to beige
Concentration	from 0.20 - 0.35%
Descriptio smell	neutral
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	cosmetics - 0.15-0.3%. (i.e. 0.1-0.2 g per 100 ml)
Minimum count	1
Name	Potassium Sorbate 20 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	20 grams
Solubility	in hot water
View	powder or sticks
Valid until	11.2028