Perilla Seed Oil is a botanical cosmetic oil obtained from the seeds of Perilla frutescens, a plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It is valued as a plant-derived emollient because of its distinctive fatty acid composition, particularly its naturally high content of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
Perilla Seed Oil is generally supplied as a liquid vegetable oil and can be incorporated into skincare, facial-care, body-care and haircare formulations. Its high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids makes it particularly relevant to formulations seeking specialty botanical oils with a lightweight, conditioning lipid profile.
The composition of Perilla Seed Oil can vary according to botanical variety, geographical origin, cultivation conditions, seed maturity, extraction process, refining and storage. Therefore, the current commercial COA should be used when a specific fatty acid profile or numerical quality parameter is required.
Perilla Seed Oil is a fixed vegetable oil produced from the seeds of Perilla frutescens. It is different from Perilla Leaf Extract or Perilla Leaf Oil because the seed oil is primarily a triglyceride-based lipid ingredient characterized by its fatty acid composition.
The most characteristic fatty acid of Perilla Seed Oil is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid. Linoleic acid and oleic acid are also present, together with smaller amounts of saturated fatty acids such as palmitic and stearic acids.
For cosmetic applications, Perilla Seed Oil is primarily used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. It can contribute to the sensory characteristics of facial oils, creams, lotions, body-care products and hair-conditioning formulations.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Perilla Seed Oil |
| Common Names | Perilla Oil, Perilla Seed Oil |
| INCI Name | Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil |
| Botanical Source | Perilla frutescens |
| Plant Part | Seeds |
| Ingredient Type | Fixed vegetable oil / botanical cosmetic oil |
| CAS Number | 68132-21-8 |
| EC Number | 268-895-0 |
| Physical State | Liquid |
| Typical Appearance | Yellow to yellow-green oily liquid, grade-dependent |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; compatible with suitable cosmetic oil phases |
| Primary Cosmetic Function | Emollient / Skin Conditioning |
| Other Functions | Hair Conditioning / Formulation Support |
| Characteristic Fatty Acid | Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) |
Identity note: Cosmetic databases commonly use the INCI designation Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil for Perilla Seed Oil. The exact botanical and commercial identity should be confirmed against the supplied raw-material documentation.
Perilla Seed Oil functions primarily as an emollient in cosmetic formulations. It can contribute to a smooth and conditioned skin feel and provides a plant-derived lipid phase.
The oil can be incorporated into skincare formulations intended to improve the sensory conditioning characteristics of the finished product. Its fatty acid profile makes it suitable for specialty botanical skincare systems.
Perilla Seed Oil may be used in hair oils, conditioners, masks and other haircare formulations where a botanical fixed oil is desired.
As a fixed vegetable oil, Perilla Seed Oil can be incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions and used in anhydrous products such as facial oils, body oils and balms.
Perilla Seed Oil is useful in formulations designed around plant-derived cosmetic ingredients and specialty vegetable oils.
Perilla Seed Oil is particularly distinguished by its high concentration of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
Commonly reported fatty acids include:
The precise fatty acid percentages are not universal. Cultivar, geographical origin, extraction method and processing can significantly affect the composition.
For commercial formulation work, the batch-specific fatty acid profile should therefore be confirmed using the current COA or analytical specification.
Depending on the extraction and refining process, Perilla Seed Oil may contain naturally occurring minor components such as:
The concentration and profile of these components can differ between cold-pressed, unrefined, refined and otherwise processed grades.
Processing can also influence the oil's color, odor, oxidative stability and overall sensory properties.
Perilla Seed Oil can be used in a variety of cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Perilla Seed Oil contains a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid. This makes oxidative stability an important formulation consideration.
Recommended considerations include:
Because Perilla Seed Oil is highly unsaturated, the selected grade should be evaluated for oxidation stability during formulation development and shelf-life studies.
Perilla Seed Oil should not be confused with Perilla Leaf Extract.
Perilla Seed Oil is a fixed vegetable oil obtained from the seeds and is primarily characterized by its triglyceride and fatty acid composition.
Perilla Leaf Extract is obtained from the leaves and contains a different group of naturally occurring constituents. Therefore, the two materials should not be treated as interchangeable cosmetic ingredients.
For raw-material qualification, the INCI name, botanical source, plant part, extraction method and technical documentation should be checked carefully.
Swapnroop provides Perilla Seed Oil as a botanical cosmetic ingredient for manufacturers, formulators and personal-care businesses seeking specialty plant-derived oils.
Perilla Seed Oil can be considered for skincare, facial-care, body-care and haircare formulations where an emollient botanical oil with a distinctive polyunsaturated fatty acid profile is required.
For commercial procurement, buyers should verify the botanical identity, INCI designation, extraction method, grade, CAS identity, fatty acid profile, quality specifications and batch COA for the selected material.
Perilla Seed Oil is a fixed botanical oil obtained from the seeds of Perilla frutescens. It is primarily used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
The commonly used INCI name is Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil.
A commonly referenced CAS number for Perilla Seed Oil is 68132-21-8.
Yes. Perilla Seed Oil is normally supplied as a liquid botanical oil at typical ambient temperatures.
No. Perilla Seed Oil is a fixed vegetable oil and is essentially insoluble in water.
Its primary cosmetic functions are emollient and skin conditioning, with additional applications in hair conditioning and oil-phase formulation support.
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is generally the characteristic and predominant fatty acid in Perilla Seed Oil.
Yes. Perilla Seed Oil is naturally notable for its high proportion of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid.
Yes. It can be used in facial oils, serums, creams, lotions and other skin-conditioning formulations.
Yes. It can be incorporated into hair oils, masks, conditioners and other hair-conditioning formulations.
Perilla Seed Oil is a fixed oil obtained from seeds and is primarily characterized by its fatty acid composition. Perilla Leaf Extract is obtained from leaves and has a different chemical composition and cosmetic identity.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light-yellow liquid or oily liquid |