Organic Kalahari Melon Seed Oil – Cold Pressed High Vitamin E, Linoleic Acid

Product Details

Product Name: Organic Kalahari Melon Seed Oil (Citrullus lanatus)Grade: Organic, Cold-Pressed, Pure, UnrefinedCertification: Ecocert SA, EU Regulation 2018/848Origin: South Africa

Product DescriptionOur Organic Kalahari Melon Seed Oil is sustainably cultivated and cold-pressed on our farm in the Kalahari Basin. Certified Organic by Ecocert SA (EU 2018/848), this oil is 100% pure, unrefined, and naturally stable. Lightweight and non-greasy, it is ideal for premium skincare, haircare, and personal care formulations where buyers require certified organic inputs with verified traceability.

Composition & Benefits

• ~70% Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) – improves skin barrier, hydration, and elasticity.

• Oleic, Palmitic & Stearic Acids – provide emolliency and nourishment.

• High Natural Vitamin E (>2,700 mg/kg) – powerful antioxidant protection, oxidative stability, and anti-aging activity.

• Non-comedogenic – balances sebum production, suitable for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

• Strengthens and conditions hair and scalp, promoting shine and manageability.

Applications

• Organic Skin Care: Facial serums, anti-aging oils, moisturizers, sensitive-skin products.

• Organic Hair Care: Nourishing scalp treatments, conditioners, frizz-control blends.

• Body Care: Organic lotions, balms, massage oils.

• Green Beauty Formulations: Certified organic, sustainable ingredient for natural brands.

Technical Specifications (Typical values)

• Peroxide Value: <7.0 meq/kg oil

• Acid Value: <5.0 mg KOH/g oil

• Free Fatty Acids: <2.5% (oleic)

• Saponification Value: 170 – 210 mg KOH/g oil

• Iodine Value: 120 – 160

• Moisture: <0.065 g/100g

• Relative Density: 0.910 – 0.926 at 20°C

• Refractive Index: 1.46 – 1.49 at 20°C

Traceability & QualityProduced by African Origins Farming (Pty) Ltd under Ecocert-certified organic standards, each batch is fully traceable and supplied with third-party laboratory Certificates of Analysis (COAs). This ensures full transparency, compliance, and buyer confidence.

Packaging Options

• 4.5 kg jerrycans

• 23–25 kg polytainers

• 180–190 kg food-grade drums