{"product_id":"sponge-gourd-oil-luffa-cylindrica","title":"Sponge gourd oil - Luffa cylindrica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luffa Oil, Sponge Gourd Oil, Ridge Gourd Oil, Ghosali Beej Tel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical source:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLuffa cylindrica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefinement status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unrefined (virgin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier oil (liquid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light golden yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, slightly characteristic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic-grade · Ayurvedic-grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per-lot CoA and SDS with every order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee also:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/carrier-oils\"\u003eCarrier Oils\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-1\"\u003eHerbIQ: Botanical Anatomy →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-2\"\u003eHerbIQ: Cold-Press Extraction →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-3\"\u003eHerbIQ: Lipid Stability →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFatty Acid Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFatty Acid \/ Compound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. %\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulator note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinoleic acid (C18:2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyunsaturated (PUFA, ω-6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–65%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin barrier repair, anti-inflammatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOleic acid (C18:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonounsaturated (MUFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmollient, moisture retention\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalmitic acid (C16:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin conditioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStearic acid (C18:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmulsification support, skin softening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFormulator Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayurvedic hair oils, moisturisers, skin conditioning formulations, scalp treatments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlends well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coconut oil, sesame oil, neem oil, amla oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulator note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sponge Gourd (Luffa) Seed Oil is a traditional Ayurvedic ingredient. High linoleic acid profile supports skin barrier repair. Lightweight texture suitable for hair and skin applications. Underutilised carrier with good commercial potential for Indian beauty brand positioning. Commonly blended with other Ayurvedic oils at 10–30% inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbuno.Com","offers":[{"title":"500 G \/ 1.1 Lbs","offer_id":52300209127707,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg \/ 2.2 Lbs","offer_id":52300209160475,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg \/ 11 Lbs","offer_id":52300209193243,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Kg \/ 55 Lbs","offer_id":52300209226011,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Kg \/ 110 Lbs","offer_id":52300209258779,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/es\/products\/sponge-gourd-oil-luffa-cylindrica","provider":"Herbuno.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}