Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is a plant oil extracted from the seeds of the white-flowering meadowfoam plant (Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae). It has a unique fatty acid composition in which approximately 95% are long-chain fatty acids — eicosenoic acid (C20:1, ~61%), docosenoic acid (C22:1, ~16%), and docosadienoic acid (C22:2, ~18%) — making it extraordinarily stable. It also contains antioxidant components such as vitamin E and phytosterols. The oil is described as non-greasy, rapidly absorbed, and having a skin feel similar to jojoba oil.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil functions as an emollient that conditions the skin and hair, leaving a soft, smooth, and silky feel. Its exceptionally high long-chain fatty acid content gives it outstanding oxidative stability compared to most plant oils. It also contributes antioxidant activity through its vitamin E and phytosterol content.
