Organic Broccoli Vegetable Oil

Broccoli oil is a recent discovery in natural cosmetics, renowned for its exceptional coating and smoothing effect on hair, similar to the effects obtained with synthetic silicones but 100% plant-based. Extracted by cold pressing the seeds of Brassica oleracea italica, it owes this unique property to its very high content of erucic acid (a very long-chain fatty acid, 40-50%), which envelops the hair fiber in a lasting smoothing film. 50ml. Organic Ecocert. Herbes et Traditions.

Cosmetic profile and properties

• Very rich in erucic acid (C22:1, 40-50%): a very long-chain fatty acid that is rare in cosmetics, responsible for the unique coating and smoothing effect of broccoli oil on the hair fiber. This mimetic effect of silicones makes it a highly sought-after natural alternative.
• Exceptional smoothing and anti-frizz effect: a few drops on damp hair before blow-drying, or on dry hair as a leave-in treatment, visibly reduce frizz and provide a long-lasting natural shine.
• Light leave-in treatment: its very light texture allows it to be used as a leave-in serum without weighing hair down, even fine hair.
• 50ml: Organic Ecocert. Herbes et Traditions.

Fatty acid composition

Pure organic Broccoli VO (Brassica oleracea italica), cold-pressed. Organic Ecocert. 50ml. Herbes et Traditions.

How to use this vegetable oil?

Anti-frizz leave-in treatment: 2 to 3 drops on damp hair before blow-drying, distribute through the lengths, avoiding the scalp. Dry as usual.

Smoothing serum for dry hair: 1 to 2 drops in the palm, rub hands together, and smooth over lengths from mid-lengths to ends for an immediate shine effect.

Split ends treatment: 1 drop pure on the ends only to nourish and protect them from breakage.

Light hair mask: mix 5ml of broccoli oil with 5ml of jojoba oil, apply to lengths for 20 minutes, then shampoo.

Precautions

• For external use only
• In too large a quantity, it may weigh down fine hair: start with 1 to 2 drops
• Test on a small area before first use
• Store away from heat and light
• Keep out of reach of children

FAQ

Why does broccoli oil mimic silicones?
Erucic acid (C22:1), with its very long carbon chain, has a molecular structure that allows it to slip between the cuticles of the hair fiber and form a very uniform smoothing film, similar to the effect of synthetic dimethicones. It is a purely mechanical phenomenon related to the geometry of the molecule.

Is it suitable for fine hair?
Yes, that is even one of its strengths. Unlike very rich oils (castor, avocado), broccoli oil is extremely light thanks to its long-chain fatty acid profile. Use a maximum of 1 to 2 drops on fine hair to avoid any weighing down.

Can it be used every day?
Yes, in small quantities (1 to 2 drops) as a daily leave-in treatment or before each blow-dry. It is one of the rare fatty substances that can be used daily without noticeable buildup on the hair fiber.

The plant-based alternative to silicones, with exceptional smoothing and coating power for all hair types

Organic Broccoli Vegetable Oil (Brassica oleracea italica), 50ml.

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