Known for millennia for its numerous properties, Inca Inchi oil is extracted from a perennial plant found in the mountainous regions of South America. Centifolia tells you everything about this oil which offers many benefits for our skin.
Where does Inca Inchi oil come from?
Inca Inchi oil is obtained from the nut of the Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis), a perennial plant native to tropical South America. The name of this nut literally means “mountain fine”, in reference to the environment where this plant flourishes: hot and humid mountainous regions. Today, this climbing plant, which can reach up to two meters, is mainly cultivated in Asian countries and in the Amazon region.
Inca Inchi oil: an oil with many properties for the skin
Inca Inchi oil is extracted by pressing the 4 to 6 seeds found in its iconic star-shaped fruit. Cultivated by the Incas 3,000 to 5,000 years ago, this plant is known for its many properties, to the point that they considered it magical. Local populations in South America were already using it in cosmetics but also in the treatment of joint and muscle pain. Today, the properties of this plant are recognized. This organic vegetable oil is extracted by cold pressing the seeds, a method which allows its quality and benefits to be preserved. It is particularly rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, better known as omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. These fatty acids are essential for our health and our body because it cannot produce them alone. The omega 3 present in this oil is known to calm irritation, reduce redness and maintain skin elasticity. Inca Inchi oil is also known for its protective and restructuring properties that help prevent the skin from becoming dehydrated.
Indeed, it is an ideal ally for restoring the hydrolipidic film of the epidermis, a sort of protective barrier which preserves the texture of the skin by fighting against external aggressions such as cold and dehydration. Its composition, rich in omega 3 and 6, lipid molecules, will preserve and rebuild this hydrolipidic film. More specifically, omega 3 has anti-inflammatory activity, reducing irritation and redness while omega 6 is a formidable weapon for keeping the skin hydrated by retaining water in the cells.
For the formulation of its neutral lipid-replenishing oil, the Centifolia brand has chosen to integrate organic Inca Inchi oil in order to derive all its properties. Thanks to their strong restructuring and regenerating powers, the omega 3 and 6 present in this choice ingredient help the skin to preserve its balance and strengthen the skin’s lipid barrier. This cleansing oil, to be used in the shower, soothes sensations of irritation and itching, protects against dehydration and discomfort while respecting sensitive and reactive skin. The skin is clean, soft, comfortable and hydrated for the whole day. For even more hydration, apply the neutral lipid-replenishing balm which nourishes, repairs and relieves the sensitive and reactive skin of the whole family.
