Onion Seed Oil
Our organically crafted Onion Oil is extracted from the seeds of Red Onions bulbs (Allium cepa), the most widely cultivated species of the genusu Allium, that also includes garlic, shallots, leeks and chives. These nutrient-packed vegetables contain various vitamins, minerals and potent plant compounds that have have been recognize do since ancient times for their medicinal benefits.
Many of us recognise Onion as one of the main ingredients used in cooking and found in practically almost all recipes in a cooking book. Red Onions, in particular, contain Anthocyanins - special plant pigments in the flavonoid family that give red onions their deep color. Quercetin is another flavonoid antioxidant that's highly concentrated in Onions.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Onion Oil is a great source of sulphur to stimulate hair follicles in helping promote healthy hair growth. Onion Oil is a proven Ayurvedic remedy to boost hair regrowth and prevent hair fall, ensuring healthy and thick hair. It is rich in sulfur which prevents breakage, split ends and thinning of hair. Onion Seed Oil clears the scalp and makes it dandruff-free, thus facilitating a much healthier scalp. Onion Oil, being slightly pungent and able to fight infections also help with lice treatment, and will prevent infestation in future. It also maintains the regular pH of the hair, preventing premature greying.
Onion Oil can also be used to treat skin disorders such as acne, eczema or even psoriasis. Onion Oil can kill off the bacteria and prevent these skin conditions from worsening. Onion Oil also brighten complexion, protect against harmful UV rays and free radicals, lighten up marks, scars, spots and blemishes because of the presence of the plant pigment known as Quercetin.
Safety-always patch test for allergies! External use only!
INCI Name: Allium Cepa Seed Oil
PART USED Seeds
SYNONYMS Allium cepa L.
COMMON NAMES Common Onion, Bulb Onion, Red Onion
EXTRACTION METHOD Cold Pressed
ORIGIN India
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