Flaxseed Oil - Organic
Best for: Facial & body moisturising, hair & scalp care, skin-support formulations, blending & fortification and massage & bath products
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Nourish your skin with Organic Flax Seed Oil, crafted from cold-pressed, organic flax seeds, offering a wealth of benefits for a healthy, radiant complexion.
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Rich in alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids, providing deep hydration and anti-aging properties.
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Soothes irritations, softens roughness, and reduces wrinkles, dark circles, and uneven skin tone.
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Supports skin repair and moisture retention when applied topically.
Derived from flaxseed, a versatile plant yielding 30-45% oil, this cold-pressed organic oil is one of the richest sources of alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, essential fatty acids that repair skin cells, smooth wrinkles, even skin tone, and diminish dark circles, promoting a youthful appearance. When applied directly, it moisturizes, hydrates, and softens roughness while soothing irritations, making it a multitasking solution for aging and sensitive skin.
Apply a few drops directly to skin, massaging gently until absorbed. For formulations, blend at 5-15% into creams, serums, or balms to enhance hydration and repair properties. Test small batches to perfect your recipe.
For external use only. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain potency. A patch test is recommended, especially for sensitive skin.
About this oil
Organic Flax Seed Oil is a cold-pressed carrier oil genuinely rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid, alongside linoleic acid. It has a long history of traditional use in skincare for moisturising and softening dry or rough skin, including as part of traditional anti-aging skincare routines — these are traditional and cosmetic uses rather than medically proven treatments, and this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.
Applied topically, it helps moisturise, hydrate and soften rough skin, making it a popular addition to facial moisturisers, hair treatments and massage blends. It's often fortified into other carrier oils in small amounts, and is a versatile ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
Apply a few drops directly to skin, massaging gently until absorbed. For formulations, blend at 5–15% into creams, serums or balms. Test small batches to perfect your recipe.
Uses
- Facial & body moisturisingTraditionally used to moisturise and soften dry or rough skin, including as part of traditional anti-aging skincare routines — a traditional and cosmetic use, not a medically proven treatment.
- Hair & scalp careMassaged into hair and scalp as a traditional treatment to help retain moisture and softness.
- Skin-support formulationsIts ALA and linoleic acid content make it a popular addition to formulations aimed at supporting the skin's natural barrier.
- Blending & fortificationOften fortified into other carrier oils in small amounts (5–15%) to boost their omega-3 fatty acid content.
- Massage & bath productsA versatile addition to massage blends and cosmetic formulations.
Blends well with
More oxidatively stable carrier oils such as jojoba and sesame oil (which help extend its shelf life), and pairs particularly well with essential oils like lavender and frankincense in facial skincare blends.
Specifications
| Botanical Name | Linum usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil |
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| Extraction Method | Cold-Pressed, Organic |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Organic, Cold-Pressed |
| Comedogenic Rating | Low (approx. 1–2) |
| Fatty Acid Profile | High in Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA, approx. 40–65%) and Linoleic Acid |
| Appearance | Golden Yellow Oil |
| Aroma | Mild, Nutty Aroma |
| Size options | 100ml, 200ml, 500ml, 1 Litre |
| Vegan | Vegan (Plant-Derived) |
| Shelf life | Notably short — prone to rapid oxidation due to its very high omega-3 content. Use within 2–3 months of opening; refrigerate after opening and never heat |
Safety & storage
- Generally well tolerated on normal skin.
- This oil has a notably short shelf life and oxidises (goes rancid) faster than most other carrier oils due to its very high polyunsaturated fat content — use within 2–3 months of opening, refrigerate after opening, and never heat.
- A patch test is recommended before first use, particularly for sensitive skin — see the Safety Data Sheet and Ingredient & Allergen Statement under Product documents for full detail.
- For external use only.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain potency.
Product documents
Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
