Collection: Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Base Oils & Butters

Limnanthes alba

Meadowfoam seed oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, a small flowering herb native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. Its name comes from the frothy white appearance of its flowers covering the fields at bloom, a striking visual that hints at the oil's own remarkable properties.

Meadowfoam seed oil is one of the most stable plant oils available, with over 98% long-chain fatty acids that resist oxidation exceptionally well. This stability makes it a valuable addition to formulas where shelf life and freshness are a priority, as well as an outstanding emollient that helps lock other beneficial ingredients into the skin.

How It Works

Meadowfoam's unusual fatty acid profile,dominated by very long-chain fatty acids not found in most other plant oils, gives it its extraordinary stability and its ability to act as a natural fixative in formulas. It forms a light, breathable barrier on the skin that helps slow moisture loss, and it enhances the absorption and performance of other oils it is blended with. It has a very light, non-greasy feel on the skin.

Skin Feel

Skin feel: Lightweight, non-greasy, moisture-locking
Best for: All skin types, dry skin, formulas requiring stability

Meadowfoam oil will be featured in our upcoming skincare line.

For external use only. As with all new products, we recommend a patch test before first use. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.