{"product_id":"organic-tigernut-oil","title":"Organic Tigernut Oil | Aromantic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"602e923704f13e00c8c600d4\" data-shogun-site-id=\"22c3bc72-f6d9-4c90-8d91-baba0f572abe\" data-shogun-page-id=\"602e923704f13e00c8c600d4\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"697cc1ea83db0fd9521c9a61\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"697cc1ea83db0fd9521c9ae4\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-809c2166-fd4e-420f-90c3-68e32fb595d6\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI: \u003c\/strong\u003eCyperus Esculentus Root Oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn oil rich in minerals and Vitamin E making it extremely effective for anti ageing products.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-4a44d7d4-4c64-466c-91bd-6a74f9f2b175\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-wrapper\" data-multi=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e PRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-28bd8845-bea1-4626-81af-978b5cde5dd7\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-f33cf75e-1226-4e5b-ac13-0f22e99780f9\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA golden yellow to amber oil with hardly any aroma and a rich, nutty taste that is made by cold pressing the tubers of the Yellow Nutsedge plant. Although the plant is commonly called tigernut, it is not actually a nut at all but when the tubers are harvested, they are very small and look like nuts with tiger stripes on them. They are dried for a short period before going to be pressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThey are mainly grown in the Valencia region of Spain as they proliferate near the wet paddy fields where rice grows. In the Valenciano dialect, they are called “chufa”. The leftover “cake” from the pressing is made into a local speciality drink called Horchata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse 1% to 100%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOil soluble so cannot be used in water only products. It can be used in small amounts in water based gels that will hold it in suspension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeat stable so can be used in Stage 1 (fat stage) when making creams and lotions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTigernut oil blends very well much heavier oils like Shea Butter Oil to balance out the greasiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt combines very well with Anti Acne Active Formula to use on acne prone skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-4b1569da-c074-4f61-ab72-30e0aefe0a63\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions\/Contraindications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNone - see notes explaining that this is not a nut oil at all, but is pressed from the tubers of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Fatty Acid Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eC16:0 Palmitic Acid 16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eC18:0 Stearic Acid mx 7%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eC18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 60% to 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eC18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 10% to 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSaponification Value mgKOH \/ g 192\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAccording to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing), the functions of Tigernut Oil are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo view more information, visit the Cosing Database \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2\u0026amp;id=55565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e HOW TO USE IT \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-3eef5da6-1571-457e-82f6-c97c95202f4d\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-c12f3d59-e4a2-4a8f-b2e0-fa43ead6c924\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTigernut Oil is very nourishing to the skin and is rich in phytosterols which help to delay the visible signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is rich in minerals and also Vitamin E with a good mix of Alpha, Beta, Delta and Gamma Tocopherols which makes it a great antioxidant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt revitalises the cells and tackles free radical damage. Use in facial rejuvenation serums and regenerative creams.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis natural tocopherol content is very repairing for acne prone skin. The oil cleanses blocked pores and it is very soothing whilst helping to repair scar damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTigernut Oil has a very silky feel on the skin and sinks in quickly making excellent for use as a primer before applying makeup. The same properties make it very desirable for use in Men’s Grooming products. After application, the skin feels very smooth and enhanced. Ideal to use in aftershave lotions and balms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe high content of Omega 9 makes Tigernut Oil excellent for massage especially people who have stiff and aching joints. It is very protective of the skin’s lipid balance and the rich mineral content is an extra benefit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is excellent to use in nail and cuticle products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-27a3424c-417a-46b6-8b01-10474ed587c3\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCalming and soothing to irritated skin, Tigernut Oil is especially beneficial for dry, flaky and itchy skin conditions and sensitive skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHair Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTigernut Oil penetrates quickly into the scalp relieving any itching, flakiness or tight feeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen included into a shampoo, it helps to remove excess sebum from the scalp and deeply cleanses congested pores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs an emollient, Tigernut Oil locks moisture into the scalp. It enhances the lipid balance of the scalp and thus reduces the incidence of dandruff.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt stimulates the hair follicle to encourage stronger hair to grow that is thicker and more resistant to breakage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTigernut Oil conditions the hair follicle. It softens coarse and brittle hair leaving it soft and flexible with feeling sticky or leaving a greasy residue. The hair will not feel lank or heavy and it promotes shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt does not clog the pores or the hair follicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e RECIPES \u0026amp; BLENDS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-b72dc70b-ba7e-44f9-8446-c0569abd8b8f\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003eClick on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring Tigernut Oil: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aromantic.co.uk\/blogs\/recipes\/soothing-after-shave-cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSoothing After Shave Cream\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aromantic.co.uk\/blogs\/recipes\/the-ultimate-skin-serum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Ultimate Skin Serum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e TRADITIONAL USE \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-ced93f9a-76e1-4638-8a84-87bcf391a130\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-bb78d724-1a06-458e-8658-072a39672cb9\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a link to all non-batch-specific documents for this product: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link to Technical Documents\" href=\"https:\/\/aromanticltd.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/s\/TechnicalDocuments\/EqCDgB9igSJFr9aSvESAjkgBujflIuwzx1ZBughmObgFug?e=ubKbAV\"\u003eLink to Technical Documents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-695cd17c-17fd-49a5-9cf4-0c049a6e9df6\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product that you have received, please request it \u003ca title=\"Request Certificate Of Analysis (COA)\" href=\"https:\/\/aromantic.co.uk\/pages\/request-technical-documents\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-0b6353c9-99aa-47f5-9012-047f138850cc\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-4b2ac7c7-5dfd-48ac-99cb-6a944adf2a39\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Aromatherapy Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTraditionally used by qualified aromatherapists in the Valencia region of Spain as an excellent massage oil because of the nutritional qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-bab0e182-af71-4103-affa-03ea90905edd\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTigernut oil was first used by Egyptians 4000 years ago in preference to olive oil. It was processed for use by the Pharaohs, which goes to show the high value the oil had. It was used in rituals to their god Ra. The priests also used it as a repairing oil to provide relief to the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the 8th Century, Arabian traders brought the tigernut plants to Spain where it started to be cultivated in the Valencia region where it is still grown today. The Spanish name is Chufa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-69045c19-860b-4e9d-8529-bc148bb4fd3f\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aromantic","offers":[{"title":"50 ml","offer_id":53954270331213,"sku":"21905","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":53954270363981,"sku":"21906","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ml","offer_id":53954270396749,"sku":"21907","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53954270429517,"sku":"21908","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Litres","offer_id":53954270462285,"sku":"21909","price":228.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/2660\/5389\/files\/organic-tigernut-oil-772780.png?v=1779357618","url":"https:\/\/awennook.co.uk\/products\/organic-tigernut-oil","provider":"AwenNook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}