I want this for Christmas!! I might have to Santa Clause myself:
Coffee plants are native to the tropical regions of South America, Asia and Africa. The plant is a small shrub that typically reaches 3-4 meters in height. The seeds of the coffee plant are commonly referred to as beans. Roasting coffee beans changes the chemical and aromatic composition of the beans.
Roasted coffee oil, Coffea arabica, is rich in phytosterols that promote excellent moisture retention, quick penetration and good adherence within cosmetic applications. It is also exceptionally high in its composition of essential fatty acids.
Properties:
- Highly Moisturizing
- Light to Medium Texture
- Quick Absorption
- Herbaceous Aroma
- High in Essential Fatty Acids
- Palmitic Acid:40.0%
- Linoleic Acid: 38.0%
- Estearic Acid: 8.0%
- Oleic Acid: 8.0%
- Linolenic Acid: 2.0%
- Behenic Acid: 1.0%
- Palmitoleic Acid: 0.4%
- Rich in Sterols
- Beta-Sitosterol: 43.8%
- Stigmasterol: 22.6%
- Campesterol: 14.4%
- Delta 7 Stigmasterol: 4.5%
- Delta 5 Avenasterol: 3.7%
Roasted coffee oil is a highly recommended ingredient in products for:
- Mature, Aging Skin
- Dry, Cracked Skin
- Eczema, Psoriasis and Other Skin Conditions
- Dry, Brittle and Damaged Hair
- Lip Care
Origin:Brazil
INCI Nomenclature:Coffea Arabica
Extraction Method:Centrifuged, Cold Pressed from Roasted Beans
I need this on multiple levels...it ain't cheap but I can use it to whip up my own products
ETA: I saw the price
They have roasted coffee oil and green coffee oil (I think we said green coffee had a higher caffeine content)