Camelina sativa seed oil is a mechanically and solvent-derived product to increase the amino acid and protein content and reduce crude fat.
What it is used for and where
Camelina sativa is a plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family and is also known as 'false flax'. It possesses excellent environmental adaptability and a high nutritional content. Phytochemical analysis reveals long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), erucic acid, glucosinolates, tannins and sinapin.
Cosmetics
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment by restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants.
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