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Cacay Seed Oil
Caryodendron orinocense H. Karst.
Chemotype: linoleic-acid-rich fixed oil
- PLANT PART
- seeds
- EXTRACTION
- cold pressed
- AROMA NOTE
- base
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 25 / 100
- Note layer
- base
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- No restriction cited
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No public source found in this pass describing cacay seed oil as a furocoumarin-driven phototoxic oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateCacay seed oil is derived from the nuts of the Caryodendron orinocense tree; individuals with a severe tree nut allergy should consult a doctor or patch test before use.
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A supplier report describes a particular sample. Open this workspace to investigate measured constituents and their original documents.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
Cacay seed oil is a cold-pressed fixed oil rather than a steam-distilled essential oil. A public Madar document pack for batch 4567403 provides a quantified fatty-acid profile showing linoleic acid as the dominant component with smaller palmitic, oleic, stearic, palmitoleic, myristic, and arachidic fractions.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linoleic acid | 70.5% | 55–85% | polyunsaturated fatty acid | View sourceMadar Corporation Cacay Oil document set, batch 4567403 https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/carrier-oil/cacay-kahai/Cacay%20-%204567403%20All%20docs.pdf (PRODUCT DETAILS p.1: fatty acid profile C18:2 linoleic acid spec 55.0-85.0%, result 70.5%) |
| Oleic acid | 8.5% | 8–16% | monounsaturated fatty acid | View sourceMadar Corporation Cacay Oil document set, batch 4567403 https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/carrier-oil/cacay-kahai/Cacay%20-%204567403%20All%20docs.pdf (PRODUCT DETAILS p.1: fatty acid profile C18:1 oleic acid spec 8.0-16.0%, result 8.5%) |
| Palmitic acid | 8.6% | 8–13% | saturated fatty acid | View sourceMadar Corporation Cacay Oil document set, batch 4567403 https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/carrier-oil/cacay-kahai/Cacay%20-%204567403%20All%20docs.pdf (PRODUCT DETAILS p.1: fatty acid profile C16:0 palmitic acid spec 8.0-13.0%, result 8.6%) |
| Stearic acid | 2.4% | 2–5% | saturated fatty acid | View sourceMadar Corporation Cacay Oil document set, batch 4567403 https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/carrier-oil/cacay-kahai/Cacay%20-%204567403%20All%20docs.pdf (PRODUCT DETAILS p.1: fatty acid profile C18:0 stearic acid spec 2.0-5.0%, result 2.4%) |
| Palmitoleic acid | 0.2% | 0.1–0.3% | monounsaturated fatty acid | View sourceMadar Corporation Cacay Oil document set, batch 4567403 https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/carrier-oil/cacay-kahai/Cacay%20-%204567403%20All%20docs.pdf (PRODUCT DETAILS p.1: fatty acid profile C16:1 palmitoleic acid spec 0.1-0.3%, result 0.2%) |
Profile source: Madar Corporation Cacay Oil document set, batch 4567403; O&3 Cacay Oil, Cold Pressed product page · https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/carrier-oil/cacay-kahai/Cacay%20-%204567403%20All%20docs.pdf (batch composition, processing, and SDS; SDS section 2 states Not Classified) ; https://www.oand3.com/product/cacay-oil-cold-pressed/ (cold pressed; Caryodendron orinocense source; suitable for skin types including sensitive skin)
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in skincare as a nourishing carrier oil for dry or aging-prone skin
- reported use in facial blends valued for its light texture and reputed skin-comfort benefits
- used in cosmetic formulation for its high linoleic acid content and reputed antioxidant properties
- traditionally associated with supporting skin softness and suppleness in topical blends
- not typically used for aromatic effect, as it is largely odorless and functions as a carrier/fixed oil
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The numeric max_dermal_pct of 100 reflects the absence of a publicly transcribed leave-on restriction in the cited sources, while the public Madar SDS classifies the neat oil as not classified for hazards rather than publishing a lower dermal ceiling.
- Odor intensity 25 is a normalization from public supplier descriptors such as 'mild nutty aroma' and 'characteristic' rather than a directly published 0-100 laboratory scale.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for cacay seed oil.