A powerful antioxidant, SeaBuckthorn is naturally high in many compounds to skin health. Omega 3 and Omega 6 comprise 30% of the skin’s lipids. SeaBuckthorn seed oil has an amazingly high 75% of these essential Omegas’s in perfect one to one ratio. Palmitoleic acid (Omega 7) is another naturally occurring skin lipid which is found at a rare 35% in SeaBuckthorn fruit Oil. A full range of carotinoids, tocophetols, phospholipids and more make these oils a uniquely rich source of vital nutrients for the skin and body. Human skin is sensitive and complex organ utilizing myriad Phospholipids contains essential fatty acids, present SeaBuckthorn seed oil in a unique one/one ratio with Omega 3. Appearance Acid Value Peroxide Value Saponification Value Unsaponifiable Matter Moisture and Volatiles Lead Arsenic Cadmium Mercury A clear yellow brown to red brown oil NMT 12.0 mg KOH/g NMT 10.0 meq/kg 180.0-210.0 mg KOH/g NLT 1.0% NMT 0.50% NMT 0.20 ppm NMT 0.20 ppm NMT 0.20 ppm NMT 0.20 ppm Fatty Acid Composition C16:0 Palmitic C18:0 Stearic C18:1 Oleic C18:2 Linoleic C18:3 Linolenic Others 7.0-9.0% 0-3.0% 16.0-32.0% 30.0-38.0% NLT 25.0% 0-3.0% Packaging: Vegetable Oil from Seabuckthorn seed oil is packaged in 190 kg net drum, purged with nitrogen. Smaller package is also available. Storage: The oil should be stored at a cool and dry place, protected from light. Shelf Life: The shelf life of the oil is two years if unopened in the original package. Once opened the oil should be blanketed under nitrogen and used within six months.