Unsaturated fatty acids are essential in skin. High content natural sources are limited but Greentech has been working for more than 10 years with Peruvian villages on the production of a cosmetic quality vegetable source of omega 3.
The plant is Plukenetia volubilis. It is an endemic plant from Peru, which is now cultivated by more than 5,000 families |in the Amazonian part of Peru. In 2007, the plantation and the oil were certified organic with a guarantee of cosmetic quality, and three versions are now available. Firstly, Sacha Inchi oil, which is raw oil directly delivered from fruit extraction. Then, there is Lipactive Inca Inchi, which is prepared for cosmetic application with extended time of use over 12 months. It carries no smell, and has a higher stability than raw oil. Greentech has shown interesting cosmetic properties on skin and on hair, which justifies the commercial name ‘Lipactive’. Inca Inchi is a trademark giving the guarantee of cosmetic quality. Finally, Greentech presents Soft Butter Inca Inchi, which is derived from Lipactive Inca Inchi with higher stability and a silky touch for cosmetic formulation.
