| What is it? | Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer is a biodegradable natural polymer made from canola and tung oils. It functions as an emollient, occlusive, film-former, and skin protectant. |
| INCI | Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer |
| Appearance | Dark brown liquid |
| Usage rate | 1–10% |
| Texture | Thick, sticky, unctuous paste-like liquid |
| Scent | Bland |
| Absorbency Speed | Slow |
| Approximate Melting Point | Liquid at room temperature |
| Solubility | Oil |
| Why do we use it in formulations? | Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer is an excellent skin protectant and emollient, with great smoothing and moisturizing properties. It’s great in both hair and skin formulations, and also helps fragrances last longer. |
| Do you need it? | No |
| Refined or unrefined? | Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer only exists as a refined product. |
| Strengths | Naturally derived, biodegradable polymer with great moisturizing and skin protecting properties. |
| Weaknesses | I haven’t seen it for sale very many places. |
| Alternatives & Substitutions | I think liquid lecithin would probably be your best bet; lanolin may also work well. |
| How to Work with It | Include Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymerin the oil phase of your formulations; |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer should last at least two years. |
| Tips, Tricks, and Quirks | You’ll probably be surprised by how incredibly thick Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer is—I don’t recommend using a pipette to dispense it! |
| Recommended starter amount | 100g (3.5oz) |
| Where to Buy it | Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier; mine is from Essential Wholesale. |
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