Broccoli Seed Oil

What is it?	The oil cold pressed from the broccoli seeds.
Appearance	Greenish golden liquid.
Texture	Slightly viscous and smooth.
Scent	Herbaceous and green.
Absorbency Speed	Fast
Solubility	Oil
Why do we use it in formulations?	It’s been called the natural dimethicone of the oils world for its wonderful film-forming abilities. It leaves a lovely sheen on the hair and is readily absorbed into the skin.
Do you need it?	No, but it’s a nice luxury oil, especially if you have dry or curly hair.
Refined or unrefined?	I’ve only ever used unrefined, and I like it.
Strengths	It’s fantastic for hair care (readers rave about it for curly hair especially), and its fast absorbency speed makes it great for all kinds of projects.
Weaknesses	The scent is strong enough that it can be noticeable in final formualtions.
Alternatives & Substitutions	It’s very unique–nothing really comes close in the natural world. If you’re ok with using dimethicone that would probably work similarly.
How to Work with It	I love it in hair care products.
Storage & Shelf Life	Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, broccoli seed oil should last up to 1.5 years.
Tips, Tricks, and Quirks	Broccoli seed oil is approximately 50% Erucic Acid.
Recommended starter amount	100mL (3.3fl oz) or less
Where to Buy it	Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon.