Learn to make bespoke natural cosmetics, toiletries and beauty products with our flexible 1-day training modules! We supply all the raw materials, information and equipment you need to make your own natural creams, lotions, oils & more.
Learn to make bespoke natural cosmetics, toiletries and beauty products with our flexible 1-day training modules! We supply all the raw materials, information and equipment you need to make your own natural creams, lotions, oils & more.
December 14, 2021
Thank you for your enquiry.
Please see the below response from our Research and Development Team;
“The iodine number can be a guideline to look at when reviewing a new oil – but is it only a guideline. Using the iodine numbers only, you would also discount sweet almond oil and many other heat stable oils, which is just not the full picture.
It also depends on what is meant by heat stability. Commercially, producers heat oils to excessive levels for excessive amounts of time. This is damaging – even to a heat stable oil. We never heat an oil for more than 5 minutes to about 75C. This makes a huge difference.
We find that White Poppy Seed Oil is completely suitable for heating in Stage 1 in the type of formulations that we produce. That make not be the case in commercial premises that overheat."
December 14, 2021
Hello dear Aromantic Team,
I’ve bought the White Poppy Seed Oil some months ago and I want to use it.
I have a question though, regarding the heat-stability of this oil:
I’ve read that its iodine value is 133-197 and any oil with an iodine value >100 should
not be heated as there is the risk of thermal degradation.
Please explain why is safe to heat it as I am confused about that.
Thank you very much.
All the best to you.
Ileana
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These notes are not meant to replace medical guidance and you should seek the advice of your doctor for your health matters. The formulae are given in good faith and are intended for educational purposes only. They have not been evaluated or tested in any way and Aromantic Ltd. makes no claim as to their effectiveness. It is up to the reader to ensure that any products they produce from these recipes are safe to use, and if relevant, compliant under current cosmetic regulations.
For more information and guidance on making your own skin care products please see Aromantic's books and eBooks in our Publications section.
Ileana
December 21, 2021
Thank you very much for your detailed answer and for shedding some light on this topic- iodine value.
The thing is that when you make your own cosmetic products, even (or because) you are not a professional, you want to make them as good as possible and there is a lot of confusing information out there (internet).
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
Kind regards,
Ileana