Amaranth Seed Oil has an amazing composition with rich content of polyunsaturated fatty acids including high amounts of linoleic acid and squalene in addition to phytosterols and tocopherols. Produced from the very small and nutritious organic Amaranth Seed slow pressed for a 100% pure and potent oil.

Of all of our pure plant oils, Amaranth seed oil boasts the highest concentration of Squalene a powerful antioxidant and natural moisturizer. Squalene helps skin and hair to retain moisture and softness and is a part of the body's natural oils, playing a key role in normal skin function.

Increase strength and fullness of hair, amaranth also has a rare amino acid called lysine that nourishes the scalp and hair improving the health of follicles and integrity of hair. Amaranth seed oil's extraordinarily high content of squalene, phytosterols, lysine and other vitamins stimulate rejuvenation of skin. Non-comedogenic, non-irritating and quickly absorbed Amaranth seed oil leaves the skin feeling silky and nurtured. 

A gentle yet positively effective oil, Amaranth can be applied directly to the skin and hair or mix a small amount in the palm of your hand with your shampoo or conditioner before massaging into hair and scalp in the shower. For a luxurious self care treatment, try this Amaranth Hair Mask recipe!

Amaranth Hair Mask

• 30ml Amaranth Seed Oil
• 30ml Coconut MCT, Olive Oil or Black Castor Oil for dry scalp
• 2 drops Lavender, Rosemary or Hinoki essential oil

Combine ingredients together into a small dish. Pour the mixture into your hands, rubbing them together to evenly disperse and apply the mask from the roots of the hair to the tips. Comb through hair to ensure the mask is fully distributed then wrap the hair and scalp in a steamy hot towel. Keep the towel in place for 30 minutes before washing the mask out. This recipe is for one application.

Our Amaranth Seed Oil is bottled in violet Miron glass directly after extraction for maximum protection of this precious oil. Choose from three different bottle styles - euro dropper, pump top or pour cap!

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