Optimega Oil
Optimega Oil is a lightweight, nutrient-rich botanical oil used in UK skincare and haircare to nourish, protect and condition. Popular in clean beauty formulas, it delivers essential fatty acids and antioxidants without a heavy or greasy feel.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare Optimega Oil functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Its balanced ratio of omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids helps reinforce the skin’s lipid barrier, smooth the surface and improve suppleness while providing a natural, non-occlusive layer of protection against moisture loss.
Key benefits
- Helps strengthen the skin barrier
- Provides lightweight moisture and softness
- Rich in essential fatty acids for nourished skin
- Helps improve skin smoothness and elasticity
- Antioxidant properties help protect against environmental stress
- Conditions and adds shine to dry or frizzy hair
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, dehydrated skin
Where it comes from
Optimega Oil is derived from the seeds of the Echium plantagineum, commonly known as purple viper’s bugloss. It is a plant-based oil cold-pressed from the tiny seeds of this wildflower native to Mediterranean regions.