PAPAYA SEED / BIJI PEPAYA CARRIER OIL By DDISTILLERS

Brand: DDistillers

Botanical name: Carica papaya L.

INCI name: Carica Papaya (Papaya) Seed Oil

Product Category: Single carrier oil, purity: 100%

HS Code: 15159099

CAS#: 84012-30-6

FEMA#: –

Extraction Method: Cold Press.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Papaya Seed Carrier Oil is a pure vegetable oil derived from papaya seeds (Carica papaya L.) through the cold press method, a mechanical extraction technique without chemical solvents or high heat. This method preserves vital bioactive compounds, including unsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols (Vitamin E), and phytosterols, which play a major role in the oil’s functional benefits and stability.

Composition-wise, papaya seed oil is classified as a high-oleic oil due to its rich oleic acid content. It also contains palmitic and linoleic acids, making it relatively stable against oxidation and non-drying in nature. This fatty acid profile supports its emollient properties, delivering moisturizing, nourishing, and protective benefits for the skin.

Organoleptically, papaya seed oil presents a pale yellow to golden hue with a mild, slightly nutty, and subtly fruity aroma. Its texture is moderately viscous yet absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving it moisturized without a greasy residue. High-quality fresh oil has a neutral to mild scent, while rancidity indicates oxidation or poor storage. Papaya seeds contain approximately 20–35% oil by dry weight, making them a valuable source of plant-based oil.

BOTANICAL & MORPHOLOGY

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a tropical plant from the Caricaceae family, native to Central America and widely cultivated across tropical regions, including Southeast Asia. It is known for its fast growth, high economic value, and versatile plant parts ranging from fruit, leaves, latex, to seeds.

Key Morphological Features of Papaya:

• Stem
• Upright, single, unbranched (unless pruned or damaged).
• Non-woody, hollow, and latex-filled.
• Can grow 2–10 meters tall.
• Leaves
• Large, palmate, with deep lobes.
• Dark green, spirally arranged at the stem apex.
• Long petioles, up to 1 meter.
• Flowers
• Male: Tubular, clustered in panicles.
• Female: Larger, typically solitary.
• Hermaphrodite: Combine male and female traits.
• Pollination occurs via insects and wind.
• Fruit
• Oval to round, thin-skinned, green when immature, turning yellow/orange at ripeness.
• Flesh is soft, juicy, sweet, and ranges from yellow to orange.
• Seeds
• Black, round to oval, coated with a gelatinous mucilage.
• Contain 20–35% oil (dry weight).

Dried papaya seeds are the primary source of Papaya Seed Carrier Oil, used widely in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals.

HISTORY & USE

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) originates from Central America, particularly southern Mexico and Guatemala, and spread globally during the 16th century through trade and colonization. Traditionally, papaya fruit, leaves, latex, and seeds were used by indigenous communities for food, health, and herbal medicine.

Papaya seed oil, extracted from dried seeds via cold press, has historical roots in folk medicine across Latin America and Southeast Asia, mainly as an antiparasitic, antibacterial, and digestive aid. Its bioactive compounds—unsaturated fatty acids (oleic, linoleic), alkaloids, flavonoids, and the enzyme papain—formed the foundation of its therapeutic value.

In modern times, papaya seed oil gained recognition in the late 20th century as a cosmetic ingredient. Today, it is valued in skincare for its light moisturizing properties, antioxidant effects, and skin-regenerating support. Its alignment with green beauty and clean formulation trends further boosts its appeal as a sustainable and therapeutic carrier oil in global markets.

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