Meadowfoam Oil

Meadowfoam oil comes from the seeds of the Limnanthes alba plant which is native to the Pacific Northwest and can be extracted in a couple of ways. Solvent, expeller pressed or cold pressed.

Each method produces a slightly different product...the differences being mainly in the colour and scent of the oil.

Meadowfoam Oil is fairly new on the soap making scene and I was unable to find much on how it actually soaps up. SoapCalc has it listed at a 95 on the conditioning and a 5 on cleansing.

Due to its high price, I would recommend only using a small portion in your soap formulas or saving it for leave on applications like lotions, balms and body mousses.

A few of Meadowfoams Oil's qualities are as follows:

• is resistant to oxidation due to naturally occurring tocopherols giving it a long and stable shelf life.


• has wonderful moisturizing and rejuvenating properties.


• contains UV protection properties.


• helps add shine and moisture to hair and scalp .


• it helps revitalize dry, cracked lips.


• forms a moisture barrier, preventing skin moisture loss.


• capable of adhering and staying on the skin


• helps to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging


• helps products retain their scent longer


• is non-greasy feeling and absorbs very well into the skin.


• depending on the type of extraction used, the oil can be clear to orange in colour and have a scent range of almost nil to grassy.

This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.