Chia Seed Oil

Carrier Oil · Salvia hispanica

Chia Seed Oil

The plant omega-3 oil

A light, pale oil pressed from chia seeds — one of the richest plant sources of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid, replenishing and barrier-supporting for dry, dehydrated skin. Hover any measure to see where chia sits on the scale.

Weight
Light
Heavy
Medium
Light
How heavy the oil feels on skin. Lighter oils absorb fast and sit weightless; heavier oils cushion and linger.
Absorption
Moderate
Fast
Moderate
Slow
How quickly the oil sinks in. Fast feels dry-touch; slow stays on the surface for longer-lasting conditioning.
Finish
Natural
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
Moderate
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the oil stable.
The Basics

What it is

Chia seed oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to Central America. It's one of the few plant oils dominated by omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid.

That high omega-3 content makes it replenishing and barrier-supporting for dry, dehydrated skin — though, like all polyunsaturated-rich oils, it's best kept fresh and is often paired with more stable bases.

Quick Facts

Botanical nameSalvia hispanica
OriginCentral America
SourceSeeds
ExtractionCold-pressed
ColourPale yellow
ComedogenicLow (2)
Also calledChia oil
Where it comes from

The Plant & The Seed

Chia plant

The Chia Plant

A flowering member of the mint family, sending up spikes of small purple-blue blooms above its leaves.

Chia seeds

The Seeds

The tiny speckled seeds are cold-pressed to yield a light oil unusually rich in omega-3.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Chia is one of the rare omega-3-dominant plant oils. The typical breakdown:

Alpha-Linolenic Acid Omega-3 · polyunsaturated
60%
Linoleic Acid Omega-6 · polyunsaturated
19%
Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
7%
Palmitic Acid saturated
7%
Beyond Fatty Acids

What sets chia apart:

Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3)
A rare, high plant source of omega-3, prized for replenishing dry skin.
Linoleic Acid
Barrier-supporting omega-6 that complements the omega-3.
Tocopherols (Vitamin E)
Antioxidants that help protect both skin and the delicate oil.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Rare Plant Omega-3

An uncommon vegan source of replenishing alpha-linolenic acid.

Barrier Support

Helps soothe and replenish dry, dehydrated skin.

Lightweight

Despite its richness in omegas, it stays light on the skin.

In Our Formulations

How we use it

Chia is our plant omega-3 boost — we add it where a blend wants replenishing support for dry or dehydrated skin.

Because its omega-3 is delicate, we pair it with steadier base oils and keep our blends fresh.

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