Cold Pressed Nettle Seed Oil

Urtica Dioica Seed Oil for Hair Care, Skincare & Soap Making

Nettle Seed Oil is a specialty botanical oil obtained from the seeds of Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle.

Cold pressed Nettle Seed Oil can be incorporated into hair-care, skincare, handmade soap and professional cosmetic formulations.

Published chemical characterization identifies nettle seed oil as a linoleic-type vegetable oil, making its fatty acid profile particularly interesting for cosmetic formulation.

What Is Nettle Seed Oil?

Nettle Seed Oil is obtained from the seeds of the nettle plant rather than from its leaves.

The oil can be mechanically extracted by cold pressing, helping preserve its characteristic lipid profile and botanical character.

Its exact fatty acid composition varies depending on:

• Botanical source
• Growing conditions
• Seed quality
• Extraction method
• Storage
• Batch characteristics

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
INCI Name: Urtica Dioica Seed Oil
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Product Type: Botanical Fixed Oil / Carrier Oil

The exact INCI and specification should always be confirmed from the documentation supplied with the product.

Naturally Occurring Fatty Acids

Nettle Seed Oil belongs to the group of vegetable oils characterized by a significant proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.

Its lipid profile makes it suitable for use as an emollient ingredient in cosmetic products.

The actual percentages should be taken from the product COA or supplier specification rather than assumed for every batch.

Nettle Seed Oil for Hair Care

Nettle has a strong traditional association with hair-care products, and the seed oil can be incorporated into modern cosmetic formulations such as:

• Hair oils
• Scalp oils
• Hair serums
• Hair masks
• Conditioners
• Pre-shampoo treatments

In these formulations, Nettle Seed Oil can contribute to:

• Softer-feeling hair
• Improved shine
• Smoother hair ends
• Improved manageability
• Botanical hair-care positioning

It is more appropriate to describe it as a conditioning cosmetic ingredient than as a treatment for hair loss, dandruff or scalp disease.

Scalp-Care Formulations

Nettle Seed Oil may be included in cosmetic products designed around herbal and botanical scalp-care concepts.

It can be blended with oils such as:

• Jojoba Oil
• Argan Oil
• Sweet Almond Oil
• Laurel Berry Oil
• Grapeseed Oil

Essential oils may also be included where appropriate, subject to their individual safety limits.

Nettle Seed Oil for Skincare

Nettle Seed Oil can also be used as an emollient botanical ingredient in skincare formulations.

Suitable applications include:

• Facial oils
• Body oils
• Creams
• Lotions
• Balms
• Botanical serums
• Massage oil blends

Depending on the complete formulation, it can contribute to:

• Softer skin feel
• Improved spreadability
• Emolliency
• Reduced dry-feeling sensation
• Botanical product positioning

Use in Facial Oils

Nettle Seed Oil can be blended with lighter cosmetic oils for facial formulations.

Possible combinations include:

• Jojoba Oil
• Rosehip Seed Oil
• Safflower Oil
• Grapeseed Oil
• Argan Oil

The final sensory profile depends on the concentration and other oils used.

Nettle Seed Oil in Soap Making

Nettle Seed Oil may also be used as a specialty oil in cold process and hot process soap formulations.

It is suitable for:

• Botanical soaps
• Herbal-inspired soaps
• Premium handmade soaps
• Hair and body cleansing bars
• Specialty vegetable oil blends

Because it is a specialty unsaturated oil, it is generally better used as part of a balanced formulation rather than as the sole soap-making oil.

Typical Usage in Handmade Soap

A practical formulation starting range may be approximately:

2–10% of the total oil blend

depending on the desired soap characteristics.

It can be combined with:

• Olive Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Castor Oil
• Shea Butter
• Cocoa Butter
• Other vegetable oils

The complete formulation should be tested for hardness, lather, curing and oxidative stability.

Important Soap Formulation Note

Nettle Seed Oil has its own saponification characteristics.

When adding it to cold process soap:

• Recalculate the sodium hydroxide requirement.
• Use a reliable soap calculator.
• Confirm the supplier’s SAP value where available.
• Select the desired superfat level.
• Perform a trial batch.

Do not replace another oil gram-for-gram with Nettle Seed Oil without recalculating the full formulation.

Use in Creams and Lotions

Nettle Seed Oil may be incorporated into the oil phase of products such as:

• Hair creams
• Body creams
• Hand creams
• Body lotions
• Botanical moisturizers

It can support a more distinctive herbal and premium formulation concept.

Typical Cosmetic Usage Levels

The appropriate usage depends on the actual raw material specification and finished product.

General formulation starting ranges may include:

Facial and Body Oils

2–30%

Creams and Lotions

1–10%

Hair Oils and Serums

2–30%

Hair Masks

2–15%

Handmade Soap

2–10% of the total oil blend

These figures are general formulation guidance only.

Can Nettle Seed Oil Be Applied Directly?

If the product is cosmetic-grade and supplied as pure cold pressed Nettle Seed Oil, a small quantity may be used directly by many users.

For sensitive skin:

• Perform a patch test first.
• Start with a small amount.
• Avoid damaged or irritated skin.
• Stop use if irritation occurs.

It can also be blended with another carrier oil to modify texture and sensory feel.

Nettle Seed Oil Is Different from Nettle Extract

It is important to distinguish between:

Nettle Seed Oil
and
Nettle Leaf Extract

They are not the same cosmetic ingredient.

Seed oil primarily provides an oil-soluble lipid profile, while leaf extracts may contain different water- or solvent-extracted botanical compounds.

They should not be treated as interchangeable ingredients in formulations.

Important Note About Minerals

Nettle plants may contain minerals in their plant tissues, but cold pressed seed oil should not automatically be marketed as a significant source of:

• Iron
• Silica
• Other minerals

Minerals are not typical major components of purified vegetable oil phases.

For cosmetic product descriptions, the oil is better characterized by its fatty acid and lipid profile.

Product Details

Product Name: Nettle Seed Oil
INCI Name: Urtica Dioica Seed Oil
Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
Plant Part: Seeds
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Form: Liquid Oil
Primary Function: Emollient / Botanical Carrier Oil
Applications: Hair Care, Skincare, Soap Making and Cosmetic Formulation

Purity

If the supplied product contains only Nettle Seed Oil, it may be described as:

100% Pure Urtica Dioica Seed Oil

If supported by supplier documentation, additional statements may include:

• No added fragrance
• No added colorant
• No added carrier oil

Avoid the term “chemical-free.”

Oral Use

Do not recommend this product for oral consumption unless the specific product and batch are:

• Manufactured as food-grade
• Legally marketed for ingestion
• Appropriately labeled
• Supported by relevant food documentation

A cosmetic or soap-making raw material should not automatically be considered suitable for consumption.

Storage

Store Nettle Seed Oil:

• In a cool and dry location
• Away from direct sunlight
• In tightly closed packaging
• Away from excessive heat
• With minimal unnecessary exposure to air

Proper storage helps maintain the quality of the oil and slow oxidative changes.

Safety Information

• Use according to the cosmetic raw material specification.
• Avoid direct eye contact.
• Do not apply to damaged or irritated skin.
• Patch testing is recommended for sensitive skin.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not ingest unless specifically certified and labeled for food use.

Wholesale, Private Label & Contract Manufacturing

We also supply Nettle Seed Oil and other botanical oils in wholesale quantities for soap makers, cosmetic brands, retailers, e-commerce businesses and professional formulators.

In addition to raw material supply, we provide private label and contract manufacturing services for nettle-based soaps, hair oils, hair serums, shampoos, creams, lotions and other customized personal-care products.

Custom projects can include different botanical oil blends, extracts, fragrances, active ingredients, packaging formats and private label designs.

For bulk Nettle Seed Oil orders, private label products or contract manufacturing, please contact us with your required quantity, product concept, formulation requirements, packaging format, target market and estimated order volume.