Sacha Inchi Oil for Sensitive Skin

Have You Been Searching for a Light Oil That Your Skin Actually Likes?

If your skin reacts easily or feels dry no matter what you use, Sacha Inchi oil might be the gentle answer. It absorbs quickly, feels light, and leaves a soft finish instead of a greasy layer. People in the Peruvian Amazon have pressed and used this oil for generations to nourish both skin and spirit.

What Gives It Strength

The Sacha Inchi plant (Plukenetia volubilis) produces a small star-shaped seed rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E.
Its balanced profile helps the skin retain moisture and stay elastic:

Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid): 45–50 % — helps calm irritation and maintain balance.
Omega-6 (linoleic acid): 35–40 % — supports the lipid barrier that keeps hydration inside.
Omega-9 (oleic acid): 8–10 % — gives the oil its smooth texture and easy absorption.
Vitamin E (tocopherols): about 180 mg per 100 g — offers antioxidant protection and stability.

These nutrients are identical to those found in healthy skin. Regular use restores softness and improves the natural protective layer that shields against sun, wind, and altitude dryness.

How to Use It

After bathing, when your skin is still slightly damp, warm 1–2 teaspoons of oil between your hands and apply it with long, upward strokes. Let it absorb for about 10–15 minutes before dressing.
Use it daily for dry or sun-exposed skin, or three times per week for maintenance. Store the bottle away from heat and light to preserve freshness for up to six months.

The Five-Pointed Star

Sacha Inchi’s seedpod opens into five perfect points. In the upper Amazon, people see it as a mirror of the sky, a sign that the same geometry exists in plants and constellations.
Each point is linked with one of the natural forces: sun, water, wind, soil, and human life. When the pods mature and fall, they scatter star-shaped seeds across the forest floor, beginning the cycle again.

This pattern appears across Andean thought. The Chakana, or Andean cross, also organizes life into balanced directions and layers: the upper world, the middle world, and the inner world.
Both symbols describe the same principle, harmony between elements and between the visible and invisible parts of life.

Ancient Use and Continuity

Evidence from pre-Incan sites shows that Sacha Inchi was cultivated and traded along the valleys that connect the Andes and the jungle.
Healers and farmers used its oil on the skin after long days in the sun, in healing baths, and as nourishment during fasting. In some Quechua communities, body oiling with local plants was seen as a way to keep the camasca, or life breath, strong and balanced.

Today, families in the Amazon still use Sacha Inchi oil after river bathing to keep the skin hydrated and calm. It’s also mixed with herbs like matico or sangre de grado for small cuts and dryness. The method is simple and familiar, a few drops warmed by the hands, a soft rub into the skin, and a sense of connection to the plant’s strength.

A Living Symbol

Using this oil can be both practical and meaningful. On one level, it feeds the skin with omega fatty acids and antioxidants. On another, it carries a design found throughout nature, the star shape that links the forest seed to the night sky.
When you spread it across your body, you repeat a gesture that has existed for centuries: protecting the skin, renewing energy, and remembering that care begins with balance.

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Formulated and packaged by Sapiyuq Lab – Cusco, Peru.