Materia primaMaterias primas cosméticas

Kuromoji / Lindera Umbellata

黒文字 (Kuromoji)

Por qué hacer sourcing en Japón

Sourced from Gifu and Nagano with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.

Spec clave

INCI Lindera Umbellata Leaf Oil / Branch Oil / Branch-Leaf Extract; MOQ from 100 ml – 1 L essential oil; 1–10 kg dried.

Producto final típico

Artisanal soap (cold-process) — Craft cosmetic with regional Japanese forest narrative — kuromoji oil added in finishing for aroma and 'satoyama-sourced' positioning; pairs well with hinoki, hiba, sugi in 'Japanese forest' soap collections.

Resumen

Proveedores listados
3 proveedores
MOQ típico
100 ml – 1 L de aceite esencial; 1–10 kg seco
Plazo típico
4–10 semanas
Regiones de origen
Gifu, Nagano, Tottori, Shimane, Kochi (Niyodogawa), Mt. Hakusan (Kanazawa)
Categoría
Materias primas cosméticas
Temporada de cosecha
Todo el año (gestionado forestalmente)
Estado regulatorio en Japón
JSCI (クロモジ葉油, クロモジ枝油, クロモジ葉エキス)
Nombre INCI
Lindera Umbellata Leaf Oil / Branch Oil / Branch-Leaf Extract
Nombre japonés
黒文字
Romaji
Kuromoji

Sobre este ingrediente

El kuromoji (Lindera umbellata) es un arbusto caducifolio de la familia Lauraceae, originario de los bosques de montaña de Honshu, Shikoku y Kyushu. Tradicionalmente utilizado para palillos de la ceremonia del té y mondadientes premium para wagashi. El aceite esencial obtenido por destilación al vapor presenta un perfil fresco, cítrico-amaderado, con linalool, 1,8-cineol y α/β-pineno como componentes principales. Se posiciona como una alternativa genuinamente japonesa al hinoki, con credenciales de sostenibilidad satoyama.

Estado regulatorio

JapónJSCI (クロモジ葉油, クロモジ枝油, クロモジ葉エキス)
Unión EuropeaIncluido en CosIng
Estados UnidosMoCRA; directrices IFRA
ChinaVerificar IECIC

Preguntas frecuentes para compradores OEM

Q. What is the typical MOQ and lead time for kuromoji essential oil and extract?

Supplier-disclosed industry ranges are 100 ml – 1 L for essential oil and 1–10 kg for dried branch/leaf material, with 4–10 week lead times. Production is artisanal and concentrated around small regional distillers in Gifu, Nagano, Tottori, Shimane, Kōchi (Niyodogawa), and the Mt. Hakusan area near Kanazawa. Annual capacity is finite per distiller; allocations to brand customers should be planned at the start of each calendar year.

Fuentes · Última revisión: 2026-04-26

Conocimiento del sector — aún no anclado en una única fuente primaria

Q. Is single-forest origin documentation available?

Yes. Several regional kuromoji distillers operate from designated satoyama forestry programs and can issue origin documentation tying material to a specific forest or municipality. This is a meaningful positioning lever for craft-cosmetic brands; it carries premium pricing and lower-volume supply. Some distillers also operate under sustainable thinning and forest-management certifications.

Fuentes · Última revisión: 2026-04-26

Conocimiento del sector — aún no anclado en una única fuente primaria

Q. What linalool content range should buyers expect on the COA?

Expect linalool content roughly in the 40–65% range for essential oil and around 55–60% for hydrosol, varying with region, season, and plant part (leaf, branch, or branch+leaf). Specify the desired plant-part composition and request a GC profile on the COA; for fragrance-critical applications, request batch-level GC rather than nominal spec ranges, since natural variation is meaningful.

Fuentes · Última revisión: 2026-04-26

Casos de uso

  • Artisanal soap (cold-process)

    Posicionamiento
    Craft cosmetic with regional Japanese forest narrative — kuromoji oil added in finishing for aroma and 'satoyama-sourced' positioning; pairs well with hinoki, hiba, sugi in 'Japanese forest' soap collections.
    Nivel de uso típico
    1–3% essential oil in cold-process soap (fragrance loading)
  • Facial toner / mist

    Posicionamiento
    Sensitive-skin and natural-positioning — kuromoji extract used as a primary functional + aroma ingredient in toners and mists from craft Japanese cosmetic brands.
    Nivel de uso típico
    0.5–3% extract in toner/mist

    Fuentes

    Conocimiento del sector — aún no anclado en una única fuente primaria

  • Aromatherapy diffuser oil

    Posicionamiento
    Aromatherapy and 'shinrin-yoku' (forest-bathing) positioning — single-note kuromoji oil sold to spa and hospitality channels, or blended with hinoki and hiba for Japanese-forest aromatic compositions.
    Nivel de uso típico
    Up to 100% in pure aromatherapy oil; 1–5% in carrier blends

    Fuentes

    Conocimiento del sector — aún no anclado en una única fuente primaria

Proveedores japoneses

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