Matière premièreMatières premières cosmétiques

Aomori Hiba

青森ヒバ (Aomori Hiba)

At a glance

Nom japonais青森ヒバ
RomajiAomori Hiba
Nom INCIThujopsis Dolabrata Wood Oil
CatégorieMatières premières cosmétiques
Régions d'origineAomori Prefecture
Saison de récolteToute l'année (à partir de coproduits de scierie)
MOQ typique10 ml – 1 L (huile essentielle)
Délai typique2-4 semaines
Statut réglementaire au JaponIngrédient cosmétique inscrit
Fournisseurs répertoriés5 fournisseurs

À propos de cet ingrédient

Huile essentielle de Thujopsis dolabrata, arbre officiel de la préfecture d'Aomori. Contient environ 2 % d'hinokitiol, aux puissantes propriétés antimicrobiennes.

Statut réglementaire

JaponIngrédient cosmétique inscrit
Union européenneInscrit au CosIng ; considérations IFRA

FAQ for OEM buyers

Q. Where is Aomori hiba sourced from?

Production is centered in Aomori Prefecture, primarily using sawmill byproducts of Thujopsis dolabrata heartwood.

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Q. What is the typical MOQ?

Essential oil MOQs commonly start at 10 mL (sample) up to 1 L (commercial); larger volumes are available subject to availability.

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Q. Are heartwood and sapwood oils interchangeable?

No — heartwood (akami) generally has higher hinokitiol content than sapwood. Specialty producers often distinguish heartwood-only grades; this should be clarified in the PO.

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Q. Are there fragrance-use restrictions for hiba oil?

Use in fragrance compositions should follow IFRA standards for the relevant constituents and product category. Suppliers typically provide IFRA conformity statements on request.

Q. Are water-soluble grades available?

Yes — water-soluble nano-emulsion grades (e.g., Nano Hiba Oil) have been developed by Aomori producers to enable use in aqueous cosmetic and household systems.

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Use cases

  • Bath additives and bath salts

    Positioning
    Japanese-forest aromatherapy bath experience
    Formulation notes
    Essential oil dispersed via solubilizer; combine with hinoki for forest accord

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  • Room and fabric sprays

    Positioning
    Natural deodorizing and antimicrobial freshening
    Formulation notes
    Water-soluble nano-emulsion grades suit aqueous spray bases

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  • Skincare for sensitive skin

    Positioning
    Soothing hiba-anchored skincare
    Formulation notes
    Use within IFRA limits; conduct patch testing on sensitive populations
  • Scalp tonics

    Positioning
    Refreshing scalp care with antimicrobial positioning
    Formulation notes
    Common in leave-on tonics; concentration to be set per supplier guidance

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Fournisseurs japonais