Matéria-primaMatérias-primas cosméticas

Kuromoji / Lindera Umbellata

黒文字 (Kuromoji)

Por que sourcing do Japão

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

Spec principal

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

Produto 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.

Visão geral

Fornecedores listados
3 fornecedores
MOQ típico
100 ml – 1 L de óleo essencial; 1–10 kg seco
Prazo típico
4–10 semanas
Regiões de origem
Gifu, Nagano, Tottori, Shimane, Kochi (Niyodogawa), Mt. Hakusan (Kanazawa)
Categoria
Matérias-primas cosméticas
Época de colheita
O ano todo (sob manejo florestal)
Status regulatório no Japão
JSCI (クロモジ葉油, クロモジ枝油, クロモジ葉エキス)
Nome INCI
Lindera Umbellata Leaf Oil / Branch Oil / Branch-Leaf Extract
Nome japonês
黒文字
Romaji
Kuromoji

Sobre este ingrediente

O kuromoji (Lindera umbellata) é um arbusto decíduo da família Lauraceae, nativo das florestas montanhosas de Honshu, Shikoku e Kyushu. Tradicionalmente usado em palitos de chá da cerimônia e em palitos premium para wagashi. O óleo essencial destilado a vapor oferece um perfil fresco, cítrico-amadeirado, com linalol, 1,8-cineol e α/β-pineno como componentes principais. Posicionado como uma alternativa genuinamente japonesa ao hinoki, com credenciais de sustentabilidade do satoyama.

Status regulatório

JapãoJSCI (クロモジ葉油, クロモジ枝油, クロモジ葉エキス)
União EuropeiaListado no CosIng
Estados UnidosMoCRA; orientação IFRA
ChinaVerificar IECIC

FAQ 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.

Fontes · Última revisão: 2026-04-26

Conhecimento de mercado — ainda não vinculado a uma única fonte primária

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.

Fontes · Última revisão: 2026-04-26

Conhecimento de mercado — ainda não vinculado a uma única fonte primária

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.

Fontes · Última revisão: 2026-04-26

Casos de uso

  • Artisanal soap (cold-process)

    Posicionamento
    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.
    Nível de uso típico
    1–3% essential oil in cold-process soap (fragrance loading)
  • Facial toner / mist

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

    Fontes

    Conhecimento de mercado — ainda não vinculado a uma única fonte primária

  • Aromatherapy diffuser oil

    Posicionamento
    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.
    Nível de uso típico
    Up to 100% in pure aromatherapy oil; 1–5% in carrier blends

    Fontes

    Conhecimento de mercado — ainda não vinculado a uma única fonte primária

Fornecedores japoneses

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