The tiny, speckled seeds we know as chia carry a very old story. Long before they turned up in smoothie bowls, the Maya and Aztec peoples of Central America relied on chia as a staple food and a source of stamina; warriors and messengers are said to have carried a handful of these seeds on long journeys, trusting them to keep energy steady for hours. Today, the same seeds are cold-pressed into an oil that carries a little of that old story into skincare. Grown across the sun-drenched fields of Mexico and parts of South America, chia seeds famously turn into a gel-like texture the moment they meet water, swelling to hold many times their own weight in moisture, and something of that water-holding character seems to carry through into the pressed oil as well.
Cold pressing is not a minor production detail here; it is the whole point. Chia seed oil is unusually rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and those fatty acids are quite sensitive to heat. Press the seeds with high temperatures and a good share of that omega-3 content breaks down before it ever reaches a bottle. Cold pressing keeps the process gentle and low in temperature, so the oil retains far more of what made the seed valuable in the first place. In other words, this is an oil where the extraction method genuinely changes what ends up on your skin. Worth noting here: chia seed oil isn't sold on its own - it is one of the cold-pressed plant oils blended with beeswax into Ülker Sofuoğlu's cream formulas.
What sets chia seed oil apart is its content of alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, a plant-based omega-3. Chia is considered one of the richest plant sources of ALA available, with some analyses putting it at over half the oil's fatty acid content. Alongside it sits linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, plus natural antioxidants such as vitamin E. This combination of omega-3 and omega-6 together is a large part of why the oil earns a place in skincare formulas.
So what does it actually do for skin? Omega-3 fatty acids share some structural similarity with the lipids that make up the skin's outer barrier. Applied topically, chia seed oil can help slow the rate at which skin loses moisture, supporting a more comfortable, hydrated feel for longer. With regular use, skin may appear softer, more supple and a touch more resilient. We keep this claim modest on purpose; this is a well-behaved, helpful ingredient, not a miracle worker.
Chia seed oil tends to suit skin that struggles to hold onto moisture, the kind that feels tight or parched by midday. Hands battered by winter wind or summer air conditioning, heels prone to roughness, and even areas of the face or body that feel drawn can benefit from its moisture-supporting nature. Its texture is light enough that oilier skin types generally don't find it heavy either, which makes it a fairly versatile choice.
We chose chia seed oil for Ülker Sofuoğlu's formulas precisely because of that balance: light in feel, yet meaningfully supportive of moisture retention. In creams built from thirty-eight years of hands-on experience, chia oil works alongside beeswax and our other cold-pressed plant oils to reinforce the moisture-holding layer of the formula. The goal was never to leave a heavy film on the skin, just to give the skin's own moisture a gentle assist.
A few simple habits help you get more from it. Applying the cream while skin is still slightly damp, right after a shower or after washing your hands, helps trap that moisture rather than let it evaporate. A little goes a long way; warm a small amount between the palms and apply it to hands, heels, or the face if needed. As an evening ritual, a few minutes spent massaging it into your hands and around the nail beds turns basic upkeep into a small moment of calm at the end of the day.
One common misunderstanding is expecting an "omega-3 oil" to smell strongly, like fish oil. Properly refined, cosmetic-grade chia seed oil actually has a light, fairly neutral scent. Another frequent question is whether it feels greasy; because the texture is relatively light, it tends to absorb without leaving a shiny or sticky residue behind.
Storage deserves a little extra care with this one too. Keeping the cream in a cool spot away from direct sunlight, lid closed firmly after each use, helps the chia oil and other plant oils inside stay fresh for longer. It's a small habit, but a worthwhile one - and we store the raw oil under the same cool, dark conditions before it ever goes into a formula.
Finally, every skin is different, and that's worth remembering here. Before using a product containing chia seed oil for the first time, we recommend testing a small area on the inside of your arm to see how your skin responds. If you have a known skin condition, checking with a specialist first is always the wiser choice. These products are made for daily care, not as a treatment. If you'd like to experience chia seed oil's gentle, moisture-supporting touch in Ülker Sofuoğlu's handmade creams, we'd love to welcome you at our store.
Cold pressing is not a minor production detail here; it is the whole point. Chia seed oil is unusually rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and those fatty acids are quite sensitive to heat. Press the seeds with high temperatures and a good share of that omega-3 content breaks down before it ever reaches a bottle. Cold pressing keeps the process gentle and low in temperature, so the oil retains far more of what made the seed valuable in the first place. In other words, this is an oil where the extraction method genuinely changes what ends up on your skin. Worth noting here: chia seed oil isn't sold on its own - it is one of the cold-pressed plant oils blended with beeswax into Ülker Sofuoğlu's cream formulas.
What sets chia seed oil apart is its content of alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, a plant-based omega-3. Chia is considered one of the richest plant sources of ALA available, with some analyses putting it at over half the oil's fatty acid content. Alongside it sits linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, plus natural antioxidants such as vitamin E. This combination of omega-3 and omega-6 together is a large part of why the oil earns a place in skincare formulas.
So what does it actually do for skin? Omega-3 fatty acids share some structural similarity with the lipids that make up the skin's outer barrier. Applied topically, chia seed oil can help slow the rate at which skin loses moisture, supporting a more comfortable, hydrated feel for longer. With regular use, skin may appear softer, more supple and a touch more resilient. We keep this claim modest on purpose; this is a well-behaved, helpful ingredient, not a miracle worker.
Chia seed oil tends to suit skin that struggles to hold onto moisture, the kind that feels tight or parched by midday. Hands battered by winter wind or summer air conditioning, heels prone to roughness, and even areas of the face or body that feel drawn can benefit from its moisture-supporting nature. Its texture is light enough that oilier skin types generally don't find it heavy either, which makes it a fairly versatile choice.
We chose chia seed oil for Ülker Sofuoğlu's formulas precisely because of that balance: light in feel, yet meaningfully supportive of moisture retention. In creams built from thirty-eight years of hands-on experience, chia oil works alongside beeswax and our other cold-pressed plant oils to reinforce the moisture-holding layer of the formula. The goal was never to leave a heavy film on the skin, just to give the skin's own moisture a gentle assist.
A few simple habits help you get more from it. Applying the cream while skin is still slightly damp, right after a shower or after washing your hands, helps trap that moisture rather than let it evaporate. A little goes a long way; warm a small amount between the palms and apply it to hands, heels, or the face if needed. As an evening ritual, a few minutes spent massaging it into your hands and around the nail beds turns basic upkeep into a small moment of calm at the end of the day.
One common misunderstanding is expecting an "omega-3 oil" to smell strongly, like fish oil. Properly refined, cosmetic-grade chia seed oil actually has a light, fairly neutral scent. Another frequent question is whether it feels greasy; because the texture is relatively light, it tends to absorb without leaving a shiny or sticky residue behind.
Storage deserves a little extra care with this one too. Keeping the cream in a cool spot away from direct sunlight, lid closed firmly after each use, helps the chia oil and other plant oils inside stay fresh for longer. It's a small habit, but a worthwhile one - and we store the raw oil under the same cool, dark conditions before it ever goes into a formula.
Finally, every skin is different, and that's worth remembering here. Before using a product containing chia seed oil for the first time, we recommend testing a small area on the inside of your arm to see how your skin responds. If you have a known skin condition, checking with a specialist first is always the wiser choice. These products are made for daily care, not as a treatment. If you'd like to experience chia seed oil's gentle, moisture-supporting touch in Ülker Sofuoğlu's handmade creams, we'd love to welcome you at our store.
