Sweet Almond
Oil
Sweet almond oil is pressed from the dried kernel of sweet almonds
and is rich in omega-9 and omega-6 fatty acids. Traditionally used by massage
therapists to enhance their client’s experience, it also makes the external
layers of skin softer and more pliable. It increases skin’s moisture level by
limiting evaporation and is rich in Vitamin E and other nutrient rich lipids.
Aloe
Vera Oil
Aloe Vera oil is the oil that is
obtained from Aloe Vera plant by the process of maceration in some carrier oil.
It is not 100 % aloe vera, but a kind of infused oil. The most used carrier oil
is soybean oil, although other oils like almond oil or olive oil may also be
used. This oil is mostly made up of the carrier oil and some essence of aloe
vera. Aloe Vera oil provides brilliant health benefits for the skin, just like
the aloe vera gel. Since it is turned into oil, this product has a longer shelf
life and can be used even when fresh Aloe Vera plant is not available. Aloe
Vera oil is good for treating skin wounds and for scalp conditioning.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Apricot kernel oil is obtained from the kernels (seeds) of
Apricots. After eating these delicious fruits, the seeds are used to make this
light oil. Apricot kernel oil is great for use as a massage oil as it is very
light and makes the skin soft. Apricot kernels themselves are quite healthy and
are being researched for several health conditions including cancer. Apricot
kernel oil is quite like almond oil and its applications are also similar. This
oil has a deep, nutty flavor which makes it an excellent ingredient for
desserts and other recipes.
Argan Oil
Our 100% natural, 100% organic, pure argan oil is harvested and
cold pressed from the nut of the argan tree. Argan oil (also known as Moroccan
oil) is a multi-tasking miracle moisturizer that's organically grown and
naturally chemical-free. As one of the rarest oils in the world, it has earned
the nickname, "liquid gold." It's rich in high concentrations of
vitamins, minerals and powerful antioxidants. Vitamin E and essential fatty
acids are argan oil benefits that help hydrate and soften your hair, face, body,
nails and everything in between.
Avocado Oil
This pure oil is full of vitamins such as vitamin A, B1, B2, D,
and E. Also contains amino acids, sterols, pantothenic acid, lecithin and
protein. It is great for wrinkles and is an antioxidant, it is also antibacterial.
It is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (it contains at least 75%) and these
soften aging, dry or rough skin. It penetrates deeply so that nutrients can
enter the dermis of the skin (under the epidermis). It also helps to speed up
the healing of burns and wounds. Avocado oil can help to alleviate skin
problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and other skin ailments, it is highly
recommended to those with sensitive skin, problem skin and other irritations
that require vitamin rich oil.
Black Castor
Black Castor Oil, also called Jamaican Black
Castor Oil, is a very popular ingredient in hair care. Black Castor Oil is
thought to moisturize and nourish the hair and scalp. Use this oil as is in
hair, or add it to conditioners, rinses, masks and more.
Pump once into hands, then smooth throughout hair or lightly massage over skin,
face, or hands. A little goes a long way. Use alone or with your favorite hair
masque, hand cream, body lotion or facial moisturizer
Black Cumin Seed Oil
Cold-pressed from
black cumin seeds, this premium black seed oil is 100% pure and free from
solvents, being tested and verified to also be free from pesticides and
herbicides. The seeds are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. It is shelf
stable as a liquid oil and does not require refrigeration. Keep out of direct
sunlight and in a cool place. It is rich of amino acids, proteins, and calcium
and it is actively and extraordinarily useful for hair and skin nutrition and
for all parts of the body.
Camelina
Oil
Camelina oil is
known for its balanced ratio of omega fatty acids, offering 4g of Omega-3 in in every
tablespoon. It also has a higher amount of Omega-3 than 6, whereas most refined
oils have a high amount Omega-6, making the camelina oil ratio for essential
fatty acids the most attractive on the market. Dietary fats are an important
part of a healthy diet that our body requires for many uses, including
benefiting skin health, transporting
oxygen throughout the body, preventing premature aging and promoting cognitive
function. Camelina oil is also high in Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that
protects your body from free radicals.
Castor Oil
Castor Oil is a very pale-yellow liquid that is extracted from
castor seeds. It is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant oil which has been
used for centuries for its therapeutic and medicinal benefits. It is believed
that most of castor oil's benefits are derived from its high concentration of
unsaturated fatty acids. Although it has a strong and rather unpleasant taste,
castor oil is used in cosmetics, soaps, textiles, medicines, massage oils and
many other everyday products.
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Virgin coconut oil is known for its nice fragrance, taste,
antioxidants, medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), and vitamins, among other
things. The main difference between ordinary coconut oil and
virgin coconut oil lies in their processes of extraction. While the former
is extracted by cold compression or cold milling of Copra (another name for
dried Coconut kernels) with a moisture content of around six percent, the
latter is extracted from the coconut milk obtained from fresh coconuts.
Thereafter, using processes such as fermentation, churning (centrifugal
separation), refrigeration, and the action of enzymes, the oil is separated
from the water or moisture. In some cases, this fresh coconut oil is boiled to
obtain the oil by evaporating the water or moisture. Coconut oil has a multitude
of health benefits, which include but are not limited to skin care, hair care,
improving digestion and immunity against a host of infections and diseases.
Emu oil
Emu oil
has been used for thousands of years by Australian Aborigines due to the
benefits it can have on your health.
Emu oil is made from the fatty tissue of the flightless bird called the Emu. Due to emu oil’s ability to penetrate the skin and tissue of the body, emu oil can be used to reduce inflammation in a variety of health conditions.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil contains a high concentration of a fatty acid
called GLA and it is this fatty acid that is largely responsible for the
remarkable healing properties of the plant. In fact, evening primrose contains
one of the highest concentrations known of this important substance and only a
few other plants contain it at all. This makes it an important medicinal herb,
and as studies continue, the list of benefits will likely become much longer.
The gamma-linoleic acid, linoleic acid and other nutrients in this oil are
essential for cell structure and improve the elasticity of the skin. These
fatty acids also help to regulate hormones and improve nerve function aiding
problems ranging from PMS to migraine headaches. The hormone balancing effect
contributes to healthy breast tissue.
Flax Seed Oil
Flaxseed oil (also known as linseed oil) is derived from
the extremely nutritious and disease-preventing flaxseed. Like the
seed, flaxseed oil is loaded with healthy omega-3s, fatty acids that have
been associated with healthier brains and hearts, better moods, decreased
inflammation, and healthier skin and hair. With its nutty, slightly sweet
flavor, a tablespoon of flaxseed oil is thankfully not one of those health
foods that’s a torturous addition to your daily routine, which is great news
given all the flaxseed oil benefits to your health.
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Fractionated coconut oil is a fraction of coconut oil. We know
that coconut oil is good for health and there are a few other things we know
very well about coconut oil. It is predominantly composed of saturated
fatty acids, and it is rich in medium-chain fatty acids. Being rich in
saturated fatty acids, it is highly stable, but human nature is such that it is
never satisfied or contended. It is always looking for more. Fractionated
Coconut Oil is a super carrier for essential oils. It is completely liquid, colorless,
odorless, and resists rancidity. It is non-greasy and very light - makes a
great non-staining massage oil.
Grapeseed Oil
Grape Seed Extract and its oil is derived from the seeds of a
grape. Due to their nutritional and medicinal properties grapes, their seeds,
and leaves have been used in many home remedies for centuries. Grape Seed Oil
is a great source of polyphenols - flavonoids, Essential Fatty Acid - linoleic
acid, vitamin E, and oligomeric proanthocyanidin. These great components make
grape seed extract an asset in the treatment of many minors to severe health
conditions. It has also been used in the production of massage oils and balms,
hair and hygienic products, face and body moisturizers, as well as in sunblock
and sunburn ointments.
Hazelnut Oil
Hazelnut
oil is an excellent oil produced from shelled and cold pressed hazel. It takes
about 2.5 kg of nuts to extract one liter of pale-yellow oil. Hazelnut oil can
be used in food, in dietetics or cosmetics.
It contains
minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
Hazelnut
oil contains polyphenols and among carrier oils, it has one of the highest
concentrations of flavonoids. This is due to the presence of catechins and
tannins, it gives the sensation of dry oil as it is applied to the skin.
Hempseed Oil
Hemp oil is an aliment obtained by pressing the raw seeds of the hemp plant,
scientifically called Cannabis Sativa.
Hemp seeds are rich in protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids,
omega 6, omega 3 and insoluble fiber. They are a good source of
tocopherols, or Vitamin E antioxidants.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is found in
many cosmetic and pharmaceutical products and is a favorite among massage
therapists. It is having exceptional glide as if one is being massaged by pure
silk. Because of its amazing capacity to be absorbed by our skin, Jojoba oil
does not stain massage sheets, nor does it leave a residue on massage clients.
Macadamia Oil
Macadamia oil (or macadamia nut oil) is the non-volatile oil
expressed from the nut meat of the macadamia tree, a native Australian
nut. The fatty acid composition of macadamia nut oil makes it extremely
valuable as a vegetable oil for frying or cooking; it is composed of nearly 60%
oleic acid, as well as significant levels of palmitoleic acid and smaller
amounts of linoleic acid. The composition of the acid makes it very stable,
which is why it is so highly praised in cosmetic applications.
Marula Oil
Marula Oil is an all-natural, cold pressed,
highly nutritious, very light textured oil. It is naturally soothing, fast-absorbing,
and suitable for all skin types including reactive and sensitive. Marula Oil is
hand harvested from the exotic fruit’s seed kernels of bio dynamic and drought
resistant Marula trees, indigenous to Southern Africa and Madagascar.
Marula Oil contains a large proportion of
monounsaturated fatty acids and natural antioxidants which make the oil very
stable. The fatty acid composition of marula oil includes Mono-unsaturated
fatty acids: Oleic acid (70-78 %) Polyunsaturated fatty acids: Linoleic acid
(4.0-7.0 %), Alpha-linolenic acid (0.1-0.7 %) Saturated fatty acids: Palmitic
acid (9-12 %), Stearic acid (5.0-8.0 %) and Arachidonic acid (0.3-0.7 %).
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Meadowfoam seed oil is extracted through the cold
pressing of the seeds of Limnanthes alba plant, which produces am antioxidant
rich oil with amazing skin softening and moisturizing properties. The oil has a
waxy texture, which is very similar to jojoba oil, and it is used commercially
in many balms, lotions, and creams. It is also very stable oil, so it can be
used as a carrier oil that will lengthen the life of less stable oils. The
plant that the oil is extracted form is an eco-friendly crop too, so that’s
just one more reason to look at these ten fabulous benefits of meadowfoam seed
oil.
Olive Oil Extra Virgin
Extra virgin olive oil also contains polyphenols which act as
antioxidants, reducing the oxidative stress throughout your body. A
small amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are also present in extra
virgin olive oil, which are essential for brain health. Vitamin E
(also known as tocopherols), which is great for skin health, is also found in
extra virgin olive oil.
Palm Kernel Oil
Palm kernel oil, which is extracted
from the nut, or kernel, of a species of African palm tree, is commonly
referred to as tropical oil. Palm kernel oil is primarily composed of fatty
triglycerides, with approximately 80 percent saturated fats and 20 percent
unsaturated fats.
Palm RDB
Palm oil is extracted from two
types of oil palm fruit: Elaeis guineensis, which is common in African regions, and Elaeis oleifera, which is found in South America. Palm oil contains
about 50 percent saturated fat (majority of which is oleic acid), 40 percent
monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and 10 percent polyunsaturated fatty acid
(PUFAs).
Peanut Oil
Peanut oil is
often referred to as groundnut oil. It is a vegetable oil extracted from the
seeds of the peanut plant. This oil has high smoke point so used to fry
foods. The major component of fatty acids found in Peanut oil is oleic acid,
palmitic acid, and linoleic acid. It also possesses arachidic acid, stearic
acid, lignoceric acid as well as other fatty acids. It has sterol,
phospholipids, wheat germ phenol, choline, and Vitamin E. The daily intake of
peanut oil helps to prevent aging of wrinkles, prevent thrombosis, protect
walls of vessel, and prevent coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis.
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pumpkin seed, or pepita, oil has several health
benefits. Supplementing with the oil can lower both cholesterol and blood
pressure thanks to its phytoestrogens and phytosterols, for example. The oil
also is a rich source of omega-6 fatty acids and vitamins E and K.
Rice Bran Oil
Rice bran oil is the oil extracted from the hard outer
brown layer of rice after chaff (rice husk). It is notable for its high
smoke point of 232 °C (450 °F) and its mild flavor, making it
suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such as stir frying and deep
frying. It is popular as a cooking oil in several Asian countries,
including Bangladesh, Japan, India, and China.
Safflower Oil
Safflower is an annual, thistle-like plant with many branches and little-known
use except for its oil, safflower oil. Fortunately, this oil is extremely
valuable and is extracted from the seeds. Safflower oil has been shown to
have a very high content of omega-6 fatty acids, which is a beneficial type of
fatty acid that our body needs. It is otherwise known as linoleic
acid. This acid can help the body to keep a healthy balance of cholesterol
in the body, which decreases the chances of developing atherosclerosis, as well
as the other health conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes, that
are often the result of this condition.
Sesame Oil
Sesame oil, which comes from sesame seeds, is one
of the lesser-known vegetable oils, but is in fact one of the healthiest
alternatives to normal vegetable oil options. Sesame seeds, which are known by
the scientific name Sesamum indicum, are small yellowish-brown seeds that are
primarily found in Africa, but they also grow in smaller numbers on the Indian
subcontinent.
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of
sunflower (Helianthus annuus). Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a
frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient.
Walnut Oil
Walnut oil is a nut oil obtained from walnuts. Depending on the
varieties of walnuts, there are some types of walnut oils. It is a good source
of omega – 3 fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids. So, the body needs
to get them from diet. Walnut oil has a nutty flavor and a light aroma. Walnut
oil makes a nice base oil (carrier oil) for massage and aromatherapy uses. It
is used as a cosmetic ingredient in many skin care products. This oil has
immense nutritional value and is safe to be taken in diet.
Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat-germ oil is derived from wheat germ, which is considered the
"heart" of wheat since it's found at the center of the wheat berry.
It feeds the wheat plant with nutrients to help it germinate and grow. Wheat
germ is the most nutritious component of the wheat kernel and contains 23
different nutrients, including protein, B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, iron,
and calcium. Its dense nutritional benefits make it a healthy addition to your
diet. The oil is also nutrient-packed, which makes it particularly well-suited
to moisturizing and soothing your skin.