All our pure vegetable oils are the finest obtained and very fresh. We buy
in quantities so that our inventory turns over very quickly.
Almond, Sweet Oil The large molecules in this oil make it a
heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream
or salve. Sweet almond oil contains vitamins A, B1, B2 and B6 and a small
amount of E. Protects and nourishes the skin.
Apricot Kernel Oil Medium-light weight oil suitable for
massage. Use in cream and lotion recipes. Good for all skins, especially
prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. Contains minerals and
vitamins.
Avocado Oil Medium to heavy weight oil suitable for massage. Use
up to one-fourth to a cream or salve base. Contains vitamins A, B, and D
and is rich in lecithin. Has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles.
Add to soap recipes for a more moisturizing bar.
Borage Seed Oil It is a natural oil that not only restores
moisture and smoothness to dry and damaged skin, but can also provide
relief to people who suffer from chronic skin disorders such as eczema and
atopic dermatitis. The great value of this oil is that it is the richest
known source (23%) of an essential fatty acid called gamma linolenic acid
(GLA).
Castor Oil Add to your cold process soap recipe for moisturizing
& sudsing qualities.
Grapeseed Oil Light weight oil suitable for light massage and is
water-dispersible in the bath. Contains vitamins, minerals and protein. It
is a gentle emollient, leaving the skin with a satin finish without
feeling greasy.
Hazelnut Oil Medium
weight oil suitable for light massage. Perfect for base oil for creams.
Hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly,
being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. It
is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties.
Contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid.
Jojoba, Refined or Golden Organic Jojoba is not an oil but a
liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. Most often used
as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. A must in all
your cream and lotion recipes. It is very stable, having extremely good
keeping qualities. Useful oil in cases of acne. Jojoba contains myristic
acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties.
Kukui Nut Oil Light to medium weight oil. New on the scene, this
oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. Has a slight odor, which can be
overcome by adding essential oils. Not offensive. Kukui nut oil is readily
absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. An
excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas.
Macadamia Nut Oil Medium weight oil suitable for massage. It is
highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. Very nice
"feel" to the oil when applied to the skin.
Rose Hip Seed Oil Research in Chili shows rose hip oil to be a
tissue regenerator making it an excellent oil for a mature skin. It has
been shown to be effective on scars, wounds, burns (including sunburn),
eczema and ageing. It also has 8.5% GLA.
Sesame Oil The pressed oil is rich in vitamins and minerals, its
vitamin E and sesame content gives the oil excellent stability. Beneficial
for dry skin. Also makes a wonderful massage oil, not too greasy, yet it
glides on the skin. Does not stain sheets.
Sunflower Nut Oil Very light weight oil - perfect choice for bath
oils. Also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into
the skin. Not suitable for massage due to absorption rate. Contains
vitamins A, B, D and E (the principal one) and is high in unsaturated
fatty acids.
Wheat Germ Oil Heavier oil with a high vitamin E content; it is
widely used to increase the keeping qualities of less stable oils.
However, pure Vitamin E works better. Useful on dry and mature skins.
For buckets containing
all 3 soap making oils, please see
Soap Making Supplies