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carrier oils
01
almond oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
WHAT-IT-DOES: emollient
IRRITANCY: 0
COMEDOGENICITY: 1-3
The emollient plant oil that comes from almonds. Similar to other plant oils, it is loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids (oleic acid - 55-86% and linoleic acid 7-35%) and contains several other skin goodies such as antioxidant vitamin E and vitamin B versions.
It's a nice, basic oil that is often used due to its great smoothing, softening and moisturizing properties. It's also particularly good at treating dry brittle nails.
02
apricot kernel oil
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
WHAT-IT-DOES: emollient
IRRITANCY: 0
COMEDOGENICITY: 1-2
The emollient plant oil coming from the kernel (the seed of the seed) of the delicious apricot fruit. Like other plant oils, it contains antioxidant vitamin E and nourishing fatty acids (mostly oleic acid 54-74%, linoleic acid 12-35%).
It's a nice general purpose emollient, has nourishing and moisturizing properties (as a high oleic oil it's ideal for dry skin types) and is quite easily absorbed into the skin.
03
avocado oil
Persea Americana Oil
WHAT-IT-DOES: antioxidant, emollient
IRRITANCY: 0
COMEDOGENICITY: 0-3
The oil coming from the pulp of one of the most nutritious fruits in the world, the avocado. It's loaded with the nourishing and moisturizing fatty acid, oleic (70%) and contains some others including palmitic (10%) and linoleic acid (8%). It also contains a bunch of minerals and vitamins A, E and D.
Avocado oil has extraordinary skin penetration abilities and can nourish different skin layers. It's a very rich, highly moisturizing emollient oil that makes the skin smooth and nourished. Thanks to its vitamin E content it also has some antioxidant properties. As a high-oleic plant oil, it is recommended for dry skin.
04
Castor Oil
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
WHAT-IT-DOES: emollient,
IRRITANCY: 0
COMEDOGENICITY: 0-1
Castor oil is sourced from the castor bean plant native to tropical areas in Eastern Africa and the Mediterranean Basin.
Its main fatty acid is called ricinoleic acid (85-95%). Unlike other fatty acids, ricinoleic acid has an extra water-loving part (aka -OH group) on its fatty chain that gives Castor Oil several unique properties. First, it is thicker than other oils, then its solubility is different (e.g. dissolves in alcohol but not in mineral oil), and it allows all kinds of chemical modifications other oils do not, hence the lots of Castor oil-derived ingredients. It is also more glossy than other oils, in fact, it creates the highest gloss of all natural oils when applied to the skin. Other than that, it is a very effective emollient and occlusive that reduces skin moisture loss so it is quite common in smaller amounts in moisturizers. There is evidence that castor oil can support hair health due to it's anti-inflammatory properties. It also improves circulation and stimulates hair follicles.
05
Evening Primrose Oil
Oenothera Biennis Oil
WHAT-IT-DOES: soothing, emollient
IRRITANCY: 2
COMEDOGENICITY: 3
The oil coming from the seeds of the yellow-flowered plant called Evening Primrose. Similar to other plant oils, it's loaded with nourishing and moisturizing fatty acids. It's a very rich source of linoleic acid (66-76%), and also contains the soothing and healing fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (aka GLA, 7-12%). It also contains oleic acid, but not too much around 6-15%.
Not recommended for pregnant women.
06
Grape Seed Oil
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
WHAT-IT-DOES: antioxidant, emollient
A goodie plant oil coming from the polyphenol-rich seeds of the grape. It's a light emollient oil that makes your skin feel smooth. It's a great source of antioxidant polyphenols, barrier repair fatty acid linoleic acid (about 55-77%, while oleic acid is about 12-27%) and antioxidant, skin-protectant vitamin E.
07
Jojoba Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
WHAT-IT-DOES: emollient
IRRITANCY: 0
COMEDOGENICITY: 0-2
Jojoba is a drought resistant evergreen shrub native to South-western North America. It's known and grown for jojoba oil, the golden yellow liquid coming from the seeds (about 50% of the weight of the seeds will be oil).
At first glance, it seems like your average emollient plant oil: it looks like an oil and it's nourishing and moisturizing to the skin but if we dig a bit deeper, it turns out that jojoba oil is really special and unique: technically - or rather chemically - it's not an oil but a wax ester. It might help reduce sebum production which can improve the skin barrier. study
08
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosa canina
WHAT-IT-DOES: antioxidant, emollient
The oil coming from the seeds of the wild rose bush most common in the southern Andes in Chile. Similar to many other great plant oils, it is a nice nourishing and moisturizing oil loaded with fatty acids (linoleic acid - 44%, linolenic acid - 34% and oleic acid - 14%).
What makes rosehip oil special among all the plant oils out there is that it also contains trans-retinoic acid, aka tretinoin. It is the main bioactive component of the oil and has all kinds of abilities including restoring and regenerating tissues (the oil is great for scars), decreasing wrinkles, helping acne and even normalizing pore size.
essential oils
01
boswellia
Boswellia sacra
FOR-THE-MIND: comforting and uplifting
Frankincense, also known as olibanum, is made from the resin of the Boswellia tree. This tree typically grows in the dry, mountainous regions of India, Africa, and the Middle East.
It may help tone and tighten skin, reduce the appearance of scars and acne.
It may also be beneficial for fading stretch marks, surgery scars or marks associated with pregnancy, and healing dry or cracked skin.
02
lavender
Lavandula Angustifolia
FOR-THE-MIND: relaxing
Lavender oil unclogs pores and reduces inflammation. It helps cleanse your skin and lessens redness and irritation. Lavender oil can help to even out skin tone and can reduce discoloration, blotchiness and redness.
03
lemon
citrus limon
FOR-THE-MIND: uplifting
Lemon essential oil can fight bacteria that may get trapped in pores and cause breakouts. It can also clarify your skin, gently exfoliating dead skin cells that so often become trapped in hair follicle and pores. Which makes it a very nice ingredient for a scalp oil. Citrus essential oils can react negatively to sun exposure and can cause skin rashes or burns.
04
rosemary
Rosmarinus Officinalis
FOR-THE-MIND: uplifting
Application of rosemary oil on the face has been known to reduce the inflammation caused by acne due to its antibacterial qualities. It my help to reduce under eye puffiness and also improves circulation, giving you healthy and glowing skin.
Along with deep moisturizing and hair growth properties, rosemary does treat the inflammation caused by certain scalp conditions such as dandruff, dermatitis, and even excess oiliness
05
tea tree
Melaleuca Alternifolia
FOR-THE-MIND: stimulating, balancing
Tea tree oil is a popular choice for treating acne because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It's thought to calm redness, swelling, oiliness and inflammation. It may even help to prevent and reduce acne scars, leaving you with smooth, clear skin. The antiseptic and anti-fungal benefits may support acne prone skin. I can also be beneficial for scalp and nail care
06
rose geranium
Pelargonium Roseum
FOR-THE-MIND: reducing tension
Rose Geranium is reputed to balance the skin's natural oil production, minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, eliminate infection-causing or acne-causing bacteria, enhance circulation, reduce the appearance of dull skin.
07
manuka
Leptospermum Scoparium
FOR-THE-MIND: soothing
Manuka oil has been shown to have even more antibacterial properties than tea tree oil.
Manuka oil can substantially reduce redness, dry patches, or oily pores. Could help calm a dry and itchy scalp.
Please note that not all essential oils are suitable for infants or pregnant women. You can find suitable oils for babies (0-6mt and 3mt-6yrs) under the section baby oil in the shop. If you would like to make a blend for a pregnant women, please contact me or consult a qualified practicioner if you are uncertain about the use of essential oils before you place your order.
