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Aloe Vera Oil – 4oz

Carey Gajadhar — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:29:02 +0000

Aloe Vera Oil Extract: Aloe Vera Oil Extract may be used in most oil based products or used in the oil phase of formulations for cosmetics, toiletries or OTC pharmaceutical preparations. Some uses: lip balms & lipsticks, oral ointments, sun care and after sun products, hand & body lotions, hair conditioners, facial moisturizers, shaving/depilatory preparations, bath oils, rubs & liniments, ointments, first aid creams, anti-acne preparations, topical analgesics.

Percentage to use: If you are using Aloe Vera Oil Extract in a product formulation primarily to have it appear on the label, then concerns about the percentage to use (say below 1%) are really immaterial. However, if you want the product to perform better because of the presence of the Aloe Vera Oil Extract, then try using 5% or more. Storage: Store at or slightly below room temperature, away from light.

INCI: Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (and) Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. SAP value: 185-200. Country of Origin: USA

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Quintessence Beard Oil – 2oz

Carey Gajadhar — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:29:26 +0000

Sunflower Oil – 4oz

Akim Joseph — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:10:02 +0000

Sunflower Oil (high-oleic, expeller pressed, Helianthus annuus): is very high in oleic (monounsaturated) acid and oil is usually defined as having a minimum 80 percent oleic acid. Sunflower oil has a light texture and is pleasant to use. It contains vitamins A, C, D, and E, a high linoleic acid content, and few saturated fatty acids. This oil is easily absorbed and can be used on all skin types.
Its high vitamin E content makes it especially helpful for delicate and dry skin. It has a protective effect on the skin and is healing when applied to leg ulcers, bruises and skin diseases. Many soapmakers use sunflower oil as a less expensive alternative to olive oil. When using sunflower oil in soapmaking, be sure to include other more saturated fats and oils for quicker saponification and, in the case of superfatted soap, a longer shelf life. Limit sunflower oil to 10-15% of your total fats and oils.

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Wheat Germ Oil – 4oz

Akim Joseph — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:10:02 +0000

Wheat Germ Oil (unrefined) is expeller pressed without the use of chemical solvents. This oil is dark yellow to orange in color and has the characteristic strong odor which unrefined oils usually offer. Wheat Germ oil is rich in octacosanol and is also rich in naturally occurring antioxidants including vitamin E and beta carotene as well as containing naturally-occurring phosphatides and phytosterols.
It has excellent skin care properties due to its good spread-ability. May be used in cosmetics, toiletries, soaps, OTC pharmaceuticals, sun care and nutraceuticals to enhance cellular health. Suggested Use Levels: Lotions & Creams: 5-15% , Balms: 5-10%, Bar Soaps: 5-10%, Hair Conditioners: 5-8%. SAP value: 180-200. INCI = Triticum Vulgare (wheat) Germ Oil.

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Sweet Almond Oil – 4oz

Akim Joseph — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:10:02 +0000

Almond (Sweet) Prunus amygdalus, P. dulcis: Sweet almond oil is obtained from the nut of the tree, which is native to Asia and the Mediterranean.
This oil is a favorite carrier oil for essential oil aromatherapy blends, although it?s often used by itself for moisturizing skin. The oil has no scent and is a great nutrient for softening and conditioning the skin. It’s been known to be especially suitable for eczema, itchy, dry and inflamed skin.
Since it contains glucosides, vitamins and minerals, it makes a fabulous massage oil. Sweet almond oil is widely used in lotions, lotion bars, balms and soap; it saponifies easily and produces a mild soap with very good lather. This oil can be used as a large percentage of the fats or as an oil added at trace. It?s recommended that you add just one ounce per pound of fats to the soap batch. Some users find that this oil goes rancid quickly, others feel they have no problem with the shelf life of almond oil.
Sweet almonds should be stored in a cool place or refrigerated.

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Macadamia Nut Oil – 4oz

Akim Joseph — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:09:54 +0000

Macadamia integrifolia: This tree is native to Australia. Also known as Queensland nut oil, this cold pressed oil is rich in Palmitoleic, Palmitic, and Oleic acid; a monounsaturated fatty acid that acts as an antioxidant, preventing deterioration of cell membranes. Macadamia nut oil contains about 80% monounsaturated fatty acids and a higher percentage of palmitoleic acid than other vegetable oils. Palmitoleic acid does not occur in any other plant oil.
For mature skin it is hydrating and gentle. It is a skin lubricant and is easily absorbed by the skin, sometimes described as vanishing oil. Helpful in cases of sunburn and wound healing. This oil has a long shelf life and good resistance to rancidity. It also has a mild laxative action.
Macadamia Nut Oil is great in Soap Making, and is preferred among those with drying and/or mature skin. Because of Macadamia Nut Oil’s gentle properties, it is often used in products for the face and even for baby body care products. Macadamia Nut Oil produces a conditioning and stable lather in Soap Making. This wonderful soap making carrier oil also acts as a very effective emollient.

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Jojoba Oil (Golden) – 3.8oz

Akim Joseph — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:09:54 +0000

Jojoba (liquid) (Simmondsia chinensis): Jojoba is very similar in composition to human natural skin oils. It penetrates the skin rapidly to nourish it and also softens and moisturizes mature and dry skin. Jojoba helps to heal inflamed skin conditions such as psoriasis or any form of dermatitis, helps control acne and oily scalps. Since it has antioxidant properties, it can keep other oils from going rancid. We offer you 100% pure jojoba, the extract of seeds produced by the jojoba plant which is expeller pressed, once. No solvents are used during this process.
Jojoba is sometimes called “jojoba oil” when it is actually an extract; it?s not an oil at all but a liquid wax ester. Our pure jojoba is pasteurized and then filtered to prevent bacteria growth. Jojoba can be decolored and deodorized; ours is neither. Our pure jojoba is a beautiful golden yellow/amber with its own aroma. Its aroma and color will vary slightly from one crop year to the next. It does not contain fillers, stabilizers, enhancers or preservatives; it contains the seed?s antioxidants, is non-allergenic and won?t stain linens or clothing.
Jojoba is highly concentrated, don?t apply it like a lotion. Put a small drop on the back of your hand and massage it in until you learn how much works for you. It?s gentle enough for newborn babies; soothes and restores elasticity to any dry skin area. It?s very good in cases of psoriasis, for massage and aromatherapy, scalp/hair care and for hands/cuticles. For shaving legs and faces, just moisten the skin and massage a generous amount of our pure jojoba deeply into the area to be shaved, then rinse your razor with hot water.

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Hemp Seed Oil – 4oz

Akim Joseph — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:09:54 +0000

Hemp seed oil’s high linoleic and linolenic acid contents make it vulnerable to spoilage. Alpha linolenic, linoleic and oleic acids–the essential fatty acids known as the omegas–make up 88% of the total fatty-acid content.This oil is particularly moisturizing for dry, damaged skin and for eczema and psoriasis. Hemp seed oil penetrates the skin quickly and some describe it as a ‘dry’ oil.

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Hazelnut Oil – 4oz

Akim Joseph — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:09:54 +0000

Hazelnuts yield a pale amber oil with a pleasant aroma. Its composition is similar to almond oil for which it is often substituted. This is the only fixed nut oil with an astringent quality, making it beneficial for use on oily skin. It absorbs quickly and is useful as a base for oily or acne-prone skins. It may be useful against thread veins. May be used full strength or in 10%-15% dilution. Only two fatty acids account for 90% of its fatty-acid content and both of these are unsaturated. With nearly 80% oleic acid and 10% linoleic acid, hazelnut oil is one of the most highly unsaturated vegetable oils.

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Shea Oil – 3.7oz

Akim Joseph — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 17:09:54 +0000

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii) is obtained by cold pressing of the fruits (seeds) of the karit tree followed by a full refining process. During the pressing of the butter, a liquid fraction appears as Shea oil which offers an exceptional skin feel.
Shea is well known to assist cutaneous dryness, dermatitis and dermatoses, eczema, solar erythema and burns.

Suggested uses:

Use from 3% to 20% in creams and lotions, soaps and balms, or 100% pure as a moisturizing serum or massage oil.

Use it in lip balms, body butters, soap and other toiletries where you might prefer a liquid oil rather than solid shea butter. This oil can be used straight as a massage oil or can become part of a massage oil blend.

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