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Sweet Almond Oil
Botanical Name:
Prunus amygdalus var. dulcus
Aroma:
Light. Sweet and Nutty.
Viscosity:
Medium.
Absorption/Feel:
Leaves a Slight Hint of Oil on the Skin. Absorbs Semi-quickly.
Color:
Virtually Clear With a Yellow Tinge.
Shelf Life:
12 Months.
Shelled Almond
Notes:
Sweet Almond Oil is considered to be an affordable all-purpose
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Apricot
Kernel Oil
Botanical Name:
Prunus armeniaca
Aroma:
Faint.
Viscosity:
Medium.
Absorption/Feel:
Oily Texture.
Color:
Virtually Clear With a Yellow Tinge.
Shelf Life:
12 Months.
Notes:
The semi-oily texture of Apricot Kernel Oil makes it a good
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Evening
Primrose Oil
Botanical Name:
Oenothera biennis
Aroma:
Light and Sweet.
Viscosity:
Thin.
Absorption/Feel:
Leaves a Trace of Oil on the Skin.
Color:
Medium Yellow.
Shelf Life:
6 Months.
Notes:
Evening Primrose Oil is a prized oil in skin care for its
noteworthy essential fatty acid content, consisting primarily of
the omega-6 EFAs linolenic acid and gamma linolenic acid.
Evening Primrose Oil has been
used in aromatherapy
and natural skin care to aid many skin conditions including
eczema.
Evening Primrose Oil is expensive
and is usually blended in a small (often 10%) dilution with
other carrier oils. By their nature, essential fatty acids
deteriorate quickly. Evening Primrose Oil, therefore, goes
rancid rather quickly
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Avocado Oil
Botanical Name:
Persea americana
Aroma:
Sweet, Fatty and Nutty.
Viscosity:
Thick.
Absorption/Feel:
Leaves a Fatty, Almost Waxy Feel On the Skin.
Color:
Deep Olive Green.
Shelf Life:
12 Months.
Notes:
Avocado Oil is a nourishing oil for the skin and hair. Avocado
Oil is said to be rich in essential and trace minerals and
Vitamin A. Its properties and texture makes it especially
suitable for use in hair care. Due to its aroma and thick, oily
consistency, Avocado Oil is typically used at a low ratio
(highly diluted) in blends and formulations.
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Grapeseed Oil
Botanical Name:
Vitus vinifera
Aroma:
Light. Slightly Nutty and Sweet.
Viscosity:
Thin.
Absorption/Feel:
Leaves a Glossy Film on the Skin.
Color:
Virtually Clear. Has a Virtually Unnoticeable Tinge of
Yellow/Green.
Shelf Life:
6-12 Months.
Notes:
Grapeseed Oils pressed from specific grape varieties including
chardonnay and riesling grapes are available. In general,
however, Grapeseed Oil tends to be solvent extracted. Be sure to
check the method of extraction for the oil that you purchase.
Grapeseed Oil is commonly used in
aromatherapy as it is a fairly all-purpose oil and can be used
in a wide array of applications ranging from massage to skin
care. From a nutrititive standpoint, the most noteworthy aspect
of Grapeseed Oil is its content of the essential fatty acid,
linoleic acid. Grapeseed Oil, however, has a relatively short
shelf life
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Jojoba
Botanical Name:
Simmondsia chinensis
Aroma:
Light to Medium. Distinct But Pleasant.
Viscosity:
Medium.
Absorption/Feel:
Absorbs well.
Color:
Golden Yellow.
Shelf Life:
Indefinite/Highly Stable.
Notes:
Jojoba oil is actually a wax. It is highly stable with a long
shelf life. It is said to act as a natural anti-inflammatory and
is a good choice for use in massage and for inflamed skin. It is
said that its composition is similar to that of the skin's
natural sebum (oil). Jojoba is a good choice for use with those
that have oily or acne prone skin
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Sesame Seed
Oil
Botanical Name:
Sesamum indicum
Aroma:
Faint With a Distinctively Sweet, Nutty Sesame
Aroma.
Viscosity:
Medium to Thick.
Absorption/Feel:
Leaves an Oily Film on the Skin.
Color:
Pale Yellow.
Shelf Life:
12 Months.
Notes:
Sesame Seed Oil is a good choice for massage. It should ideally
be blended with other carrier oils. Otherwise, it may overpower
a blend.
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Olive Oil
Botanical Name:
Olea europaea
Aroma:
Same As for Virgin Olive Cooking Oil (Smells Somewhat Like
Olives).
Viscosity:
Thick.
Absorption/Feel:
Oily.
Color:
Light to Medium Green.
Shelf Life:
1-2 Years
Notes:
Olive Oil's heavy viscosity, oily texture and aroma makes it
less preferred than other oils for skin care and aromatherapy
applications. If not carefully used or used in a small dilution
with another carrier, it may overpower a blend.
When purchasing Olive Oil, be
sure that you are purchasing a cold pressed, virgin oil.
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Wheat Germ Oil Profile
Botanical Name-
(Triticum vulgare)
Origin-
USA
Extraction- Cold
Pressed/Unrefined
Shelf life-
6-8 months
Unrefined Wheat Germ oil is a
very sensitive oil that will degrade quickly when exposed to
extremes in temperature fluctuation, oxidization and light.
Refrigeration is highly recommended. Because of its unrefined
nature, this oil is very dark in color and heavy in odor.
Suitable for food and cosmetic use
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