| Carrier and base oils, such as almond, apricot, canola | | | | other carrier oils. It is high in Vitamin E. It is often used in |
| and soybean just to name a few are regularly used in | | | | lotions, creams, and massage oils. |
| skin care products and cosmetics. These oils can be | | | | Soybean Oil: This is light oil, contains linoleic acid, good |
| applied directly to the skin or can be used to carry | | | | for all skin types and is easily absorbed. We use |
| other ingredients into the deeper layers of the skin | | | | soybean oil in our natural skin care formulations with |
| quickly and easily. Oils can penetrate through cell walls | | | | great success. Also, soybean oil is clinically proven to |
| and take active ingredients and their vitamins, minerals | | | | minimize the appearance of hair. It has a very |
| and other nutrients through to where they are needed | | | | high-unsaturated fatty acid compound, 2% sterolins |
| most. Once the ingredients are delivered to these | | | | and contains vitamin E. |
| deeper layers in the skin they can then nourish and | | | | Wheat Germ Oil: Wheat Germ Oil is rich in vitamin E |
| 'feed' the cells encouraging healthy skin growth. | | | | and is useful for dry and mature skin. It is well known |
| Understanding these oils and their properties can | | | | for its ability to heal scar tissues, smooth stretch |
| greatly help in an individual's choice of natural skin care | | | | marks, and soothe burns. Wheat Germ Oil is also great |
| products. Below are some of the most popular oils and | | | | to use in an overnight facial treatment. |
| their benefits. | | | | Rose Hip Oil: This oil is used to regenerate the skin and |
| Almond Oil: Almond oil is obtained from the dried | | | | reduce the signs of premature aging. Rose hip oil is rich |
| kernels of the almond tree. It is excellent for softening | | | | in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, is high in gamma |
| and soothing the skin and also helps to balance the | | | | linoliec acid (GLA) and vitamin C. Rose hip oil is often |
| skins moisture. | | | | used in products made for stretch marks, burns, scars |
| Good for all skin types but especially good for dry and | | | | and mature dry skin. Vitamin E: Vitamin E is well known |
| irritated skin it helps relieve irritation, inflammation and | | | | for its antioxidant capabilities. (Antioxidants protect vital |
| itching. Almond oil contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and D | | | | cell structures by neutralizing molecules called "free |
| and a small amount of vitamin E, it also has a rich | | | | radicals". Free radicals are unstable molecules |
| concentration of oleic and linoleic essential fatty acids. | | | | produced from sources like air pollution, radiation, and |
| If you have sensitive skin, almond oil could be the | | | | peroxides.) |
| solution to your skin problems. | | | | Jojoba Oil: Jojoba oil is waxy plant extract and not in |
| *Do not use if allergic to nuts. | | | | fact oil. It is light, non-greasy and absorbs fast into skin |
| Apricot Kernel Oil: This medium to light oil is beneficial | | | | leaving no greasy feeling. Jojoba oil has good |
| for all skin types, especially dry and inflamed skin. High | | | | moisturising and nourishing properties as it is rich in |
| in vitamin A and minerals it nourishes the skin | | | | vitamin E. Good for all skin types it also relives sunburn, |
| developing strong, healthy skin cells. | | | | skin irritations and can soften fine lines and wrinkles. |
| *Do not use if allergic to nuts. | | | | Jojoba oil is a great preservative and anti-oxidant. |
| Avocado Oil: Avocado oil contains vitamins A, B, D, E | | | | Many of these oils contain antioxidants like Vitamin E, |
| and is rich in Lecithin and Potassium. This thick oil | | | | they help neutralize free radicals and stabilize cell |
| penetrates deeply into the base of the skin and is well | | | | membranes. This is why the incorporation of |
| suited for dry skin conditions. A good oil for wrinkles | | | | antioxidants like Vitamin E into skin care products is so |
| and sun damaged skin. The sterolins in avocado oil | | | | important. Using these oils to benefit your skins |
| have been found to diminish age spots. It also contains | | | | nutritional and moisture balance is a great way to get |
| antioxidants and is good for sensitive skin. Avocado oil | | | | your skin in healthy condition and also give it the |
| can be used as an overnight facial treatment. | | | | softness and radiance it can achieve. |
| Canola Oil: This oil is usually found in combination with | | | | |