Base & Carrier Oils
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Base & Carrier Oils / beɪs ˈkarɪə ɔɪl / noun
a natural extraction in oil form of Mother Earth's fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains & seeds, all beautifully preserved in a bottle, used for healing & self-care.
ALMOND OIL (SWEET)
Botanical Name: Prunis dulcis
Origin: USA
Form: Cold Pressed
Extracted from the kernel of the almond.
Sweet almond oil is a light and extremely versatile oil, easily absorbed by the skin. Rich in proteins, it also contains calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
APRICOT
Botanical Name: Prunis armeninca
Origin: Australia
Form: Cold Pressed
Extracted from the kernel of the apricot.
Similar to sweet almond, apricot oil is a soothing light textured oil, which is easily absorbed by the skin. It is rich in vitamins and minerals – A, B, C & E and also contains antioxidant properties.
COCONUT
Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera
Origin: Malaysia
Extracted from the white flesh of the coconut.
A semi-solid saturated fat, coconut oil is extremely rich, nourishing and moisturising to the skin. It contains essential fatty acids – oleic, linoleic and linolenic.
HAZELNUT
Botanical Name: Corylus avellana
Origin: United Kingdom
Form: Cold Pressed
Extracted from the kernel of the hazelnut.
A fine and light oil containing a high amount of vitamins A, B & E, minerals and proteins, hazelnut oil is excellent for all skin types. It assists with the restructuring of the skin and preventing dehydration. Deeply penetrating, hazelnut oil is an excellent base oil carrier, allowing essential oils to be easily carried to the bloodstream.
MACADAMIA
Botanical Name: Macadamia integrifolia
Origin: Australia
Form: Cold Pressed
Extracted from nut and flesh of the macadamia.
A nourishing and rehydrating emollient, macadamia oil softens and restores the skin. It is also rich in essential fatty acids - oleic, palmitoleic, linoleic.
OLIVE OIL
Botanical Name: Olea europaea
Origin: Italy
Form: Cold Pressed
Extracted from the flesh of olives.
An extremely rich and moisturising oil containing essential fatty acids - 80% oleic acid & vitamins A, D, E & K, olive oil is excellent for dry and dehydrated skin.
SAFFLOWER
Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius
Origin: Australia
Form: Cold Pressed
Extracted from the seed of the safflower.
Rich in linoleic acid (omega 6), safflower oil contains proteins, vitamins and minerals. An excellent base oil, it is great for the balancing oils in skin care preparations.
SESAME
Botanical Name: Sesamum indicun
Origin: Australia
Form: Cold Pressed
Extracted from the sesame seed.
A nourishing and warming base oil, sesame oil is rich in vitamins particularly Vitamin E, Lecithin, proteins and minerals. An extremely stable oil, it is beneficial for the treatment of dry skin conditions.
SOYA BEAN
Botanical Name: Soja hispida
Origin: Australia
Form: Cold Pressed
Extracted from the Soya bean.
An excellent blending oil, soya bean oil is perfect for massage and bathing. Rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins -particularly E & K.
SUNFLOWER
Botanical Name: Helianthus anuus
Origin: Australia
Form: Cold Pressed
Extracted from the seedsof the sunflower.
Highly rich in Vitamin E, containing more Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil, sunflower oil is nourishing and healing to the skin. It also contains a high amount of unsaturated fatty acids, plus vitamins A, B & D.