Almond (Sweet) Oil: (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis)
This high quality nut oil is a great emollient for softening and conditioning the
skin and hair. It is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E.
Avocado Oil: (Persea Gratissima)
This highly therapeutic
oil is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, Vitamin D, E, minerals, protein, lecithin and fatty acids. It is a useful, penetrating
nutrient for dry skin and eczema. Avocado oil is said to have healing and regenerating qualities.
Coconut Oil: (Cocos Nucifera)
Coconuts are cut and dried until the moisture content of the meat is minimized.
The dried copra is then grated and expeller pressed to remove the oil. Coconut oil is useful in formulations for dry, itchy,
sensitive skin.
Olive Oil: (Olea Europaea)
Full bodied flavor with a strong aroma and is golden brown
in color. Has a great conditioning effect in body care recipes and can be used in almost all applications because of its stable
nature. I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil as my main oil in all of my products.
Virgin Coconut Oil:
Vitamin E Oil: (Tocopherol)
Vitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin composed of eight naturally occurring
compounds. Posses great anti-oxidant qualities.
Mango
Butter: (Mangifera Indica Seed Butter)
Mango
butter is obtained from the kernels of the mango tree. It is very similar to cocoa butter and it has good
emolliency and lends protection against the sun. It is said to prevent drying of the skin and formation of wrinkles. Mango
butter also reduces degeneration of skin cells and restores elasticity.
Shea Butter: (Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit Butter)
African healers have used Shea Butter for thousands of years as the ideal
treatment for dry or aging skin. Shea Butter has the ability to moisturize and retain the elasticity of the skin. It also
helps to protect the skin against the damaging effects of the sun while repairing cellular degeneration.