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Carrier Oils
Carrier Oils are cold pressed, using as little heat as possible for extraction. The viscosity of oils varies with each type, as does the ease of absorption into the skin.
Grapeseed Oil - 100mlVitis vinifera , is a vegetable oil pressed from the seeds of various varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, an abundant by-product of winemaking. The oil is then refined to produce a light and highly moisturising oil. It is rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Not only is the oil enriched with fatty acid properties but in addition it contains linoleic acid (omega 6 essential fatty acid), and also oleic acid making it a very stable oil. The oil absorbs very quickly into the skins pores making this excellent oil for a variety of skin care applications, especially when used as base carrier oil for essential oil fragrances. Grape seed oil is a preferred cosmetic ingredient for damaged and stressed tissues because it possesses regenerative and restructuring qualities, which allow a better control of re-hydration of the skin. |
£2.60 |
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Sweet Almond Oil - 100mlPrunus Dulcis , is inexpensive and a versatile carrier oil. It stays on the skins surface long enough for massage, aiding the movement of the hands. The almond tree originates from Asia and, today, is widely found in California and countries around the Mediterranean , such as Spain . The oil is pressed from the kernels of sweet almond fruit and is one of the most popular base oils for use in cosmetics. The oil is rich in beta-sitosterols, alpha-tocopherols, oleic acid and linolenic acid (omega 6), which combine to make a highly beneficial oil for use in skin care products. |
£2.60 |