Shelf Life Of Carrier Oils-4

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The shelf life of an oil will vary based on heat. If you refrigerate an oil, its shelf life will increase. If you have a large amount, you can freeze the rest of it if you know you will not use it for a while. We highly recommend either refrigerating or freezing what you will not use right away. The important thing is to keep the oil out of light, air and heat.
All carrier oils can be used up to 100%. The only time you may want to consider using it at a smaller percentage is when it is a very rich oil, or it is an oil that is expensive.
Flax Seed Oil (Organic)
Shelf Life of 6 months (Refrigerate! This oil is quick to go rancid)
Botanical Name: Linum usitatissimum
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Color: Medium to dark yellow
Obtained From: The seed
Contains: High concentration of Omega-3 essential fatty acids
Uses: Internally said to reduce cholesterol; externally, useful for oily skin, acne. Psoriasis, eczema. High Vitamin E level makes it useful for preventing scarring and stretch marks. Smells like melted butter. Goes rancid quickly.

Fractionated Coconut Oil
Indefinite Shelf Life
AKA "Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides"
Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera
Origin: USA
Extraction method: Fractionation
Color: Clear
Contains: Medium-chain triglycerides
Uses: Great massage oil, very light.

Grapeseed Oil CP
Shelf Life of 1 year
Botanical Name: Vitis vinifera
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold pressed/Refined
Color: light green
Obtained From: The seed
Contains: Vitamins, minerals, proteins
Uses: Is the lightest of the oils and virtually odorless. It is also very "drying", which should be kept in mind when making products for dry-skin problems. It is an excellent base for perfume blending

Hazelnut Oil CP
Shelf Life of 1 year
Botanical Name: Corylus avellana
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold pressed/expeller/virgin/unrefined
Color: Light Yellow
Obtained From: The nut
Contains: Vitamins, minerals, protein
Uses: Slightly astringent, toning, fast absorption. Tones and tightens skin, helps maintain firmness and elasticity of the skin. Helps to strengthen capillaries so might be useful against thread veins. Encourages cell regeneration while stimulating circulation

Hazelnut Oil Refined
Shelf Life of 1 year
Botanical Name: Corylus avellana
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Expeller pressed / Refined
Color: Clear yellow
Obtained From: The nut
Contains: Vitamins, minerals, protein
Uses: Slightly astringent, toning, fast absorption. Tones and tightens skin, helps maintain firmness and elasticity of the skin. Helps to strengthen capillaries so might be useful against thread veins. Encourages cell regeneration while stimulating circulation.

Hemp Seed Oil CP (Organic)
Shelf Life of 1 year (Should be refrigerated)
Botanical Name: Cannabis sativa
Origin: Canada
Extraction Method: Cold pressed / Unrefined / Organic
Color: Deep, rich green
Obtained From: Finola Hempseed
Contains: Vit A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D & E
Uses: With its gentle nutty flavor and scent this oil is used to reduce skin discomfort by soothing and restoring dry or damaged skin and increasing the natural moisture retention capacity. With regular use, body care products containing hemp seed oil can help slow down the effects of skin aging and leave the skin smooth, soft and conditioned.

Holly Oil
Indefinite Shelf Life
Botanical Name: Ilex opaca
Origin: Canada
Color: Clear
Obtained From: Holly leaf
Extraction method: Extracted into jojoba oil w/Vitamin E
Contains: Holly leaf properties
Uses: Used as a therapeutic massage oil while it leaves no oily residue, is non-scented, non-staining with an unlimited shelf life. Does not clog pores.

Hypericum (St John's Wort) Oil
Shelf Life of 1 years
Botanical Name: Hypericum perforatum
Origin: Canada
Extraction Method: Maceration infused in organic olive oil
Color: Rich, deep red
Obtained From: Flowers
Uses: Amazing anti-inflammatory; excellent for sensitive skin, damaged skin and bruises! VERY healing.
Caution: Parts of the Body that have been treated with St John's Wort Ointment should not be exposed to the sun as it contains Hypericin which makes the skin more sensitive.

Jojoba Oil (Refined)
5 years Shelf Life
Botanical Name: Simmondsia chinensis
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Expeller pressed / refined
Color: Clear/Light Gold
Obtained From: The jojoba bean
Contains: Protein, minerals, a waxy substance that mimics collagen
Uses: Jojoba oil can act as a second skin, providing protection and emolliency while still allowing the skin to breathe. Can help control acne and oily skin or scalp since excess sebum actually dissolves in jojoba. Anti oxidant, may help extend the life of other oils.

Jojoba Oil Gold CP
5 years Shelf Life
Botanical Name: Simmondsia chinensis
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Color: Golden
Obtained From: The jojoba bean
Contains: Protein, minerals, a waxy substance that mimics collagen
Uses: Jojoba oil can act as a second skin, providing protection and emolliency while still allowing the skin to breathe. Can help control acne and oily skin or scalp since excess sebum actually dissolves in jojoba. Anti oxidant, may help extend the life of other oils.

Jojoba Oil Gold CP (Organic)
5 years Shelf Life
Botanical Name: Simmondsia chinensis
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Color: Golden
Obtained From: The jojoba bean
Contains: Protein, minerals, a waxy substance that mimics collagen
Uses: Jojoba oil can act as a second skin, providing protection and emolliency while still allowing the skin to breathe. Can help control acne and oily skin or scalp since excess sebum actually dissolves in jojoba. Anti oxidant, may help extend the life of other oils.
Reference: Garden of Wisdom

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