Shelf Life Of Carrier Oils-5

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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.
Karanja Oil (Expeller Pressed)
Shelf Life of 2 years
Botanical Name: Pongamia glabra
Origin: Asia
Extraction Method: Expeller pressed / extra virgin / wild crafted
Color: Gold/clear
Obtained From: Karanja seed
Contains: High content of triglycerides
Uses: Antiseptic, healing, cleansing properties, insecticidal, and antiparasitic.
Base Oil: Recommended usage rate of 4-10%

Kiwi Seed Oil
(best to keep refrigerated)
Shelf Life of 1 year
Botanical Name: Actinidia chinensis
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Color: Very light yellow
Obtained From: The seed
Contains: Contains over 60% of the very nutritionally important Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) and Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)
Uses: This tropical oil is ideally suited for skin and hair care products as the high concentration of ALA helps to maintain moisture in the skin and hair and prevent drying and scaling. Anti-aging product and an important dermatitis formulation ingredient

Kukui Nut Oil CP
Shelf Life of 1 year
Botanical Name: Aleurites moluccana
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Color: Clear to light brown
Obtained From: The kukui nut
Contains: High percentages of linoleic and oleic acids
Uses: Excellent penetration qualities! Without leaving a greasy feeling it protects delicate tissue from drying out. This is one of the lightest oils for the facial area.

Macadamia Nut Oil CP
Shelf Life of 1 year
Botanical Name: Macadamia integrifolia
Origin: Australia
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Unrefined
Color: Medium to dark brown
Obtained From: The nut
Contains: High concentration of palmitoleic acid!
Uses: Similar in its chemical structure to the sebum of human skin. Excellent emollient.

Malkangni Oil CP (Organic)
This is a fascinating oil. It has so many medicinal uses and one has to wonder if the success for hundreds, possibly
thousands of years is true. Read about this oil and decide for yourself as we won't make any medical claims.
This oil is used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Shelf Life: 2 year plus (if kept refrigerated)
Botanical Name: Celastrus paniculata
Origin: Asia
Extraction Method: cold pressed, unrefined and Organic
Color: medium to dark brown with a woodsy aroma
Obtained From: seeds
Contains: potassium, sesqiterpene polesters, polyunsaturated fats, acetic and benzoic acid
Uses: up to users discretion, this is a fablous oil but please reseach this before purchasing
- absorbs fairly well but can leave a slight oily residue. If this happens just gently wipe it off
- healing, used as a massage oil
- excellent for boils, acne, hair loss and eczema

Mango Oil CP
Shelf Life of 1 - 2 years
Botanical Name: Mangifera Indica
Origin: Europe
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Color: Clear gold
Obtained From: The seed
Uses: Used for its revitalizing and conditioning properties

Marula Oil CP
Shelf Life of 2 years
Botanical Name: Sclerocarya birrea
Origin: Africa
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Color: Light to medium brown
Obtained From: The kernel
Contains: Rich in oleic acid and anti-oxidants. Contains a high amount of palmitic acid as well.
Uses: Lovely, rich, quick to absorb, making it great for formulas that hydrate and heal skin problems.

Meadowfoam Oil
*Organic*
5 years Shelf Life
Botanical Name: Limnanthes alba
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Virgin / Organic
Color: Mild yellow
Obtained From: The seed
Contains: Consists of 97% very long chain fatty acids (C20 and C22). The long chains make the oil particularly stable and resistant to oxidation and deterioration.
Uses: Probably the best oil to help prevent moisture loss. This oil is used for conditioning, while adding shine to hair care products as well. Considered a wonderful lubricant oil. Very stable.
Mineral Oil (white, cosmetic grade)
Shelf Life of 2 years
See single page for more info

Moringa Seed Oil (Organic)
Moringa Oil is a highly regarded oil in the field of skin care. I have listed a short list of properties below.
Along with having remarkable effect on the skin, it also is popular in massage oils, shaving preparations,
hair products, sun care, etc. We think this oil will soon become one of your favorites!
Properties
- healing
- moisturizing
- absorbs quickly
- antioxidants
- anti-inflammatories
- extremely nutritious for the skin
- very stable
Shelf Life: 1 year plus (if kept refrigerated)
Botanical Name: Moringa oleifera Oil
Origin: India
Extraction Method: cold pressed, unrefined
Color: pale yellow to green and odorless
Obtained From: seeds
Contains: oleic, palmitoleic and linoleic acid as well as being high in vitamins A and C
Uses: all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry, easily absorbed

Muskmelon Seed Oil CP Organic - Unrefined
aka Cantaloupe Seed Oil
Muskmelon Seed Oil is used for all types of skin care products.It is touted to be non-clogging to the skin
which also allows toxins to be eliminated through the skin. Beneficial for dry, oily, acne prone and/pr mature skin.
Properties
- light, easily absorbed oil
- contains up to 70% linoleic acid
- anti-inflammatory
- acne reduction
- rich in potassium
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Shelf Life: 2 year plus (if kept refrigerated)
Botanical Name: Citrullus Vulgaris
Origin: Europe
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed/Organic
Color: clear to yellow
Obtained From: the seeds
Contains: linoleic, fatty acids and omega 6
Uses: can be used up to 100% strength

Neem Seed Oil CP Unrefined
Shelf Life of 2 years
Botanical Name: Azadirachta Indica
Origin: India
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Virgin
Color: Dark, rich green/brown
Obtained From: The seed
Contains: Triterpenes more specifically, limonoids such as azadirachtin, salannin, meliantriol, nimbin, nimbidin, meliantriol, deacetylazadirachtinol, salannin, salannol, 3-deacetylsalannin etc.
Uses: Used for its anti-bacterial properties. This oil is stinky but heavenly in aiding the process of healing. Used for all skin disorders you can imagine! Fungicide, conditioning, regenerating and restoring, antiseptic, insecticide. Psoriasis, skin diseases, herpes, allergies, sensitive skin, itching, sunburns, etc.

WARNING: This is a very, very strongly scented oil!

Olive Oil Pomace
Shelf Life of 2 years
Botanical Name: Olea Europaea
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Expeller
Color: Medium olive
Obtained From: The olive
Contains: Rich in minerals, vitamins, proteins, essential fatty acids
Uses: Conditioning, cleansing, softening, absorbs easily, anti-oxidant

Olive Oil CP Unref (Organic)
Shelf Life of 2 years
Botanical Name: Olea Europaea
Origin: Spain
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Color: Dark green
Obtained From: The olive
Contains: Rich in minerals, vitamins, proteins, essential fatty acids
Uses: Conditioning, cleansing, softening, absorbs easily, anti-oxidant

Palm Oil / Red - Unrefined/Organic
Shelf Life of 2 years
(Environmentally sustainable sources only)
Botanical Name: Elaeis guineensis
Origin: USA
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Color: Deep orange/red
Obtained From: The palm fruit
Contains: Very rich in carotene and anti-oxidant tocotrienols
Reference: Garden of Wisdom

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