Carrier Oils For Aromatherapy

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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.
• Papaya Seed Oil CP
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Carica Papaya L.
  Origin: Europe
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  Color: Medium orange
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: Rich in essential fatty acids
  Uses: Conditioning, transdermal properties
  
  Parsley Seed Oil
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Petroselinum crispum
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  Color: Dark Green
  Attributes/Properties: Warming, stimulating, refreshing, anti-inflammatory, anti-itch
  
  Passion Fruit Oil CP (also known as Maracuja Oil)
  (smells faintly of passion fruit)
  Shelf Life of 1 - 2 years
  Botanical Name: Passiflora edulis aka Maracuja Oil 
  Origin: Brazil
  Extraction Method: Cold/Expeller Pressed - Unrefined
  Color: Light Yellow
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: High in Vitamin A and potassium
  Uses: Anti-bacterial, anti-itching, anti-inflammatory properties
  
  Peach Kernel Oil CP
  Shelf Life of 2 years
  Botanical Name: Prunus Persica
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  Color: Slightly orange/yellow
  Obtained From: The kernel
  Uses: Penetrating, non-greasy, emollient, conditioning
  
  Pecan Nut Oil CP Unrefined
  Shelf Life of 1 year                                                                     
  Botanical Name: Algooquian Paccan
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  Color: Dark brown
  Obtained From: The nut
  Contains: High in oleic acids, rich but nutritious to your skin
  Uses: Conditioning, emollient, healing properties
  
  Perilla Oil CP
  Shelf Life of 1 - 2 years
  Botanical Name: Perilla ocymoides
  Origin: Asia
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  Color: Gold
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: High in Omega 3 fatty acids
  Uses: Excellent oil for acne or eczema with its antiseptic properties; great for inflammation and itchiness
  
  Pistachio Nut Oil CP Unrefined
  Shelf Life of 6 months to 1 year
  Botanical Name: Pistacia Vera
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  Color: Dark brown
  Obtained From: The nut
  Contains: Rich in phytosterols which may have anti-cancer properties!
  Uses: Wonderful, natural emollient
  
  Plum Kernel Oil
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Prunus Domestica
  Origin: France
  Extraction Method: Expeller / Cold Pressed / Unrefined / Virgin
  Color: Golden Yellow
  Obtained from: Kernel
  Uses: Exotic, rich, great penetration ability. Fruity top note resembling Marzipan. High in fatty acids. High in anti-oxidant properties. Non-greasy
  
  Pomegranate Seed Oil (we vary our suppliers on this depending what is available)
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Punica granatum linn
  Origin: Europe
  Extraction Method: Cold pressed to Expeller/Refined
  Color: clear yellow to medium orange depending on supplier
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: Rich in lipids and fiber
  Uses: Anti-bacterial (acne), conditions, nourishing, restores the pH balance of skin, smoothing with anti-wrinkle properties; smoothes fine lines.
  Base Oil: just a couple of drops in your formula (to start)
                                                             
  Poppy Seed Oil
  Shelf Life of 1 year                        
  Botanical Name: Oleum Papaveris
  Origin: Europe / Mediterranean
  Extraction Method: Expeller Pressed
  Color: Almost clear
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: High in linoleic acids, minerals and proteins
  Uses: Aside from skin care, it is known to smooth the cuticle of the hair, while conditioning and adding shine to the hair as well.
  
  Pumpkin Seed Oil CP Unrefined
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Cucurbita Pepo
  Origin: France
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  Color: Light to Medium Orange
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: Rich in zinc, vitamin E, vitamin A, omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids.
  Uses: Used for its emollient properties, very rich and thick.
  
  Praxaci Seed Oil - wild harvested
  While reading about pracaxi oil we couldn't help but think about tamanu oil as well (miracle oil). This oil is relatively new to the cosmetic industry but it looks as though a lot of companies are formulating products with this oil. Since it has such a high concentration of behenic acid, hair products, body products (stretch marks), creams, serums, lotions and soaps. When purchasing this oil be aware that buying a refined product is inferior as the refining process removes all theraputic properties.
  *this oil will become a solid once the temperature drops below 35-36 degrees
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  Properties
  - non-comedogenic oil easily absorbed by the skin
  - antiseptic
  - fights depigmentaion and brown spots
  - fights severe acne and blemishes
  - antiparasitic
  - antibacterial
  - antifungal
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  Shelf Life: 1 year plus (if kept refrigerated)
  Botanical Name: Pentaclethra macroloba
  Origin: Brazil
  Extraction Method: cold pressed, unrefined
  Color: pale yellow to green with a slight nutty aroma
  Obtained From: the seeds
  Contains: 19% behenic acid (helps to minimize wrinkles)
  Uses: all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry, easily absorbed
  for creams and lotions, the amount used is 5-7% in hair products, 5-10% in creams, in depilatories from 15-20%, and in     soap10-20%. This is a rich and heavy oil. Use sparingly.
  
  Prickly Pear Seed Oil
  Shelf Life: 2 years
  Botanical Name: Opuntia ficus indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil
  Origin: India
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed/Gently Refined
  Color: Golden Yellow
  Derived From: Seeds
  Base Oil:  Can be used up to 100% strength
  Uses: Can be used by all skin types, but oil or acne prone will love this the most. It is light and absorbs easily.
  
  Red Raspberry Seed Oil
  Shelf Life of 2 years
  Botanical Name: Rubus Idaeus
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  Color: Medium orange
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: High in tocopherols, linoleic acid, alpha linolenic and oleic acids.
  Uses: Wonderful anti-inflammatory. It is soothing, healing, and a superior free radical scavenger
  
  Red Turkey Oil
  Shelf Life of 2 years
  Botanical Name: Sulfated Ricinus Communis
  Color: Very deep red
  Uses: Used for it's ability to emulsify oils into water
  
  WARNING: NOT recommended for persons with allergies to sulpha-based products.
  
  Rice Bran Oil CP
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Oryzo sativa
  Origin: Europe
  Extraction Method: Cold pressed
  Color: Clear to Light Yellow
  Contains: High in fatty acids, rich in phytic/ferulic acids
  Uses: Used for its conditioning and softening properties
  
  Rose Hip Seed Oil
  Shelf Life of 6 months (Needs to be refrigerated, as this oil is quick to go rancid)
  Botanical Name: Rosa Rubiginosa aka Rosa Mosqueta
  Origin: Chile
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Unrefined / Organic
  Color: Varies from Yellow/Orange to Reddish Orange
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: High in fatty acids. Linoleic (48%); linolenic (35%); Oleic (16%); palmitic (8%)
  Uses: Remarkable for damaged, agitated, dry, mature skin
  
  Safflower Oil
  (high in linoleic)
  Shelf Life of 2 years
  Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Expeller Pressed / Refined
  Color: Very mild clear yellow
  Obtained From: Safflower
  Contains: high in linoleic
  Uses: Excellent to condition the skin
  
  Safflower Oil
  (high in oleic)
  Shelf Life of 2 years
  Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed/Unrefined
  Color: Very mild clear yellow
  Obtained From: Safflower
  Contains: high in oleic
  Uses: Excellent to condition the skin
  
  Seabuckthorn Co2 Berry Oil *Organic*
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Hippophae rhamnoides L
  Origin: OTUS (Outside The United States)
  Extraction Method: CO2
  Certified Organic - This oil comes from certified Organic BERRIES!
  This oil will stain the skin! Use in moderation in skin care products.
  
  Seabuckthorn CO2 Seed Oil *Organic*
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Hippophae rhamnoides L
  Origin: OTUS (Outside The United States)
  Extraction Method: CO2
  Certified Organic - This oil comes from certified Organic Seeds.
  Seabuckthorn Seed oil is light, non-staining & readily absorbed into the skin, can use under make-up, non-greasy. As an antioxidant, fighter and neutralizer of free radicals and peroxides, and immune builder, this oil is also an effective anti-aging agent which slows down the aging process externally.
  
  Seabuckthorn FRUIT/BERRY Oil CP (this is a blend we make)
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Hippophae Rhamnoides
  Origin: China, Russia or Mongolia
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed or Centrifuge
  Color: Deep amber (high in carotenes)
  Obtained From: The fruit (contains 29%-48% of the oil while the berry contains 10%-15% of the oil) Fatty Acid Content: 79%
  Contains: Very high in alpha-linoleic acid 31%; linoleic acid 36%; oleic acid 17%
  Uses: Traditionally used for bed sores. Helps to combat wrinkles, dryness, burns.
  Creates a silky soft feel of the skin.
  This oil will stain the skin! Use in moderation in skin care products.
  
  Sesame Oil CP
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Sesamum indicum
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Unrefined
  Color: Medium, rich brown
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: Extremely rich in vitamins and minerals, lecithin, linoleic and alpha linoleic acids
  Uses: A highly regarded oil used in Ayurvedic applications
  
  Shea Oil
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Butyrospermum parkii
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed (a fractionated oil by product of the shea butter process)
  Color: Yellow to gold
  Obtained From: The seed of the Karite tree
  Uses: Feels elegant to the skin, anti-inflammatory, used for dry skin ,eczema, etc.
  
  Soybean Oil Organic / Refined
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Soja hispida
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Expeller Pressed
  Color: Light yellow to clear
  Obtained From: The soybean
  Contains: Vitamin e, lecithin and sterolins
  Uses: Nice base oil that is easily absorbed
  
  SquaLANE Oil
  Shelf Life of 2 years
  Extraction Method: Catalytic hydrogenation of squalene derived from olive oil
  Color: Clear
  Obtained From: Olive oil
  Uses: Conditions, protects skin, deeply and quickly absorbed into the skin
  
  Strawberry Seed Oil CP (we don't currently carry this)
  Shelf Life of 2 Years
  Botanical Name: Fragaria ananassa
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
  Color: Light yellow
  Obtained From: Seeds
  Uses: Lovely, rich, penetrating oil, anti-aging, absorbs well, emollient, nourishing, protectant
  
  Sunflower Oil CP / Unrefined
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
  Origin: Europe
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed / Unrefined
  Color: Very rich, deep yellow
  Obtained From: the seed
  Contains: Vitamins A, D, E, lecithin and high in oleic acids
  Uses: Very cost-effective emollient and skin conditioning oil
  
  Tamanu Oil CP/Unrefined (Organic)
  Also known as Dilo Oil
  Shelf Life of 1 year                                    
  Botanical Name: Calophyllum inophyllum
  Origin: Madagascar
  Extraction Method: Hand harvested / cold pressed
  Color: Dark/medium green
  Obtained From: From the (dried) fruit/nut
  Contains: Extremely high proportion of essential fatty acids
  Uses: Emollient and regenerative. Used around delicate tissue. Analgesic, softening, conditioning
  
  Walnut Oil (Unrefined)
  Shelf Life of 1 year                                                                         
  Botanical Name: Juglans regia
  Origin: USA
  Extraction Method: Expeller pressed
  Color: Almost clear
  Obtained From: The nut
  Uses: Extremely emollient and used in formulations with dry and damaged skin.
  
  Watermelon Seed Oil CP (Unrefined)
  2 years Shelf Life                                                         
  Botanical Name: Citrullus vulgaris
  Origin: Europe
  Extraction Method: Cold pressed
  Color: Clear to Yellow
  Obtained From: The seed
  Contains: Noted for its rich omegas 6 and 9 essential fatty acids
  Uses: The seed of this has been used since ancient Egyptian times. It is healing, transdermal and has emollient properties.
  
  Wheat Germ Oil (Unrefined)
  Shelf Life of 1 year
  Botanical Name: Triticum vulgare
  Origin:  USA
  Extraction Method: Cold Pressed and Unrefined
  Color: Dark orange
  Obtained From: The wheat kernel
  Contains: One of the highest levels of natural Vitamin E and is a valuable additive to any skin care product.
• Reference: Garden of Wisdom
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