Vegetable Oils & Butters

ALOE VERA: Well known for its skin-healing and moisturizing attributes.

APRICOT KERNEL OIL: Light, rich oil excellent for delicate, sensitive, dry or inflamed skin. Moisturizing, high in Vitamins A & B.  Regenerates skin cells. 

AVOCADO OIL: High in Vitamins A, B, D and E with protein and essential fatty acids. Good for skin challenges and mature skin; nourishing and moisturizing.

AVOCADO BUTTER: Rich and creamy with similar nutrients to avocado oil.

BLACK CURRANT OIL: A rich source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) essential to healthy skin and other body functions.

BORAGE OIL: Contains 24% GLA important for skin health and other body functions.

CASTOR OIL: Humectant (attracts moisture), skin softener. May benefit lacerations and psoriasis.

COCOA BUTTER: Edible portion of the cacao bean. Rich in anti-oxidants.

CRANBERRY OIL: 1:1 ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. High tocopherols, superior moisturizer.(Skin Salve)

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL: Rich source of GLA (essential fatty acid), vital to skin health and healing. Thus, useful with such conditions as eczema, psoriasis and allergic skin reactions.

GRAPESEED OIL: High in Vitamin E; rich in minerals, antioxidants; natural chlorophyll. Tightens and tones skin. 

HAZELNUT OIL: Rapid penetration; high in essential fatty acids, slightly astringent so good for oily skin.

HEMP OIL: High in essential fatty acids and vitamin E. Moisturizes, revives and repairs skin cell damage; absorbs quickly.

JOJOBA OIL: Ideal for all skin types since it closely resembles the skin's own natural sebum. Excellent moisturizer for all skin types. Anti-inflammatory, conditioning; excellent for mature skin and wrinkles. 

MACADAMIA NUT OIL: Contains antioxidants that prevent deterioration of cell membranes; hydrating and gentle. Helpful for wound healing and skin damage; easily absorbed, emollient. 

MANGO BUTTER: Rich in moisturizing properties; readily absorbed.

OLIVE BUTTER: Very rich in emollient properties. From olive oil. 

OLIVE OIL: Skin conditioner with emollient properties; adds mildness. Excellent for inflamed or dry skin as it provides anti-wrinkle and wound healing benefits.

PEACH KERNEL OIL: Similar to Apricot Kernel oil.

PUMPKIN SEED OIL: Rich in many nutrients including zinc and vitamin E; high in essential fatty acids.

RASPBERRY OIL: High in natural tocopherols and essential fatty acids; anti-inflammatory.

RICE BRAN OIL: Rich in Vitamin E; similar to wheatgerm oil. Contains essential fatty acids and antioxidants which promote overall good health. Very gentle oil; excellent moisturizer. 

ROSE HIP SEED OIL: High omega fatty acids; recommended for dry or damaged skin.

SHEA BUTTER: Exceptionally moisturizing and gentle; creamy feel. High in Vitamin E; softens, protects and encourages healing.

SUNFLOWER OIL: Rich in lecithin and Vitamins A, C, D, and E with linoleic acid. Protective effect with wound healing properties.

SWEET ALMOND OIL: Rich in protein, softens and lubricates. Contains various vitamins and minerals; very mild and good for dry, itchy skin as well as overall conditioning.

WALNUT OIL: Excellent emollient quality with good moisturizing, anti-aging and regenerative properties. Useful against fungal infections; reputed to benefit eczema, herpes, psoriasis. Used in anti-wrinkle products and creams for dry, normal and mature skin. Helps balance nervous system.

WHEATGERM OIL: High in Vitamins A, D, and extremely high in Vitamin E with natural antioxidants. Strengthens capillaries and regenerates skin cells acting as a healing agent for dry, cracked skin and scars, burns, stretch marks.