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Botanical name: Carica papaya

Other name: Carica Papaya Seed Oil

Primarily composed of unsaturated fatty acids, with oleic acid being the predominant component, Papaya seed oil is enriched with lipophilic phytochemicals like tocopherols, phytosterols, and carotenoids.

Medicinal Uses:

• Brightens and Lightens Complexion
• Natural Exfoliant to Purify Skin
• Discourages Acne and Breakouts
• Reduces Blemishes and Scarring
• Helps Lessen Inflammation
• Evens Out Skin Tone For A Healthy All-Over Glow
• Delays Wrinkles

Botanical name: Cucumis melo

Other name: cantaloupe oil and Cucumis melo seed oil

Muskmelon Oil stands out as a rare and exquisite oil distinguished by its elevated content of omega-6 fatty acid, Linoleic Acid. Possessing a faintly nutty aroma, Muskmelon Seed Oil boasts a luxurious and decadent texture that, despite its richness, swiftly absorbs into the skin.

Medicinal Uses:

• Lack of appetite
• Weight los
• Urinary tract infections
• Constipation
• Ulcer and acidity.

Botanical name: Sclerocarya birrea

Other name: jelly plum, cat thorn, morula, cider tree, marula, maroola nut/plum, and in Afrikaans, maroela.

Derived from the kernels of the marula fruit native to Africa, Marula oil has been employed for centuries by people in southern Africa as a skin care product and protectant. This natural oil serves as a safeguard for both hair and skin, offering protection against the harsh impacts of the sun and adverse weather conditions prevalent in the region.

Medicinal Uses:

• Prevents Damage from Sun and Environment
• Keeps Skin Healthy
• Hydrates Hair
• Softens Nails

Botanical name: Celastrus paniculatus

Other name: Jyotishmati, intellect tree, staff tree, or black oil plant

Boasting a distinctive and robust fragrance, Malkangni oil is obtained through the cold-pressed extraction method from Malkangani seeds. This oil is derived from a deciduous climbing shrub known for its potential to attain a considerable size. The plant features oval-shaped leaves that grow along singular stems.

Medicinal Uses:

• Anti-anxiety
• Anti-convulsant
• Sleep-inducing
• Antioxidant agent
• Managing headache
• Severe depression
• Excessive sleepiness.

Botanical name: Schleichera oleosa

Other name: kayu hitam

Macassar oil, initially formulated from Macassar ebony oil, gained prominence among Western European men during the 1800s and early 1900s as a preferred hair conditioner for grooming and styling. Alexander Rowland (1747–1823), a renowned London barber, played a pivotal role in popularizing this hair care product. In an era where barbers often crafted their hair preparations, Rowland introduced Rowland’s Macassar Oil around 1793.

Medicinal Uses:

• Intensive nutrition of hair roots and scalp
• Strengthening hair follicles
• Prevention of loss
• Activation of hair growth

Botanical name: Luffa Cylindrica

Other name: sponge gourd, angled loofah, loufah sponge, Luffa acutangula, Luffa cylindrica, sing-kwa, vegetable sponge, vine.

Cold-pressed from the wild-growing loofah plant, loofah (sponge gourd) oil is derived. The fibrous nature of this plant, resembling a cucumber, serves as a natural sponge for skin exfoliation. The community-traded green oil extracted from its seeds possesses remarkable antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, showcasing a delightful reddish hue.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antifungal
• Anti-tumour
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Prevent synthesis of certain proteins
• Toxic to skin cancer cells

Botanical name: Actinidia Chinensis

Other name: Chinese gooseberry

Kiwi Seed Oil stands out as a remarkable reservoir of plant-based essential fatty acids, encompassing more than 60% Omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid and over 10% Omega-6 Linoleic Acid. Additionally, it is abundant in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, rendering it an ideal component for natural skincare products due to its highly nourishing and moisturizing attributes.

Medicinal Uses:

• It promotes skin elasticity, lowers skin lines, dryness and wrinkles.
• It helps in regeneration process of skin cells.
• It provides relief from scaly, itchy and irritated skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
• It helps to treat blotches, wrinkles, acne, large pores, skin blemishes and dark spots.
• It prevents loss of moisture, promotes silky soft hair and adds suppleness and elasticity.

Botanical name: Millettia Pinnata

Other name: honge oil, kanuga oil, karanja oil, and pungai oil.

Karanja oil, characterized by its dense yellow-orange to brown hue, was historically employed as a fuel for cooking and lamps, as well as in the production of soaps and lubricants. Often regarded as a relative to neem oil, it is now commonly integrated into various products such as soaps, lotions, insect repellent creams, and moisturizers.

Medicinal Uses:

• Nourishes and Moisturises the Skin
• Fights Acne and Blemishes
• Anti-Aging
• Enhances Hair Health
• Combats Dandruff and Scalp Issues
• UV Protection
• Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Botanical name: Lactuca scar i ola Linn

Utilize Tukhme Kahu (Lettuce) Oil as a massage oil to enhance circulation and induce a sense of emotional calmness. The act of massaging with this oil facilitates the elimination of environmental toxins from your body, resulting in a thorough detoxification. Given that the skin is the body’s largest organ, its massage aids in the release of a greater amount of toxins.

Medicinal Uses:

• Relieve stress
• Anxiety
• Mental strain
• Exhaustion
• Provides soothing effect on brain
• Induces sleep
• Relieves headache
• Removes dryness

Botanical name: Simmondsia chinensis

Other name: Buxus chinensis, Deernut, Goatnut, Huile de Jojoba, Jojoba Oil, Pignut, Simmondsia californica, Simmondsia chinensis

Jojoba oil originates from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis plant, a shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico. Constituting around 50% of the jojoba seed’s weight, this liquid is a key component of the plant’s composition.

Medicinal Uses:

• Antioxidant
• Anti-acne
• Antipsoriasis
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antifungal
• Antipyretic
• Analgesic
• Antimicrobial
• Anti-hyperglycemia activities