Botanical Name: Punica granatum seed oil
Possessing antioxidant, cosmetic, and healing attributes, pomegranate oil is particularly beneficial for aging skin. This oil is characterized by a subtle aroma. Its chemical composition includes oleic acid, Punicic acids (constituting 80%), palmitic acid, and linolenic acid.
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Botanical Name: Nigella sativa
Other Names: black cumin, black caraway, nigella, fennel flower, and Roman coriander
Indigenous to South and Southwest Asia, black seed oil is obtained through the cold-press extraction method from the seeds of Nigella sativa, commonly recognized as Kalonji in the Indian subcontinent. It exhibits a color spectrum ranging from dark yellow to amber.
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Botanical Name: Allium Cepa
Other Names: black cumin seeds oil or nigella seeds oil, onion black seed hair oil
Onion Seed Oil, acquired through the cold-pressed method, exudes a distinctive and pungent aroma. It works wonders for hair, exhibiting a magical impact by reducing hair fall and imparting a smooth and shiny texture. It is sometimes referred to as onion black seed hair oil by some individuals.
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Botanical Name: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis
Other Names: Almond Sweet Refined Carrier Oil
Renowned for its exceptional emollient properties, Sweet Almond Carrier Oil is recognized for its capacity to soften and recondition the skin effectively. This versatile oil is particularly useful in soothing dry skin and alleviating irritated areas. It’s important for massage therapists to be aware that Sweet Almond Carrier Oil may have the potential to stain sheets, a characteristic typical of carrier oils.
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Botanical Name: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis
Other Names: Almond Sweet Refined Carrier Oil
Renowned for its exceptional emollient properties, Sweet Almond Carrier Oil is recognized for its capacity to soften and recondition the skin effectively. This versatile oil is particularly useful in soothing dry skin and alleviating irritated areas. It’s important for massage therapists to be aware that Sweet Almond Carrier Oil may have the potential to stain sheets, a characteristic typical of carrier oils.
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Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus
Other Names: Camellia seed oil, walnut oil, sunflower oil, and safflower oil
Derived from the wild watermelon, specifically the Kalahari melon, Watermelon Seed Oil is a swiftly absorbed oil. This nutritive oil is rich in linoleic and oleic acids, imparting soothing properties to the skin through effective moisturization and enhancing elasticity.
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Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
Borage seed oil, a nutritional supplement abundant in essential fatty acids, holds the potential to modulate the body’s immune system and combat joint inflammation. Current evidence suggests that incorporating borage seed oil into one’s regimen may contribute to alleviating symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis. This oil is extracted from the seeds of borage plants.
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Botanical Name: Oenothera biennis
Other Names: evening star, sundrop, weedy evening primrose, German rampion, hog weed, King’s cure-all and fever-plant.
Originating from North and South America, evening primrose is a plant that thrives in Europe and parts of Asia as well. Characterized by its yellow flowers that bloom at dusk and close during the day, this plant yields oil from its seeds. The evening primrose oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids, with a notable presence of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
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Botanical Name: Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels
Other Names: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Argan oil, derived from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.), native to Morocco and southwestern Algeria, is a versatile plant oil. In Moroccan culinary practices, argan oil is employed to dip bread during breakfast or to drizzle on dishes like couscous and pasta. Additionally, it finds application in cosmetic routines for various purposes.
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo L.
Other Names: black oil, green gold, Pepita Oil
The dark green pumpkin seed oil boasts a substantial content of free fatty acids, featuring four primary fatty acids—oleic, linoleic, palmitic, and stearic. These acids are present in a relative distribution of 43.8%, 33.1%, 13.4%, and 7.8%, respectively, collectively representing an impressive 98 ± 0.1% of the total amount of fatty acids.
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