Aloe Vera Oil-By using this oil, you can add the healing properties of aloe vera without needing to worry about bacterial/mold growth.
Almond, Sweet-Sweet almond oil is said to have great nutritional value for all skin types. Contains glucosides, minerals, and vitamins and is rich in protein.
Avocado Oil- It is a rich oil that is full of nutritive and therapeutic components. It contains vitamins A, C, D and E, proteins, beta-carotene, lecithin, fatty acids and the “youth mineral” potassium. It is reputed to reduce age spots, healing scars and moisturizing the upper layers of the skin.
Castor Oil-Creates a protective barrier on the skin and is soothing, Used in soap for conditioning and fluffy lather.
Cocoa Butter- It is highly protective and acts as a water repellant. It contains about 5 IU of vitamin E per ounce. It softens and lubricates the skin..
Coconut oil- This oil is used to promote lather in soaps and gels. Coconut oil is high in lauric acid, which has been proven to have antiviral and antibacterial properties..
Evening Primrose Oil- It is full of vitamins and minerals. It also repairs damaged skin, keeps skin healthy, helps repair sun damaged and mature skin and is an emollient. Has an extremely high gamma linolenic acid (GLA) .
Grapeseed Oil- The lightest of oils, contains vitamins, minerals, high in polyunsaturates and protein. Grapeseed oil is wonderful used around the eyes and neck.
Jojoba- Native Americans have used Jojoba to treat sores, cuts, burns, as a conditioner and for all over skin and hair treatment for hundred of years. It resembles human sebum, the natural coating our body produces to protect the skin and keeps it supple. It contains protein, minerals and a waxy substance that mimics collagen.
Mango Butter-Mango butter exhibits excellent moisturizing for lotions and good lubricity on skin. It counters the drying effects of soaps and cleansers .
Meadowfoam Seed Oil- When it is added to cosmetics and creams, it re-moisturizes the skin in ways no oil can. In shampoos and soaps it helps add shine moisture to hair and scalp made dry and brittle by the harsh process of daily washing with harsh cleaners. It helps revitalize dry, cracked lips and they stay moist longer
Mowrah Butter- Solid at room temperature, but melts with skin contact. Prevents skin dryness and said to reduce the development of wrinkles. Reduces degeneration of skin cells and restores flexibility to the skinminerals and vitamins. Has acidic and antioxidant values. It softens the skin and has superior moisturizing effect on the upper layer of the skin and reduces scars.
Palm oil- A rich source of vitamin A. Although it has little contribution to skin care and would not make a nice bar of soap by itself, it makes a nice hard bar when used in combination with other oils such as coconut and olive oil. It is less water-soluble and resists “melting” as do many softer soaps.
Rose Hip Seed Oil- A healing oil that is said to regenerate the skin and counteract the effects of aging. Rose hip oil is a rich source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, is high in gamma linoleic acid (GLA) and vitamin C. Rose hip seed oil is an emollient and strengthens the hair shaft.
Shea Butter- It is extremely therapeutic, helping to heal cracked, aged and damaged skin. Its chemical constituents help to heal bruising and soreness. Softens the skin and has superior moisturizing effect.
Sunflower Oil- It is rich in both vitamins A and E. Sunflower oil is very high in essential fatty acids and helps to moisturize, regenerate and condition the skin. Good for mature, sensitive and dry, damaged skin. Leaves a second “skin” feeling when dry.
Walnut Oil (Black)-Walnut oil is high in linoleic acid and helps to regenerate and moisturize damaged dry skin
Wheat Germ Oil- It is extremely high in vitamin A, B1, D, lecithin, protein, a high content of unsaturated fatty acid compounds and a very high vitamin E content at 250 IU per ounce. Makes the skin feel softer and smoother, reduce roughness, cracking and irritation.
