Oils

Common Name: Argan Oil
Botanical Name: Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
Aroma: Light. Pronounced fragranced.
Viscosity: Medium.
Absorption/Feel: Light and easily absorbed.
Color: Clear amber color.

Common Name: Avocado Oil
Botanical Name: Persea americana
Aroma: Sweet, Fatty and Nutty.
Viscosity: Thick.
Absorption/Feel: Leaves a Fatty, Almost Waxy Feel On the Skin.
Color: Deep Olive Green.

What’s It Used For?
Avocado Oil is a nourishing oil for the skin and hair. Avocado Oil can be be rich in essential and trace minerals and Vitamin A. Its properties and consistency makes it especially suitable for use in hair care. Due to its fragrance and thick, oily consistency, Avocado Oil is typically used at a low ratio (highly diluted) in blends and preparations.

Common Name: Castor
Botanical Name: Ricinus communis
Aroma: Sweet, Fatty and Nutty.
Viscosity: Thick.
Absorption/Feel: Leaves a fatty, almost tacky feel on the skin and hair.
Color: Light Pale/Yellow

What Is It Used For?
Castor oil can be used from anything from industrial to cosmetic, it is inexpensive making it desirable for a variety of uses. Traditionally, castor oil has been used extensively in industrial applications as a lubricant and release agent. Aside for its industrial applications, Castor oil is also used commonly as a laxative. Furthermore rich emollient properties make pure castor oil great for use in skincare applications where it can effectively deeply penetrate the skin to help retain moisture. Another benefit is its ability to act as a binding agent in certain cosmetic formulations. It is commonly found in soaps, balms, hair products, lotions and more.

Proponents claim that castor oil offers a number of health benefits, including treatment of the following conditions: acne, arthritis, athlete's foot, cerebral palsy, constipation, hair loss, menstrual cramp, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, ringworm, sunburn, yeast infections