Carrier Oils Flashcards

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Appricot oil: Fatty acid content

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Fatty acid content:

  • linoleic acid: 8 - 28%
  • oleic acid: 64 - 82%
  • palmitic acid: 6 - 8%
  • stearic acid: 0.5 - 2%
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Apricot Oil: Vitamins

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Vitamins: A,B,C,E

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Apricot Oil: Specific Actions

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  • Highly moisterizing
  • intinflamatory
  • anitbacterial
  • antioxidant
  • nourishing
  • scar softening
  • vulnerary
  • brightening
  • toning
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Apricot Oil: Skin type

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dry, mature and sensitive skin

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Apricot Oil: Common uses

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haircare, facial care, massage

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Argan oil: Fatty Acids

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  • linoleic acid: 28 - 36%
  • oleic acid: 44- 55%
  • palmitic acid: 10 - 15%
  • stearic acid: 5 - 6%
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Argan oil: Vitamins

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A, E

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Argan oil: Specific Actions

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anti aging
aniti-inflammatory
vulnerary
scar softening

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Argan oil: Skin Type

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normal, oily, mature, ageing, damaged, acne prone

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Argan oil: Common uses

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facial care, hair care, acne preparations, rash preparations

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Argan: Comedogenic rating

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low

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Argan: Absorption rate

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medium to fast

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Argan: Shelf life

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1 - 2 years

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Argan: Aroma

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Pungent

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Apricot: Comedogenic rating

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low

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Apricot: Absorption rate

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Fast

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Apricot: shelf life

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1 year

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Apricot: Aroma

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MIld

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Avocado: Fatty Acids

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  • linoleic acid: 6- 18%%
  • oleic acid: 36 - 80%
  • palmitic acid: 7 - 32%
  • Palmitoleic acid: 2 - 13%
  • stearic acid: 0.5 - 1.5%
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Avocado: Vitamins

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A, E, High mineral content

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Avocado: Specific Actions

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Vulnerary
highly moisterizing
nourishing

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Avocado: Skin Type

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dry, mature, combination, weakened, depleted, damaged,

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Avocado: Common Uses

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body care, hair care

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Avocado: Comedogenic rating

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low

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Avocado: Absorption rate
medium
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Avocado: shelf life
1 - year
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Avocado: Aroma
nutty-sweet
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Avocado: Botanical Name
Laurus persea or Persea gratissima
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Apricot: Botanical Name
Prunus Armeniaca
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Argan: Botanical Name
Argania Spinosa
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Baobab: Botanical Name
Adansonia digitata
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Baobab: Fatty Acids
- linoleic acid: 12 - 30% - linolenic acid: 0.5 - 3% - oleic acid: 21-39%% - palmitic acid: 24-46% - stearic acid: 2-9%
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Baobab: Vitamins
A, E
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Baobab: Specific Actions
Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Vulnerary support collegan and elastin
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Baobab: Common uses
body, facial, hair care
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Baobab: Skin types
Dry, damaged, chapped, exposed sin brittle/dry hair and nails
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Baobab: Absorption rate
fast
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Baobab: Aroma
light, nutty, mildly floral
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Baobab: Comedogenic rating
low
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Baobab: Shelf life
2 - 4 years
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Cocoa Butter: Botanical name
Theobroma cacao
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Cocoa Butter: Fatty Acids
- Arachidic acid: 1-2% - linoleic acid: 2 -4% - oleic acid: 33 - 35%% - palmitic acid: 20 - 26% - stearic acid: 31 - 35%
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Cocoa Butter: Vitamins
E,K
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Cocoa Butter: Specific Actions
Nourishing, skin regenerating, anti-inflammatory, circulation enhancing, antioxidant, protective
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Cocoa Butter: Skin types
not suggested for acne
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Cocoa Butter: Common Uses
to smooth scars, stretch marks, wrinkles
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Cocoa Butter: Aroma
pungent, earthy
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Cocoa Butter: Absorption rate
slow
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Cocoa Butter: Shelf life
3 years
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Cocoa Butter: Comedogenic rating
high
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Fatty Acids: Linoleic acid
Pollyunsaturated Essential fatty acid (omega 6) AKA vitamin F Improves barrier function of epidermis Reduces inflamation by giving rise to eicosanoids which regulate inflamation lightens skin (inhibits melatonin production) and reduces ultraviolet-induced hyperpigmentation Clears Acne by balancing sebum production. sebum in acne skin is rich in oleic acid and deficient tin linoleic acid whic makes it stick and clogs the pores leading to acne. linoleic acid balances and thins the sebum. keeps skin looking young and soft: promotes cell turnover and regeneration in epidermis Good for oily skin
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Fatty Acids: Oleic Acid
Monounsaturated Omega 9 highly moisturinzing: replenishes lost moisture and also locks in moisture by preventing it from evaporating. Reduces aging: a powerful antioxidant it fights and slows down aging by protecting agains oxidative damage. imporves skin healing: as an Anti-inflamatory it calms damaged skin and it also promotes skin healing Good for dry skin
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Fatty Acids: Linolenic Acid
polyunsaturated Essential fatty acid: Omega 3 Essential for skin health improves skin barrier integrity. Reduces inflamation:
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Fatty Acids: Palmitic Acid
Saturated moisturizes and softens the skin: emolient, forms an oclusive layer on skin locking in moisture Reduces aging: a powerful antioxidant it fights and slows down aging by protecting agains oxidative damage. cleansing: surfactant and emulsifier, that reduces surface tension, which helps water bind with the oil to clean or wash dirt and oil from skin. Great for soaps, shampoos and cleansers
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Fatty Acids: Stearic Acid
saturated fat cleansing: surfactant and emulsifier, that reduces surface tension, which helps water bind with the oil to clean or wash dirt and grease from skin. Great for soaps, shampoos and cleansers Emulsifying agent: Used to emulsify for lotions and creams etc. or to stabilize emulsions by preventing seperation. It is also used as a thickner the presence of SA is partially what gives moisturizing products like cocoa butter and shea butter their thicker consistency and lubricating effects. moisturizes and softens the skin: emolient, forms an oclusive layer on skin locking in moisture
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Fatty Acids: Palmitoleic Acid
monounsaturated Omega 7 youthful skin: palmitoleic acid stimulate skin cell growth and increase the synthesis of elastin and collagen, proteins that keep your skin young, strong, and reduce the appearance and onset of wrinkles. promotes wound healing: speeds up wound healing and closure and is inti-inflamatory
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Fatty Acids: Arachidic Acid
AKA eicosanoic acid saturated Data is limited emulsifier cleansing, surfactant
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Fatty Acids: Capric Acid
Saturated AKA decanoic acid Data limited
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Fatty Acids: Lauric Acid
Saturated moisterizing anti-inflamatory emulsifying/surfactant acne and other skin infections: lauric acid has been shown to be more effective than poroxide in killing bacteria associated with acne, its anti inflammatory effect also helps reduce the inflammation associated with acne and other infections.
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Fatty Acids: Caprylic Acid
AKA octanoic acid Saturated powerful anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial
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Fatty Acids: Myristic Acid
Saturated cleansing: surfactant and emulsifier, that reduces surface tension, which helps water bind with the oil to clean or wash dirt and grease from skin. Great for soaps, shampoos and cleansers
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Fatty Acids: Docosenoic acid
monounsaturated AKA Erucic acid ``` possible oclusive: locks in moisture be a natural lubricant for skin and hair have non-greasy emollient properties provide oxidative stability have a silky texture be an effective natural alternative to silicone in skin care products ```
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Fatty Acids:Eicosenoic acid
AKA GADOLEIC ACID have emollient properties be non-comedogenic (does not block the skin’s pores) be readily absorbed by the skin balance the oil in the skin, making it less oily
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Coconut: Botanical name
Cocos nucifera
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Coconut: Faty Acids:
``` Capric Acid: 5 - 10% Caprylic Acid: 6-10% Lauric Acid: 39 - 54% Linoleic Acid: 1 -2% Myristic: 15 - 23% Oleic Acid: 4 - 11% Palmitic Acid: 6 - 11% Stearic Acid: 1 - 4% ```
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Coconut: Vitamins
A and K
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Coconut: Specific Actions
``` Anti-microbial Anti-inflammatory antioxidant nourishing protective vulnerary strengthening exfoliating highliy moisturizing ```
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Coconut: Skin type
normal, dry, inflamed, damaged
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Coconut:Common uses
To remove makeup, nail, hair, body products, night creams, massage oils, deoderants, lip balm
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Coconut: comedogenic rating
high
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Coconut:Aroma
Coconut
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Coconut:Absorption rate
slow
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Coconut: shelf life
2 - 3 years
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Grapeseed: Botanical name
Vitis vinifera
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Grapeseed: Vitamins
E
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Grapeseed: Specific Actions
``` Antibacterial Antioxidant Vulnerary regulates sebum production toning ```
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Grapeseed: Skin type
mature, combination, oily. Useful for individuals who do not absorb oil well
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Grapeseed:Common uses
to remove makeup, hair, nails, body and facial products, massage oils
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Grapeseed:Comedogenic rating
Low
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Grapeseed:Fatty Acids
- linoleic acid: 65 - 85% - oleic acid: 12 - 22%% - palmitic acid: 5 - 10% - stearic acid: 2-7%
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Grapeseed:Aroma
Mild, sweet
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Grapeseed:Absorption rate
fast
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Grapeseed:Shelf life
6 months - 1 year
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Jojoba:Botanical Name
Simmondsia Chinensis
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Jojoba: Vitamins
E, B
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Jojoba: Specific Actions
``` Anti-aging Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Vulnerary pH balancing Highly penetrative ```
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Jojoba: Skin Types
Most skin types: especially blemish prone, combination or oily skin
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Jojoba: Common uses
To remove makup, Body, hair, nails, facial products.
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Jojoba: Comedogenic Rating
Low
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Jojoba: Faty Acids
Decosenoic Acid: 14 - 20% Eicosenoic Acid: 66 - 71% Oleic Acid: 10 - 15% Palmitic Acid:0 - 2 %
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JoJoba:Aroma
Mild
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Jojoba:Absorption rate
Fast
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Jojoba: Shelf life
2 - 3 years
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Olive: Faty Acids
* Oleic acid 55-83% * Linoleic acid 3.5-21% * Linolenic acid 0-1.5% * Stearic acid 0.5-5% * Palmitic acid 7.5-20%
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Olive: Botanical Name
Olea Europaea
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Olive: vitamin
E and K
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Olive:Specific Actions
anti-inflamatory vulnerary anti-oxidant
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Olive: Skin Type
Dry, Mature, combination skin
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Olive: Common Uses
Cleansers, soaps Lip balm Massage oils Hair care
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Olive:Comedogenic rating
Low
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Olive:Aroma
Strong, Fruity
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Olive:Absorption rate
Medium
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Olive: Shelf life
1 - 2 years
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Mango Butter: Botanical name
Mangifera Indica
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Mango Butter: Vitamins
A,E
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Mango Butter: Specific Actions:
Nourishing Vulnerary Protecting to dry and damaged skin UV Shielding
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Mango Butter: Skin Type
Dry, damaged, exposed skin, lips and hair
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Mango Butter: Common uses
Body, Facial products
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Mango Butter: Comedogenic rating
very low
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Mango Butter: Faty Acids
``` Arachidic Acid 2 - 2.5% Linoleic Acid 3 - 4 % Oleic Acid 40 - 46% Stearic Acid 40 - 45% Palmitic Acid 2 - 6% ```
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Mango Butter: Aroma
slightly sweet
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Mango Butter: Absorption Rate
Medium, absorbs more quickly than other butters
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Mango Butter: Shelf life
2 - 3 years
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Rosehip seed: Botanical Name
Rosa spp
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Rosehip seed: vitamins
C
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Rosehip seed: Specific Actions
``` anti-aging anti-inflammatory antioxidant vulnerary reduces hyperpigmentation scar softenening helpful for burns ```
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Rosehip seed: Skin type
normal to dry
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Rosehip seed: Common uses
facial and hair products
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Rosehip seed: comedogenic rating
very low
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Rosehip seed: Fatty Acid
``` Linoleic Acid 46 - 49 % Linolenic Acid: 26 - 30% Oleic Acid 12 - 14% Stearic Acid: trace Palmitic Acid 3 - 5% ```
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Rosehip seed: Aroma
Strong, characteristic
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Rosehip seed: Absorption
Medium
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Rosehip seed: Shelf life
6 - 9 months
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Shea Butter: Botanical name
Vitellaria Paradoxa
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Shea Butter: vitamins
A, E
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Shea Butter: Specific Actions
Anti-inflammatory Improves circulation absorbs UV rays reinforces acid mantle
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Shea Butter: Skin Type
Dry, mature, inflamed skin and hair
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Shea Butter: Common uses
Baby products, massage oils, deoderants, facial and hair products
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Shea Butter: Comedogenic rating
very low
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Shea Butter: Fatty Acids
``` Arachidic Acid: 0 - 3.5% Linoleic Acid 0.5 - 11 % Oleic Acid 37 - 62% Stearic Acid 25.5 - 50% Palmitic Acid 2.5 - 8.5% ```
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Shea Butter: Aroma
Nutty, Earthy
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Shea Butter: Absorption rate
slow to medium
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Shea Butter: Shelf Life
1 year
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Sesame: Botanical Name
Sesamun Indacum
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Sesame: Vitamins
E
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Sesame: Specific Actions
Anti-aging Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant
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Sesame: Skin type
dry skin, hair and nails
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Sesame: Common Uses
Massage Oils, Night creams, Body and Hair products
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Sesame: Comedogenic Rating
Low
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Sesame: Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid 30 - 47 % Oleic Acid 37 - 42% Stearic Acid 4 - 6% Palmitic Acid 8 -11%
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Sesame: Aroma
Nutty
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Sesame: Absorption Rate
Medium to Fast
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Sesame: Shelf life
1 year
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Sunflower: Botanical Name
Helianthus Annuus
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Sunflower: Vitamin
E
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Sunflower: Specific Actions
Improves circulation Vulnerary anti-inflammatory
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Sunflower: Skin Type
Mature, dry and sensitive skin
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Sunflower: Common Uses
Baby products, Massage Oil, cleansers, body and hair products
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Sunflower: Comedogenic rating
Low
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Sunflower: Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid 20 - 75% Oleic Acid 14 - 65%% Stearic Acid 8 -11% Palmitic Acid 2- 10%
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Sunflower: Aroma
MIld
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Sunflower: Absorption Rate
Medium to fast
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Sunflower: Shelf life
1 - 2 year
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Sweet Almond: Botanical name
Prunus dulcis
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Sweet Almond: Vitamins
B1, B2, B6
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Sweet Almond: Specific Actions
Boosts immune function anti-inflammatory improves skin tone enriches hair and nails
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Sweet Almond: Skin Type
normal, dry, sensitive, mature, delicate skin
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Sweet Almond: Common Uses
To remove makup, baby products, hair, nail, lip products, massage oil, body and facial products
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Sweet Almond: Comedogenic rating
Low
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Sweet Almond: Fatty Acid:
Linoleic Acid 8 - 28% Oleic Acid 64 - 82% Stearic Acid 6 - 8% Palmitic Acid 0.5 - 2%
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Sweet Almond: Aroma
Nutty, sweet
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Sweet Almond:Absorption rate
Medium
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Sweet Almond: Shelf life
1 year
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How to make a hot infused oil?
put oil with herbs in double boiler for 8 hours at a temperature of 40 C not exceeding 48 C, then strain and bottle.
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Black Seed: Botanical name
Black seed – Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae) – Seed or seed oil
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Black Seed: Fatty Acid
Linoleic | Oleic
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Black Seed:Skin type
mature, sun-damaged, and acne-prone skin, and can also be useful for those dealing with atopic dermatitis.
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Black Seed: Common Uses
Serums, atopic dermatitis. eczema, acne, relieving pain associated with cyclic mastalgia, asthma, to improve pulmonary function
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Black Seed: Specific Actions
Analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, aromatic, carminative, hepatic, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, spasmolytic, stomachic
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Black Seed: Energetics
Intitially and locally warming, but overall cooling
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Black Seed: Aroma
Aromatic, pungeunt, Spicy