Carrier Oils Flashcards
Appricot oil: Fatty acid content
Fatty acid content:
- linoleic acid: 8 - 28%
- oleic acid: 64 - 82%
- palmitic acid: 6 - 8%
- stearic acid: 0.5 - 2%
Apricot Oil: Vitamins
Vitamins: A,B,C,E
Apricot Oil: Specific Actions
- Highly moisterizing
- intinflamatory
- anitbacterial
- antioxidant
- nourishing
- scar softening
- vulnerary
- brightening
- toning
Apricot Oil: Skin type
dry, mature and sensitive skin
Apricot Oil: Common uses
haircare, facial care, massage
Argan oil: Fatty Acids
- linoleic acid: 28 - 36%
- oleic acid: 44- 55%
- palmitic acid: 10 - 15%
- stearic acid: 5 - 6%
Argan oil: Vitamins
A, E
Argan oil: Specific Actions
anti aging
aniti-inflammatory
vulnerary
scar softening
Argan oil: Skin Type
normal, oily, mature, ageing, damaged, acne prone
Argan oil: Common uses
facial care, hair care, acne preparations, rash preparations
Argan: Comedogenic rating
low
Argan: Absorption rate
medium to fast
Argan: Shelf life
1 - 2 years
Argan: Aroma
Pungent
Apricot: Comedogenic rating
low
Apricot: Absorption rate
Fast
Apricot: shelf life
1 year
Apricot: Aroma
MIld
Avocado: Fatty Acids
- linoleic acid: 6- 18%%
- oleic acid: 36 - 80%
- palmitic acid: 7 - 32%
- Palmitoleic acid: 2 - 13%
- stearic acid: 0.5 - 1.5%
Avocado: Vitamins
A, E, High mineral content
Avocado: Specific Actions
Vulnerary
highly moisterizing
nourishing
Avocado: Skin Type
dry, mature, combination, weakened, depleted, damaged,
Avocado: Common Uses
body care, hair care
Avocado: Comedogenic rating
low