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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

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medium

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Avocado: shelf life

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1 - year

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Avocado: Aroma

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nutty-sweet

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Avocado: Botanical Name

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Laurus persea or Persea gratissima

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Apricot: Botanical Name

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Prunus Armeniaca

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Argan: Botanical Name

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Argania Spinosa

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Baobab: Botanical Name

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Adansonia digitata

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Baobab: Fatty Acids

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  • 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

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A, E

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Baobab: Specific Actions

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Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Vulnerary
support collegan and elastin

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Baobab: Common uses

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body, facial, hair care

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Baobab: Skin types

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Dry, damaged, chapped, exposed sin

brittle/dry hair and nails

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Baobab: Absorption rate

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fast

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Baobab: Aroma

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light, nutty, mildly floral

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Baobab: Comedogenic rating

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low

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40
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Baobab: Shelf life

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2 - 4 years

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Cocoa Butter: Botanical name

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Theobroma cacao

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Cocoa Butter: Fatty Acids

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  • 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

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E,K

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Cocoa Butter: Specific Actions

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Nourishing, skin regenerating, anti-inflammatory, circulation enhancing, antioxidant, protective

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Cocoa Butter: Skin types

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not suggested for acne

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46
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Cocoa Butter: Common Uses

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to smooth scars, stretch marks, wrinkles

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Cocoa Butter: Aroma

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pungent, earthy

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Cocoa Butter: Absorption rate

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slow

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Cocoa Butter: Shelf life

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3 years

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50
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Cocoa Butter: Comedogenic rating

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high

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Fatty Acids: Linoleic acid

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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

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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

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polyunsaturated
Essential fatty acid: Omega 3

Essential for skin health

improves skin barrier integrity.

Reduces inflamation:

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Fatty Acids: Palmitic Acid

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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

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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

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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

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AKA eicosanoic acid
saturated

Data is limited

emulsifier

cleansing, surfactant

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Fatty Acids: Capric Acid

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Saturated
AKA decanoic acid

Data limited

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Fatty Acids: Lauric Acid

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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

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AKA octanoic acid
Saturated

powerful anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial

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Fatty Acids: Myristic Acid

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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

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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

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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

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Cocos nucifera

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Coconut: Faty Acids:

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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

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A and K

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Coconut: Specific Actions

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Anti-microbial
Anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
nourishing
protective
vulnerary
strengthening
exfoliating
highliy moisturizing
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Coconut: Skin type

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normal, dry, inflamed, damaged

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Coconut:Common uses

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To remove makeup, nail, hair, body products, night creams, massage oils, deoderants, lip balm

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Coconut: comedogenic rating

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high

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Coconut:Aroma

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Coconut

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Coconut:Absorption rate

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slow

73
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Coconut: shelf life

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2 - 3 years

74
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Grapeseed: Botanical name

A

Vitis vinifera

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Grapeseed: Vitamins

A

E

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Grapeseed: Specific Actions

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Antibacterial
Antioxidant
Vulnerary
regulates sebum production
toning
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Grapeseed: Skin type

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mature, combination, oily. Useful for individuals who do not absorb oil well

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Grapeseed:Common uses

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to remove makeup, hair, nails, body and facial products, massage oils

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Grapeseed:Comedogenic rating

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Low

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Grapeseed:Fatty Acids

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  • linoleic acid: 65 - 85%
  • oleic acid: 12 - 22%%
  • palmitic acid: 5 - 10%
  • stearic acid: 2-7%
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Grapeseed:Aroma

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Mild, sweet

82
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Grapeseed:Absorption rate

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fast

83
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Grapeseed:Shelf life

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6 months - 1 year

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Jojoba:Botanical Name

A

Simmondsia Chinensis

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Jojoba: Vitamins

A

E, B

86
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Jojoba: Specific Actions

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Anti-aging
Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Vulnerary
pH balancing
Highly penetrative
87
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Jojoba: Skin Types

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Most skin types: especially blemish prone, combination or oily skin

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Jojoba: Common uses

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To remove makup, Body, hair, nails, facial products.

89
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Jojoba: Comedogenic Rating

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Low

90
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Jojoba: Faty Acids

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Decosenoic Acid: 14 - 20%
Eicosenoic Acid: 66 - 71%
Oleic Acid: 10 - 15%
Palmitic Acid:0 - 2 %

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JoJoba:Aroma

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Mild

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Jojoba:Absorption rate

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Fast

93
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Jojoba: Shelf life

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2 - 3 years

94
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Olive: Faty Acids

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  • 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

A

Olea Europaea

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Olive: vitamin

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E and K

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Olive:Specific Actions

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anti-inflamatory
vulnerary
anti-oxidant

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Olive: Skin Type

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Dry, Mature, combination skin

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Olive: Common Uses

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Cleansers, soaps
Lip balm
Massage oils
Hair care

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Olive:Comedogenic rating

A

Low

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Olive:Aroma

A

Strong, Fruity

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Olive:Absorption rate

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Medium

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Olive: Shelf life

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1 - 2 years

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Mango Butter: Botanical name

A

Mangifera Indica

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Mango Butter: Vitamins

A

A,E

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Mango Butter: Specific Actions:

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Nourishing
Vulnerary
Protecting to dry and damaged skin
UV Shielding

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Mango Butter: Skin Type

A

Dry, damaged, exposed skin, lips and hair

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Mango Butter: Common uses

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Body, Facial products

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Mango Butter: Comedogenic rating

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very low

110
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Mango Butter: Faty Acids

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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

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slightly sweet

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Mango Butter: Absorption Rate

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Medium, absorbs more quickly than other butters

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Mango Butter: Shelf life

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2 - 3 years

114
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Rosehip seed: Botanical Name

A

Rosa spp

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Rosehip seed: vitamins

A

C

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Rosehip seed: Specific Actions

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anti-aging
anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
vulnerary
reduces hyperpigmentation
scar softenening
helpful for burns
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Rosehip seed: Skin type

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normal to dry

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Rosehip seed: Common uses

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facial and hair products

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Rosehip seed: comedogenic rating

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very low

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Rosehip seed: Fatty Acid

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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

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Strong, characteristic

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Rosehip seed: Absorption

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Medium

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Rosehip seed: Shelf life

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6 - 9 months

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Shea Butter: Botanical name

A

Vitellaria Paradoxa

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Shea Butter: vitamins

A

A, E

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Shea Butter: Specific Actions

A

Anti-inflammatory
Improves circulation
absorbs UV rays
reinforces acid mantle

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Shea Butter: Skin Type

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Dry, mature, inflamed skin and hair

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Shea Butter: Common uses

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Baby products, massage oils, deoderants, facial and hair products

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Shea Butter: Comedogenic rating

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very low

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Shea Butter: Fatty Acids

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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

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Nutty, Earthy

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Shea Butter: Absorption rate

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slow to medium

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Shea Butter: Shelf Life

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1 year

134
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Sesame: Botanical Name

A

Sesamun Indacum

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Sesame: Vitamins

A

E

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Sesame: Specific Actions

A

Anti-aging
Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant

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Sesame: Skin type

A

dry skin, hair and nails

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Sesame: Common Uses

A

Massage Oils, Night creams, Body and Hair products

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Sesame: Comedogenic Rating

A

Low

140
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Sesame: Fatty Acids

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Linoleic Acid 30 - 47 %
Oleic Acid 37 - 42%
Stearic Acid 4 - 6%
Palmitic Acid 8 -11%

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Sesame: Aroma

A

Nutty

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Sesame: Absorption Rate

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Medium to Fast

143
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Sesame: Shelf life

A

1 year

144
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Sunflower: Botanical Name

A

Helianthus Annuus

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Sunflower: Vitamin

A

E

146
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Sunflower: Specific Actions

A

Improves circulation
Vulnerary
anti-inflammatory

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Sunflower: Skin Type

A

Mature, dry and sensitive skin

148
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Sunflower: Common Uses

A

Baby products, Massage Oil, cleansers, body and hair products

149
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Sunflower: Comedogenic rating

A

Low

150
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Sunflower: Fatty Acids

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Linoleic Acid 20 - 75%
Oleic Acid 14 - 65%%
Stearic Acid 8 -11%
Palmitic Acid 2- 10%

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Sunflower: Aroma

A

MIld

152
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Sunflower: Absorption Rate

A

Medium to fast

153
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Sunflower: Shelf life

A

1 - 2 year

154
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Sweet Almond: Botanical name

A

Prunus dulcis

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Sweet Almond: Vitamins

A

B1, B2, B6

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Sweet Almond: Specific Actions

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Boosts immune function
anti-inflammatory
improves skin tone
enriches hair and nails

157
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Sweet Almond: Skin Type

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normal, dry, sensitive, mature, delicate skin

158
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Sweet Almond: Common Uses

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To remove makup, baby products, hair, nail, lip products, massage oil, body and facial products

159
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Sweet Almond: Comedogenic rating

A

Low

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Sweet Almond: Fatty Acid:

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Linoleic Acid 8 - 28%
Oleic Acid 64 - 82%
Stearic Acid 6 - 8%
Palmitic Acid 0.5 - 2%

161
Q

Sweet Almond: Aroma

A

Nutty, sweet

162
Q

Sweet Almond:Absorption rate

A

Medium

163
Q

Sweet Almond: Shelf life

A

1 year

164
Q

How to make a hot infused oil?

A

put oil with herbs in double boiler for 8 hours at a temperature of 40 C not exceeding 48 C, then strain and bottle.

165
Q

Black Seed: Botanical name

A

Black seed – Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae) – Seed or seed oil

166
Q

Black Seed: Fatty Acid

A

Linoleic

Oleic

167
Q

Black Seed:Skin type

A

mature, sun-damaged, and acne-prone skin, and can also be useful for those dealing with atopic dermatitis.

168
Q

Black Seed: Common Uses

A

Serums, atopic dermatitis. eczema, acne, relieving pain associated with cyclic mastalgia, asthma, to improve pulmonary function

169
Q

Black Seed: Specific Actions

A

Analgesic, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, aromatic, carminative, hepatic, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, spasmolytic, stomachic

170
Q

Black Seed: Energetics

A

Intitially and locally warming, but overall cooling

171
Q

Black Seed: Aroma

A

Aromatic, pungeunt, Spicy

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