|
Color |
Obtained |
Contains |
Uses |
Base oil |
Sweet
Almond Oil
|
very pale yellow
|
from the
kernel
|
glucosides,
minerals, vitamins. Rich in Protein.
|
good for all skin types.Helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness, and inflammation
|
can be used
as a base oil,
100 percent.
|
Apricot
Kernel Oil
|
pale yellow
|
from the kernel
|
minerals, vitamins.
|
all skins, especially prema- turely aged, seniitive, inaamed, and dry |
Avocado
Pear Oil
|
dark green
|
from the fruit
|
vitamins, protein, lecithin, fatty acids
|
all skins, especially dry and dehydrated; eczema
|
use as an addition to a base oil, 10 percent dilution. |
Borage
Seed Oil
|
pale yellow
|
from the seeds
|
gamma linolenic acid, vita- mins, minerals
|
PMT, multiple sclerosis, menopausal problems, hear disease, psoriasis and eczema, prematurely aged skin. Good for regenerating and stimulating the skin. All skin types.
|
use as a 10 percent dilution |
Carrot Oil
|
orange
|
|
vitamins, minerals, beta- carotin
|
premature aging, itching. drynesi, psoriasis and eczema. Rejuvenating; reduces scarring. an essential oil in its own righto but often used in base oils
|
use as a 10 percent dilution. Do not use undiluted on Skin. |
| Corn Oil |
pale yellow
|
|
protein, vitamins, minerals
|
soothing on all skins (as a base oil)
|
can be used
100 percents |
Evening Primrose Oil
|
pale yellow
|
|
gamma linolenic acid, vitamins, minerals
|
PMT, multiple sclerosis, menopausal problems, heart discase. Excellent in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema. Helps to prevent premature aging of the skin.
|
use a 10 percent dilution |
| Grapeseed Oil |
almost colorless or pale green
|
|
vitamins, minerals, protein
|
All skins
|
can be used
100 percent |
Hazelnut Oil
|
yellow
|
from the kernel
|
vitamins, minerals, protein
|
has a slight astringent action; good for all skins
|
can be used
100 percent |
| Jojoba Oil |
yellow
|
from the bean
|
protein, minerals, a waxy substance that mimics collagen
|
inflamed skins, psoriasis, eczema, acne, hair care, all skin types; highly penetrative
|
use a 10 percent dilution |
Olive Oil
|
green
|
|
protein, minerals, vitamins
|
rheumatic conditions, hair care, cosmetics; soothing
|
use a 10 percent dilution |
Peanut Oil (Arachis Nut)
|
pale yellow
|
|
protein, vitamins, minerals
|
All skin types
|
can be used
100 percents |
Safflower Oil
|
pale yellow
|
|
protein, minerals, vitamins
|
All skin types
|
can be used
100 percents |
Sesame Oil
|
dark yellow
|
|
vitamins, minerals, proteins. lecithin, amino acids
|
psoriasis, eczema, rheumatism, arthritis
|
all skin type |
Soya Bean Oil
|
pale yellow
|
|
protein, minerals, vitamins
|
All skin types
|
can be used
100 percent |
Sunflower Oil
|
pale yellow
|
|
vitamins, minerals |
All skin types
|
can be used
100 percent |
Wheatgerm Oil
|
yellow/orange |
|
protein, minerals, vitamins
|
eczema, psoriasis, prematurely aged skin; all skin type
|
use a 10 percent |
