Base Oils have been used since the time of ancient Greece and Rome when aromatic oils were used in massages, baths, cosmetics, and medicinal applications. In the 1950s, Marguerite Maury, the first person to use individually prescribed combinations of essential oils for the individual’s desired therapeutic benefits, began diluting essential oils in a vegetable Base Oil and massaging them into the skin by using a Tibetan technique that applies pressure along the spine. “Base Oil” is a term generally used in the contexts of aromatherapy and cosmetic recipes for natural skin and hair care. It refers to base oils that dilute essential oils before topical application, as the latter are much too potent to apply directly to the skin.
Pomegranate Seed Oil
石榴籽油
Scientific Name: Punica Granatum
Origin: Turkey
Extract Sites: Seeds
Extract Method: Cold-pressed
Fondly referred to as “The Fruit of Life” and as “Nature’s Power Fruit,” Pomegranates symbolize numerous concepts, theories, and legends for several religious, cultural, spiritual, and medical practices.In its raw fruit form, Pomegranate seeds are used for culinary purposes such as in baking, cooking, or to garnish dishes. They are also used to create drinks such as juices and smoothies as well as alcoholic beverages including cocktails and wine. Pomegranate seeds are pressed to produce Pomegranate Oil, which is known to have numerous beneficial properties for skin, hair, and overall health. The main chemical constituents of Pomegranate Carrier Oil are: Punicic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Phytosterols, and Tocopherol (Vitamin E). Pomegranate Carrier Oil is derived from its ripe seeds by cold pressing, which preserves the oil’s quality as well as its enzymes, nutrients, and vitamins by protecting it from heat. To produce 1 lb (16 oz.) of Pomegranate Seed Oil, more than 200 lbs (3200 oz.) of fresh Pomegranates seeds are required.
Rosehip Seed Oil
玫瑰果籽油
Scientific Name: Rosa moshata
Origin: Turkey
Extract Sites: Seeds
Extract Method: Cold-pressed
Rosehip Oil can be pressed from the seeds of the Rosa canina variety that is found around the world in regions including South Africa and Europe; however, traditionally, it has been pressed from the seeds of the Rosa rubiginosa and Rosa moschata varieties found in the southern Andes. Used for more than 2000 years, especially by the women of Mayan, Egyptian, and Native American communities as well as by the Andean Indians of Chile, Rosehip Oil has been used largely in medicinal and cosmetic applications, often being regarded as the Oil of Youth. Due to its rich fatty acid profile and “dry oil” consistency, Rosehip Seed Oil is especially beneficial for replenishing and maintaining moisture in the skin and hair without feeling greasy. Rosehip is even believed to reduce the appearance of acne scars. The main chemical constituents of Rosehip Carrier Oil are: Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, and Stearic Acid.
Safflower Oil
红花油
Scientific Name: Carthamus tinctorius
Origin: Turkey
Extract Sites: Seeds
Extract Method: Cold-pressed
One of the oldest plants to ever be used, the Safflower was commonly cultivated as a dye plant, making it a key component in red and yellow dyes that were applied to ancient Egyptian textiles as early as the Twelfth Dynasty. Furthermore, Safflower garlands were reportedly discovered in the pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb and mummies were often wrapped in linens that were dyed with Safflower. The Safflower plant was believed to have the ability to effectively purify the blood by eliminating bodily waste and toxins, such as lactic acid, and to cleanse tissues and joints, thereby soothing arthritis and topical rashes while enhancing healthier liver function. Safflower Carrier Oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the Carthamus tinctorius botanical, a relative of the Sunflower. The main chemical constituents of Safflower Oil are Oleic, Linoleic, Palmitic, Stearic, Linolenic, and Palmitoleic acids.
Black Cumin Seed Oil
黑种草籽油
Scientific Name: Nigella sativa
Origin: Morocco
Extract Sites: Seeds
Extract Method: Cold-pressed
For more than 3000 years, Cumin seeds and the oil that they yield have both been used in cosmetic, medicinal, and culinary applications. They were applied as herbal remedies, condiments, and treatments for aches and topical irritations, including bites, sores, inflammation, and rashes. According to historical sources, it is believed that Black Cumin Seed Oil was first used by the Assyrians of ancient Egypt, where it came to be used by renowned royal figures, such as Cleopatra and Nefertiti, who used it in their skincare routines, beautifying baths, and medicinal applications.Due to the strengthening property of Black Cumin Seed Oil, physicians like Hippocrates prescribed it to patients who experienced general illness and feebleness. Black Cumin Seed Carrier Oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the Fennel Flower. The main chemical constituents of Black Cumin Seed Carrier Oil are Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, and Linoleic Acid.
Jojoba Oil
荷荷巴油
Scientific Name: Simmondsia chinensis
Origin: Israel
Extract Sites: Seeds
Extract Method: Cold-pressed
Derived from the seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis botanical, the liquid commonly known as Jojoba Oil is not really an oil but rather a liquid wax ester. In the 18th century, the indigenous peoples softened the Jojoba seeds by heating them and then, using a mortar and pestle, they ground the seeds into a buttery salve that was meant to be applied as a cosmetic ingredient to the skin and hair as an ointment and a conditioning agent. This salve also functioned as a softener and preservative for animal hides. The main chemical constituents of Jojoba Carrier Oil are: Gadoleic Acid (Eicosenoic Acid), Erucic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Behenic Acid, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B Complex.Unrefined Jojoba Carrier Oil is clear golden in color, liquid at room temperature, and its scent is slightly nutty. Refined Jojoba Oil is colorless and does not have an odor.
Prickly Pear Seed Oil
仙人掌籽油
Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus indica
Origin: Morocco
Extract Sites: Seeds
Extract Method: Cold-pressed
Prickly pear oil has been in use for many centuries now. Only recently, research has begun to show how prickly pear oil is beneficial for human skin. Early findings suggest that prickly pear oil can boost the health of the skin and help to clear and control acne. In the Mediterranean region where the prickly pear grows in abundance, the Berber women of Morocco have been benefitting from the beloved fruit’s seed oil when it comes to protecting their skin from the harsh sun and strong winds. The main constituents of the prickly pear carrier oil are linoleic acid, oleic acid, naturally occurring carotenoids, Omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin C, and flavonoids.Prickly pear oil is extracted from the seeds of the fruit by cold-pressing. Although on an average, the prickly pear fruits contain about 150-300 seeds, the seeds themselves are tiny and only contain about 5% oil. It takes a whopping 1-ton seed, which is millions of seeds, of prickly pear fruits to produce just 1 liter (4 cups) of oil.
