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Various Base Oils 100ml

Various Base Oils 100ml

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Base oils are ideal for diluting Essential Oils before using them on the skin.

Carefully selected and sourced from around the world, Base Oils have extensive applications in aromatherapy where they are used to dilute Essential Oils for therapeutic purposes.  

All our base oils are 100% natural pure oil. We carry a wide variety of cold-pressed, fractionated and solvent extraction base oils, also known as 'carrier' oils.

Widely used for massage therapy as well as in the manufacturing of soaps and cosmetics, our Carrier Oils range from 100% natural to refined, bleached and deodorized varieties, to suit your various needs.

Grapeseed Oil its very versatile oil and may be used for wide range of applications in aromatherapy ,massages and skin care. Oil is full of powerful nutrients and  promotes healthy skin and hair growth. Grapeseed oil is often used as an ingredient in soaps, creams and lotions.

Colour and odour: clear yellow to yellowish green colour with very faint, sweet scent

Texture: light in texture and is easily absorbed

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Sweet almond oil is loaded with powerful vitamins and antioxidants and suitable for sensitive, dry and oily skin. May help reduce acne, boost collagen production and protect skin against the potential sun damage. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties. Commonly used as the carrier oil for cosmetic purposes. Its also often used in massage therapy to help relieve muscular pains and soreness.

Colour and Odour:  has pale yellow to golden yellow colour and its almost odourless

Texture: Very Light texture

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Jojoba oil is full of healthy nutrients and may help naturally moisturise and hydrate the skin which can be beneficial when struggling with dry skin. May be also used as a carrier oil  in combination with essential oils , its also widely used as an ingredient in moisturisers ,shampoos, lip balms and many other beauty products.

Colour and odour :  Jojoba oil has bright golden colour and very mild  nutty smell

Texture : thick, soft, velvety

Shelf Life: 1 year

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Peach Kernel oil may be used to calm skin irritations keeping the surface of the skin subtle. It is often used as an ingredient in cosmetic creams, massage oils, scrubs ect. Its healthy vitamins and acids help the skin maintain its moisture  and can contributes to the toning and firming of the skin.

Colour and Odour: has light golden colour and delicate aromatic smell

Texture: light textured oil

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Apricot Kernel oil is known to have anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties that may benefit your health and appearance of your skin. Its often used in cosmetic products such as moisturisers, exfoliators and face and hair masks.

Colour and Odour:  pale to mid-yellow colour with very mild sweet scent

Texture: light textured oil with fast absorption

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Fractionated Coconut oil is widely used as a carrier oil for the essential oils in aromatherapy or massage treatments. It has excellent soothing, healing and moisturising properties that may help sooth many skin irritation.

Colour and odour : has clear to yellow colour and odourless scent 

Texture: light textured, easily absorbed

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Hempseed oil is rich in vitamins, fatty acids  and minerals,  suitable for all skin types including oily and acne-prone skin. Its use is popular in skin care and beauty products as may help reduce wrinkles and prevent signs of ageing. When used in aromatherapy treatments may improve circulation, ease muscle and joint aches.

Colour and Odour : has dark to clear light green colour and very ,mild nutty scent

Texture:  light and thin consistency

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Avocado oil is rich in fatty acids and anti-inflammatory antioxidants , suitable for dry, ageing and dehydrated skin.It is easily absorbed and may help with skin complaints such as eczema. May be used as a carrier oil combined with essential oils , for aromatherapy treatments or added to lotions, creams, face masks or bath oils.

Colour and Odour: has pale yellow to light green colour with very mild scent 

Texture: smooth, silky texture

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Wheatgerm Oil is a great source of Vitamin E, which is an anti-oxidant that may benefit your skin but may also act as a natural preservative for your massage oils and blends. With its regenerative properties may helps soften damaged and ageing skin.

Colour and odour : golden yellow to orange colour , intensive wheat scent 

Texture: Very Rich ( not suitable  as a base oil for massages, best mixed with other oils )

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Evening Primrose oil is rich source of omega-6 and  fatty acids and has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties .It facilitates the healing process and may help reduce the appearance of scars and calm inflammation. Often used in cosmetics to sooth and moisturise the skin, scalp and hair.

Colour and odour : has light golden colour and mild nutty scent

Texture: fine texture

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Macadamia oil has a anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties that may soothe and protect your skin. Rich in Oleic acid and other healthy nutrients, oil is believed to be incredibly beneficial for dry and ageing skin. Is used for a variety of products in the cosmetic industry such as creams, sun creams , lotions , shampoos and conditioners. Its perfect for use with any essential oils and for massage and aromatherapy.

Colour and Odour : clear golden yellow colour and mild nutty smell

Texture:  has light yet rich feel consistency

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Borage oil is very high in Omega 6 and is believed to be beneficial to dry and damaged skin and may provide relief from several chronic skin disorders.  Its great for use with essential oils and other carrier oils. Used as an ingredient in cosmetic products such as face serums and moisturisers.

Colour and Odour : golden yellow colour with very little odour . 

Texture: slightly thick texture

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Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and has great antibacterial and moisturising properties, which may help prevent premature signs of ageing and reduce inflammation. Its a very common ingredient in skin care and aromatherapy , used in soaps, body washes and lotions.

Colour and odour :  yellowy gold colour with mild distinctive smell

Texture: heavy viscosity, oily texture

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Calendula oil its self is quite versatile. It is said to help with skin complaints with its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Its widely used in the cosmetics industry on its own or to make ointments, creams, or salves. 

Colour and odour: yellow to amber colour with  mild spicy sweet aroma

Texture: light texture

CALENDULA OIL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD NOT BE USED BY ANYONE THAT HAS AN ALLERGY TO RAGWEED .

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Vitamin E Oil is a natural anti-oxidant and it is said to be great at preventing damage to the skin. It is a great moisturiser that may help with premature ageing and reduce acne and stretch marks.

Colour and odour:  has clear orange to yellow colour with mild "wheaty" aroma (made from wheat germ) 

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Hazelnut Oil itself is a multi-purpose oil. It contain powerful antioxidant and minerals that may be beneficial for damaged skin and dry skin. Its a popular ingredient in beauty cosmetics as is believed to reduce wrinkles and prevent early ageing. Often used as carrier oil for aromatherapy, massage oils, moisturisers and hair care. 

Colour and odour:  pale yellow colour with  mild scent

Texture: Thin and smooth

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Rosehip Oil has many useful properties for the skin. It promotes skin and tissue healing and may reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles. May be used directly on skin as a moisturiser or in aromatherapy blended with essential oils.

Colour and Odour : deep golden colour with subtle earthy aroma.

Texture: thin, dry texture

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Neem oil is perfect for regeneration of dry and sensitive skin and hair -  best used in small quantities in blends. Due to its high content of fatty acids and nutrients is often used in a variety of beauty products such as creams, body lotions and hair products.

Colour and Odour: can vary from golden yellow to dark brown and has a strong garlic/nutty aroma

Texture:  very thick consistency, can solidify in colder temperatures

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Castor oil is great carrier oil for essential oils and is also used to enhance the absorption of other cosmetic ingredients. With its thick texture this oil can be a great remedy for the dry skin. When used as a massage oil it can help to blood circulation and may also benefit the hair growth.

Colour and Odour: Castor oil has pale yellow colour and almost odourless oily like smell

Texture: very thick oil, honey like texture

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Rapessed oil contains high source of vitamins and antioxidant and promotes regenerative properties. When used for massage treatments , may be used on its own or combined with other oils. Rapessed oil with its moisturising  properties may also help improve the condition of the hair and scalp.

Colour and Odour :  pale golden colour , no scent

Texture: light texture

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Argan oil contains essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals and with its moisturising and softening properties may help protect your skin and hair from early signs of ageing and potential sun damage. It is commonly used in skin moisturisers and hair care products.

Colour and odour : has light golden yellow colour and mild nutty aroma 

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Contains more Vitamin E than olive oil, glavonoids like oligomeric procyanidin, inolenic acid, Oleic acid, Omega 3 fatty acids, Omega 6 fatty acids, Omega 9 fatty acids, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E.

With its thin consistency, grapeseed oil is an amazingly light-weight moisturizer. It is lighter than coconut oil and jojoba oil.

Color and Smell:  Its color ranges from clear to yellow to light green. Light. Slightly Nutty and Sweet.

Texture: Grapeseed oil has satin-like texture.

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Our Sweet Almond Base Oil is sourced from USA and made with cold pressed extraction method. The fruit of the tree is not actually a nut but a drupe, which means a fleshy outer skin with a hard shell inside it that contains the seed.
Sweet Almond Oil is very similar to Peach Kernel and Apricot Kernel. It is suited for nourishing dry skin and also for various other skin complaints like eczema and dermatitis. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties.

Color and Smell:  Colourless to pale yellow. Odourless.

Texture: Very Light Oil.

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Jojoba Oil has many positive effects. The oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is said to work well for arthritis. It's also great for the skin, having a positive effect on eczema, dry skin, sunburn, psoriasis and chapped skin.

A jojoba oil moisturizes our skin and hair when our body stops doing it naturally. It is perfect for removing the dirt, makeup and bacteria from your face as you use it. 

Jojoba oil prevents razor burns, waxy texture eliminates the threat of shaving incidents like cuts and razor burn.

Color and Smell: Jojoba oil has a golden color and a slightly earthy smell. 

Texture: Jojoba Oil is a light oil with the thick texture like a wax

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Peach Kernel Oil can be used to create lotions and creams that are perfect for summer skin. This moisturizing oil is great at nourishing the skin without leaving a greasy feel.

Our Peach Kernel Base Oil is studiously selected, bought more often not from primary sources, tested for purity and subjected to rigorous quality control standards.
Sourced from all over the world this Peach Kernel Base Oil is sourced from Spain and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Color and Smell: clear light yellow with a slight smell and mild taste

Texture: Peach Kernel Oil is light textured and easily absorbed 

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Like the Peach, the Apricot was brought to Europe from the Middle East by the Romans. Over the years it has become widely grown in many of the warmer European countries and has also become widely grown in the US. 

The oil is great for the skin and easily absorbed. It is said to be useful for itching and eczema.

Apricot Kernel Base Oil is sourced from Spain and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Color and Smell: A clear, pale yellow liquid that is virtually odourless.

Texture: light and absorbs fast; even faster than jojoba and argan oil

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Coconut Oil in it's purest form is solid at room temperature. The process of 'fractionating' the oil removes some of the proteins and fatty acids from the oil and in the process makes it a liquid.
Coconut Base Oil is widely used in a number of applications. It is a good moisturiser for the skin and when applied to hair it helps to retain proteins.

Coconut Base Oil is sourced from Indonesia and made with fractionated extraction method.

Color and Smell: water clear with coconut smell and taste

Texture: pretty easy to pour and appears to the naked eye with a cloudy texture.

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Hemp has been used all over the world for many years. It is a very useful plant and to this day is still used for everything from high tensile fibres, plastics and fuels to animal bedding soil purification and jewellery. It literally has so many uses that they won't all fit on this page.

Hempseed Base oil itself is just as useful. In it's refined form it is generally used in cosmetic and personal care products and in Aromatherapy. The oil is a great skin moisturiser.

Our Hempseed Base Oil is sourced from Indonesia and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Color and Smell: Its color ranges from Light to Medium Green.  Faint. Slightly Nutty

Texture:  thin and dry consistency

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The Avocado is originally from Mexico and as far as we can see it did not make it's way across to Europe until some time in the early 16th century. The Bulk of Avocado crops today still come from central and South America and many hundreds of years of selective breeding and different climates have produced several different types of fruit. 

Avocado Oil is great for the skin. It is easily absorbed and it is said to help with skin complaints such as eczema. It's also good for ageing skin as it is believed to help improve the skin's elasticity.

Our  Avocado Base Oil is sourced from South Africa and made with cold pressed extraction method. 

Color and Smell: Its color ranges from  dark green to light green, Fruity Flavour

Texture: Creamy and smooth

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Wheatgerm Oil is a great source of Vitamin E, which is an anti-oxidant. So not only is it great for your skin but can also act as a natural preservative for your massage oils and blends.

In aromatherapy, the oil is very good for many skin issues.

Color and Smell: Its color ranges from clear orange to yellow in color and tastes like wheat, the smell is a little strong, and wheaty

Texture: Very Rich (not suitable as a base for massage oils)

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Evening Primrose, sometimes known as Evening Star is a Biennial plant common to North America and other temperate counties. The plant is named Evening Primrose as the flowers open fully at night and close up again through the morning of the next day.

Evening Primrose Oil is said to have many properties. Among them are a number of positive effects to the skin such as helping with dandruff, eczema and psoriasis.

Color and Smell: It is golden yellow and has a slightly nutty scent

Texture:  Evening Primrose Oil has a thick consistency that is absorbed into the skin very slowly

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The Macadamia nut was first discovered (by Europeans) after the settlement of Australia although they had been eaten and processed by the indigenous Australians for many years.
In cosmetics, the oil is generally used in thicker creams due to the oils heavier and more luxurious feel.
Macadamia also has some use in blocking the harmful rays of the sun so is often used in sun lotions. Probably most notably, the oil closely resembles sebum, which is naturally produced by the skin to protect itself.

Color and Smell: Macadamia Oil color is Clear with a slight yellow hue. The oil is more aromatic than other nut oils and is very sweet

Texture: Because it is a thicker oil, it will leave an oily film on the skin

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The Borage plant, also known as the Starflower, is a bristly plant origination from the Middle East. Now the plant is cultivated in most warmer parts of the World, including Africa, Asia Southern Europe and South America.

Borage Oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant. It is very high in Omega 6, containing up to 24%. It is said to work well with various skin complaints such as dermatitis and it also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Colour and Smell: light yellow, very little scent with a slightly sweet tone. 

Texture: thin to medium, somewhat oily on the skin

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Olive oil is high in healthy fatty acids, anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants. It can be used as a carrier oil to help hydrate your skin, speed up wound healing and even help to fight infections.

Research suggests that olive oil may serve as a promising treatment for skin related conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne and atopic dermatitis. It helps to improve these skin issues by reducing inflammation and fighting the growth of bacteria.

Color and Smell:  Light to Medium Green, 

Texture: Thick, Fruity, slightly peppery

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Vitamin E refers to tocopherols and tocotrienols which are soluble in fat. Vitamin E can be found in many different types of oil but most notably in Wheatgerm Oil.

Vitamin E Oil is a natural anti-oxidant. As the oil is an anti-oxidant it is said to be great at preventing damage to the skin and is also a great moisturiser. It's believed to help with anti ageing and reducing minor scars such as acne and stretch marks.

 Vitamin E Base Oil is sourced mainly from Germany and made with cold pressed extraction method. Supplied in 100 ml glass bottles and all 100% natural.

Color and Smell:  Its yellow colored oil made from wheat germ that has a nutty, wheat-like taste and smell.

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The common hazelnut is grown all over the European and Asian continents and beyond. It is primarily grown for the nut but has also been used in Britain and Europe as hedgerows on farmland for hundreds of years. Hazelnut usage dates back at least 9000 years with archaeological evidence of mass hazelnut processing being found at several places in the British Isles.

Hazelnut Oil itself is a multi-purpose oil. In cosmetics, the oil is nourishing to the skin with some astringent properties.

Colour and Smell:  light yellow, mild scent.

Texture: Fine textured, one of the highly unsaturated vegetable oils

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Rosehip Oil has many useful properties for the skin. It is an astringent. It is also said to aid and speed up skin and tissue healing and reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles.

Rosehip Base Oil is sourced from Chile and made with cold pressed extraction method. Supplied in 100ml glass bottles and all 100% natural.

Colour and Smell: clear, mild with an earthy aroma.

Texture: light and leaves the skin slightly oily

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Neem oil is perfect for regeneration of dry and sensitive skin and hair -  best used in small quantities in blends.

Our  Neem Oil Base Oil is studiously selected, bought more often not from primary sources, tested for purity and subjected to rigorous quality control standards.

Colour and Smell: Brown - Green, Neem oil has a rich, earthy, green musty smell

Texture: Viscous 

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Our Castor Oil Base Oil is studiously selected, bought more often not from primary sources, tested for purity and subjected to rigorous quality control standards.

Sourced from all over the world this Castor Oil Base is sourced from Spain and made with cold pressed extraction method. 

Color and Smell: Its clear and colourless; being odorless/having a light oily scent 

Texture: honey like texture

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Our Rapeseed Oil Base Oil is studiously selected, bought more often not from primary sources, tested for purity and subjected to rigorous quality control standards.

Sourced from all over the world this Rapeseed Oil Base is sourced from France and made with solvent extraction method.

Color and Smell:  golden yellow, no scent

Texture: light texture

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Argan oil is believed to be one of the rarest oils in the world, argan oil is a robust, nutty oil made largely in Morocco from the nuts of the argan tree. Argan trees used to cover much of North Africa but they are now greatly reduced in numbers, hence the high price of argan oil.
 The nut is very difficult to remove from its sturdy fruit and the nuts were originally harvested, not from the tree, but from the droppings of the goats that climbed the trees and ate the fruit. The nut is related to the olive but has a distinct flavour of its own; its oil is mostly used as a hair and skin treatment.
 Argan oil can become beauty elixir from head-to-toe. Its chock-full of essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals that promote overall health by moisturizing, softening as well as protecting skin and hair from sun damage without harmful toxins and Parabens.

Color and Smell: Color - Dark to Golden, the smell is sweet

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Tamanu oil is a fatty nut oil that is pressed from the seeds of the tamanu tree. Tamanu Oil has a strong, deep, earthy smell with a touch of nutty notes.

Tamanu oil is an active ingredient used in many skin care products, including anti-aging creams. The oil is rich in fatty acids, which can help keep skin moisturized.

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