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Argan (Argania spinosa)

Argan oil is used to treat dry skin, wrinkles and to moisturise hair. Updated 30 January 2024

Armenian plum (Prunus armeniaca L.)

Plum oil is rich in fibre, B vitamins, potassium and magnesium - and it benefits the skin both topically and ingested. In fact, many concentrations of plum oil are rich in essential fatty acids and polyphenols, which can provide much-needed antioxidants to the skin and hair. Updated 30 January 2024

Avocado (Persea americana Mill.)

Avocado oil is also rich in antioxidants, which help reduce oxidative damage in our bodies and can help support things like wound healing, ... Updated 30 January 2024

Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.)

Black Seed may have effects in the body that help boost the immune system, fight cancer, prevent pregnancy, reduce swelling and reduce allergic reactions by ... Updated 30 January 2024

Borage (Borago officinalis L.)

Borage seed oil is a dietary supplement rich in essential fatty acids, which can help regulate the body's immune system and fight joint inflammation. Updated 30 January 2024

Camelina (Camelina sativa L.)

Camelina oil is a dietary supplement derived from the plant Camelina sativa, a member of the Brassicaceae family. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. It is often used to support heart health, reduce inflammation and improve skin health. Updated 30 January 2024

Castor oil (Ricinus Communis L.)

Castor oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal and analgesic properties that can provide health benefits. It may help relieve constipation, moisturise the skin, clean dentures and induce labour. Limited research suggests that castor oil may help relieve joint pain, but more research is needed. Updated 30 January 2024

Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)

Possible benefits of coconut oil include increasing good cholesterol, controlling blood sugar, reducing stress and more. However, more research is needed ... Botanical characteristics

Diesel tree (Copaïfera officinalis)

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Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Evening primrose oil has been touted as a remedy for everything from acne and PMS to high blood pressure. Find out about its uses and side effects. Updated 30 January 2024

Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.)

Hazelnut oil is often used as an ingredient in facial and body care products because of its many benefits to the skin, including hydration, barrier repair, soothing properties and reducing the appearance of fine lines. Updated 30 January 2024

Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)

Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help to tame chafing and cracking, reduce redness caused by drying, soothe the effects of eczema and rosacea and keep skin calm and comfortable. The vitamin E and B complex vitamins in jojoba oil help to repair and prevent damage to the skin. Updated 30 January 2024

Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia Maiden & Betche)

Macadamia oil contains omega 7 or palmitoleic acid, which is beneficial for healing wounds, scratches and burns. It contains phytosterols ... Updated 30 January 2024

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula oil has antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that may make it useful for healing wounds, soothing eczema and relieving nappy rash. Calendula oil is a natural oil extracted from marigold flowers (Calendula officinalis). It's often used as a complementary or alternative treatment. Botanical characteristics

Mountain Arnica (Arnica montana L.)

Arnica is used topically for a wide range of conditions, including bruises, sprains, muscle aches, wound healing, superficial phlebitis, joint pain, inflammation from insect bites, and swelling from broken bones. Botanical characteristics

Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Neem oil has the ability to balance oil production, heal wounds, stimulate collagen formation, reduce post-acne scarring and minimise skin inflammation. It ... Updated 30 January 2024

Perilla (Perilla frutescens)

Perilla oil suppresses the production of chemical mediators in allergic and inflammatory responses. These essential fatty acids have been associated with benefits in a wide range of inflammatory conditions, heart disease, colitis/Crohn's disease, asthma, allergies, antimicrobial, anticancer, etc. Botanical characteristics

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)

Safflower oil contains healthy fats called unsaturated fats. When consumed in moderation, it can provide health benefits such as blood sugar control, improved heart health and reduced inflammation. People can use it topically to treat dry skin, and it is safe to use when cooking at high temperatures. Botanical characteristics

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)

It's traditionally used to slow down the ageing process. People use sea buckthorn for burns, eczema, acne, indigestion, high blood pressure, wrinkled skin, ... Updated 30 January 2024

Sesame (Sesamum indicum)

Sesame oil contains antioxidants and other plant compounds that may benefit heart health, reduce arthritis symptoms and help treat gingivitis. There are two types of sesame oil: cold-pressed and toasted. People tend to use the cold-pressed variety for cooking and the toasted variety for seasoning. Updated 30 January 2024

Shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)

High concentrations of fatty acids and vitamins make shea butter an ideal cosmetic ingredient for softening the skin. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Using shea butter on your body, especially your face, can help to nourish, tone and soothe your skin. Updated 30 January 2024