WHAT IS SANDAL OIL? Sandalwood is a luxurious essential oil with an elegant, soft, sweet, and woody fragrance characteristic of Eastern perfumes and incense. Sandalwood oil is obtained from the heartwood of trees in the Santalum genus. It is one of the most expensive oils in the world due to the extremely slow growth of trees and takes decades to mature. Used in aromatherapy, Sandalwood Essential Oil is known to help ground and calm the mind, promoting feelings of peace and clarity. A well-known mood enhancer, this extract is known to facilitate all sorts of related benefits, from reduced feelings of tension and anxiety to better quality sleep and increased mental attention, to enhanced feelings of harmony and sensuality. Centering and balancing, the scent of Sandalwood complement meditation practices by promoting a sense of spiritual well-being. A calming oil, it is also known to help manage the discomfort caused by indigestion and instead promote feelings of relaxation.
WHAT IS BORAGE OIL? The main chemical components of Borage Carrier Oil are Oleic Acid, Phytosterol, Linoleic Acid, Gamma Linolenic Acid, and Tocopherols. USE AS BODY OIL Borage oil is widely used in many forms of cosmetics, including facial oils, face serums, massage oils, and even body balms. For a soothing body balm formulation, melt a teaspoon of olive oil cream, a tablespoon of borage oil, 2 tablespoons of Coconut Oil, and 1/2 – 1 tablespoon of Grated Beeswax in a double boiler. After the mixture boils, pour the mixture into an airtight container and let it cool. Borage Oil is widely used in the manufacture of skin care products and by massage therapists. The oil is used to moisturize the skin. It acts as an anti-aging oil that moisturizes the skin. Massage therapists use oil to relieve stress, relax the body and mind, and soothe tense muscles. When a small amount (10% or less) of borage oil is added to other carrier oils, borage oil supports and increases the potential of the skin care product it is mixed with. You can make a relaxing massage oil by mixing 1 tablespoon of Jojoba Oil, 1 tablespoon of Sweet Almond Oil, ½ tablespoon of Olive Oil, and ½ tablespoon of Borage Oil. For a nice refreshing facial serum mix, mix ¼ tablespoons Rosehip Oil, 2 tablespoons Jojoba Carrier Oil, ¼ tablespoon Borage Oil, 8 drops Lavender Oil, and 1 drop Ylang Ylang Oil.
Castor oil is a translucent liquid with a yellow tint. It is an active ingredient in a wide variety of household items, from cleaning products to paints. It has also been used to treat a range of medical conditions, most notably digestive issues. Castor oil is broken down into ricinoleic acid in the small intestine. This speeds up the process of digestion. Although the evidence is less conclusive, castor oil has also demonstrated some potential benefits for the face and skin.
WHAT IS RICE BRAN OIL? Rice bran oil, which is obtained by squeezing the remaining hulls, in other words, the bran, after processing the rice grains, has started to gain value, especially in recent years, with the increasing trend towards organic products. Notable for its health benefits, rice bran oil is also widely used in the manufacture of medicinal and cosmetic products. The use of rice bran oil has been common in Far Eastern countries for centuries. Thanks to the antioxidants in its content, it is a very useful product, especially on the skin. The annual production of rice bran oil, which is produced as a by-product of the processing of paddy from the fields, is around 1-1.5 million tons worldwide. The majority of this amount consists of rice-producing countries such as Myanmar, Japan, China, and India in the Asian continent.
Çuha çiçeği yağı (Evening Primrose Oil/EPO), akşam çiçeği ya da eşek otu olarak bilinen Oenothera biennis bitkisinden elde edilen bir yağdır. İçeriğindeki gama-linolenik asit (GLA), bitki yağlarında bulunan omega-6 yağ asitlerinden biridir ve EPO’nun şifalı özellikleri bu maddeden kaynaklanır. Çuha çiçeği yağı, piyasada genellikle kapsül formunda bulunur ve tüketilir.
Meyvesinin hoş kokusu ve lezzetiyle bilinen çilekten soğuk presleme yöntemiyle elde edilen çilek yağı, doğanın en özel armağanlarından biridir.
Buğday yağı en fazla tercih edilen yağlar arasında bulunmaktadır. Özellikle saç için kullanıldığında mucizevi bir etki oluşturan buğday yağı son zamanlarda oldukça popüler bir hale gelmiştir. Siz de buğday yağı ile ilgili daha detaylı bir şekilde bilgi edinmek isteyebilirsiniz.
Biberiye, fesleğen, lavanta ve ada çayı ailesinin bir üyesi olup çoğunlukla Türkiye'nin Akdeniz bölgesinde yetişen bir bitki olma özelliği barındırmaktadır. Biberiye bitkisinden elde edilen biberiye yağı bu anlamda önemli bir doğal üründür.
Adı, şu ana dek hiç duymayan biri için oldukça garip gelse de baobab yağı, baobab adlı bir ağaç türünün yine aynı isimli meyvesinden ayıklanan tohumlardan elde edilen bitkisel bir yağ. Afrika ve Asya'da, özellikle tropikal bölgelerde yetişen bu ağaç türünün hem yüksekliği hem de genişliği 30 metreye kadar çıkabiliyor, şekliyle yüzlerce metre öteden bile fark edilebiliyor. Üstelik baobab ağacının öyle tek bir çeşidi değil birçok türü bulunuyor.
Uzun senelerdir bilinen yağlardan biri aynısefa yağıdır. Cilt kuruluğuna iyi gelmesi, tırnak mantarına iyi gelmesi gibi pek çok durum için sıklıkla kullanılır.
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