Unlocking the Power of Skin Care Oils for Radiant, Healthy Skin

Let’s be honest, we’re somewhat obsessed with skin care oils.

You could say we’re the Medici of oils.

Masters of the art, curators of the finest botanical treasures.

There’s something undeniably luxurious about massaging your skin with these pure oils.

A feeling that instantly transports you to a world of indulgence.

It’s like an escape hatch to self-care heaven.

And guess what? We’re letting you in on our favourite skin care oils.

Ready to treat your skin to something extraordinary?

Follow the link to part two and let the botanical magic unfold!\.

Natural skincare oils

Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus)

Source: Extracted from the seeds of the almond tree.

Properties: The unsaponifiable content, which accounts for approximately 1.5%, includes Beta-Sitosterol, Alpha-Tocopherol, and Squalane.

Benefits. Sweet Almond Oil is rich in Essential Fatty Acids. It is not easily absorbed into the skin, so slippage is sometimes provided.

Follow the link to find out more information about the beautiful, skin-loving benefits of Almond Oil.

Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca)

Source: Extracted from the nut of the seed.

Properties: Apricot kernel oil contains more Polyunsaturated Acids for edible purposes than most commercially available oils. This natural skin care oil is rich in Linoleic Acid and Vitamin A, and is readily absorbed by the skin, providing our skin with the essential elements it needs for optimal health.

Benefits: In natural skin care formulations, it serves as a valuable face oil and an excellent softener for the delicate skin around the eyes, mouth, and neck. Due to its light texture, it’s typically suited to dry and sensitive skin.

Argan Oil: (Argan Spinosa)

Source: Cold press production and refining.

Properties: Argan oil exhibits good oxidation resistance and acts as a free radical scavenger due to its high Vitamin E content, specifically in the form of Alpha-Tocopherol. It also contains Carotene and Phytosterols, making this an excellent anti-ageing oil.

Benefits: This natural skin care oil is one of the best natural skincare ingredients due to its skin-loving properties. It is suitable for damaged, mature skin, and when used around the eye area, it has good restructuring activity due to the seeds yielding an unsaturated oil. This oil is also rich in Oleic and Linoleic acids, which yield up to 35%. Argan Oil associates well with Rose Hip Seed Oil for anti-scarring and stretch mark reduction, making it an excellent body oil.

Avocado Oil (Persea Americana)

Source: Extracted from the oily flesh of the fruit of the Avocado Pear Tree.

Properties: It has a high sterol content and contains more Vitamin D than eggs. The oil is bright green due to its High Chlorophyll content, but this quickly turns brown in sunlight. Occasionally, a green colouring agent is added to refined oil to make it appear natural. The composition of the oil varies tremendously, depending on the variety.

Benefits: Avocado oil is a superior facial moisturising oil due to its skin-softening and protective properties. This oil is often included in anti-ageing formulas because it promotes cellular regeneration and has a well-known action on dry, fragile, distended skin that tends to damage easily.

For further reading on Avocado Oil, follow this link.

Blackcurrant Seed Oil (Ribes Nigrum)

Source: Extracted from the seed.

Properties: Loaded with Fatty Acids, especially GLA.

Benefits: Like Borage Oil, it supports the reconstruction of damaged skin and other cell membranes. It is a pleasant, mobile oil with anti-ageing and moisturising properties.

Borage Seed Oil (Borage Officinalis)

Source: Extracted from the Borage plant, the seeds yield about 40% of their weight in lipids. It produces blue star flowers, which have given this oil the nickname “Star Flower Oil”.

Properties: These natural skin care oils are high in GLA, a Fatty Acid that maintains healthy skin and repairs tissue damage.

Benefits: Borage seed oil is used in cosmetic preparations for its soothing and moisturising properties on dry and sensitive skin. It is most useful for dry, mature, and ageing skin.

Camellia Oil (Camellia Japonica)

Source: Extracted from the oil of the nuts.

Properties: Rich in Oleic and Linoleic acid, the virgin form is a soft, yellow oil.

Benefits: Due to its restructuring and moisturising benefits, this is an excellent ingredient in body oils and hair conditioning treatments. It is also active in after-sun products, eye gels, and skincare creams for mature, damaged skin.

Carrot Oil (Daucus Carota)

Source: Many get confused with Carrot oil. The herbal oil is based on the Wild Carrot, which has a small white root and no resemblance to the cultivated red carrot root. It yields a lovely, fragrant essential oil from the seed, with an oil content of less than 12%. Fresh, edible carrot roots are nearly all water, and their colour comes from carotenoids. The carrot root contains only minimal lipids, so crushing a carrot does not yield oil.

Properties: Fresh Carrot Pulp is very healing and analgesic. Rather than pressing the Carrot, it must be either macerated in another oil or the Carotene must be extracted with a solvent to yield the Oleoresin, which is then diluted to make it workable. Various grades exist; over-the-counter products can be little more than coloured oil. The best quality specifies a 0.2% concentration of Beta-carotene.

Benefits: These natural skin care oils are intensely yellow and can be used to colour creams. Rich in Vitamin E and carotene, these compounds offer potent Free Radical blockers, which are beneficial in many anti-ageing and after-sun lotion products. You can find this in abundance in our Xcell Barrier Repair Oil.

Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera)

Source: Extracted from the kernels of the coconut by centrifuging.

Benefits: Coconut oil is a stable fat that softens and moisturises the skin, making it one of the most effective natural body moisturisers.

There is a wealth of information available about coconut oil, which you can learn more about here.

Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao)

Source: Cocoa butter is a well-known skin lubricant. It is a natural skin care oil derived from the solid fat of the roasted seed of the Cocoa Plant.

Properties: It comprises up to 40-50% solid fat butter. Cocoa Butter has a distinct smell that is reminiscent of chocolate.

Benefits: We love Cocoa Butter, a beautiful natural skincare ingredient due to its healing and regenerating properties. Although this is a butter type, we think it deserves special attention.

To conclude. The naked truth

Let’s be real—we’re absolutely captivated by skincare oils. You could call us the Medici of oils—masters in curating the finest botanical treasures.

There’s something undeniably luxurious about massaging pure oils into your skin, instantly transporting you to a place of indulgence and self-care. It’s more than just a skincare routine; it’s an experience, a moment of pure luxury.

We’ve shared some of our favourite oils, but this is just the beginning.

Ready to elevate your skincare routine and discover the magic of these nourishing elixirs? Join us for part two and dive deeper into the botanical wonders that await your skin.