Vegetable Oils for Soap Making

Botanical Name: Argania spinosa  Extraction Method: Mechanically Pressed Description: Argan oil is rich in Oleic and Linoleic acids and Vitamin E and is considered to be slow oxidising.  It is best suited for dry and dehydrated skin conditions as well as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis, in...

Botanical Name:  Arnica montana Extraction Method:  Infused in soyabean oil Part of Plant:  Rhizomes Country of Origin:  Australia Description:  Arnica Infused oil has traditionally been used to relieve pain, reduce swelling, contusions, sprains & bruises. Colour:  Light Yellow Aromatic...

Botanical Name: Persea americana Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Description: Avocado contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E, and Beta carotene, as well as lecithin, potassium and chlorophyll.  It is classified as a monosaturated oil.  It is best suited for dry skin conditions in topical applications....

Botanical Name: Persea americana Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Description: Avocado contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E, and Beta carotene, as well as lecithin, potassium and chlorophyll.  It is classified as a monosaturated oil.  It is best suited for dry skin conditions in topical applications....

Botanical Name:  Calendula officinalis Extraction Method:  Infused in soyabean oil Part of Plant:  Flowers Country of Origin:  Australia Description:  Calendula Infused oil has traditionally been used to heal wounds. Colour:  Bright Yellow Aromatic Description:  Calendula has very little scent...

Botanical Name: Cocos nucifera Extraction Method: Cold Pressed (refined, bleach & deodorised)  Description Coconut oil sold by is cold pressed from the flesh of the coconut (Copra). This one has bee refined and is therefore bleached & deodorised to make it a white colour. Aromatic...

Botanical Name: Oenothera fiennis Extraction Method:  Cold Pressed Description:  Evening Primrose contains high levels of GLA essential fatty acids and is good for dry and mature skin. It also Soothes inflammation and can be used in dandruff applications. Small amounts are often added to other...

Botanical Name: Linum usitatissimum Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Description: Flax seed is very high in the natural anti-oxidant Vitamin E. It is also a good oil for preventing scarring and stretch marks. Colour: Light Brown Aromatic Description: Flax Seed smells like freshly melted butter...

Botanical Name:  Hypericum perforatum Extraction Method:  Infused in olive oil Part of Plant:  Flowers Country of Origin:  New Zealand Description:  Commonly known as St John’s Wort, hypericum oil assists the healing of wounds, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Colour:  Yellow Aromatic...

Botanical Name:  Macadamia integrifolia Extraction Method:  Cold Press Description:  Macadamia Oil is a fantastic regenerative oil.  It is high in mono-unsaturated fatty acids, contains Palmitoleic acid (promotes young soft skin), as well as omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.  It has been...

Botanical Name: Olea europaea Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Description: Olive is an extremely versatile oil. It is a favorite on both dry and irritated skin. Colour: Yellow with Green Tones Aromatic Description: Olive Oil has an appealing odour, but an odour that can influence essential oils if...

Botanical Name: Elaeis guinensis Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Palm Oil is produced from the pulp and flesh and has very little scent.  It is white to off-white in colour and has a high melting point. This results in a harder bar of soap that lasts longer when sitting in the shower.  Common...

Botanical Name:  Rosa rubiginosa Extraction Method:   Cold Pressed Description:  Rosehip oil is extremely high in essential fatty acids and is known to help treat dry, irritated, weathered skin. It is also suitable for treating burns, scars and stretch marks.  There are some concerns that it can...

Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Description: Safflower Oil is the first choice amongst manufacturers for cosmetics requiring Moisturizing Oil. It is also very popular in massage blends as it is easily absorbed, and can be washed from sheets without heavy...

Botanical Name   Butyrospermum parkii Country of Origin  West Africa for dry, sensitive skin A lusciously rich butter extracted from the nut of a tree that grows in the wilds of Africa.  After refinement it has a very slight yellow color and almost no odor, but the applications remain the same....

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus Extraction Method: Cold pressed Description: Sunflower Oil has high Amounts of Vitamins A, B, D and E, minerals, lecithin, inulin, unsaturated fatty acids, and by all accounts, it is a good product for the skin. Colour: Light Yellow Aromatic Description: Sunflower...

This item has been discontinued as this is a nut oil and we are going nut-free.  The information below is for educational purposes only so you can compare the properties to other oils that we do stock. Botanical Name:  Prunis Amygdalus Extraction Method:  Cold Press Description:  Sweet Almond...

Botanical Name: Calophyllum inophyllum Country of Origin: Vietnam Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Description:  I first heard of Calophyllum when I was studying Aromatherapy back in 1998 via Kurt Schnaubelt, and his book on Advanced Aromatherapy.  Only catch was, we couldn't get it in NZ and the...

  Botanical Name:   Triticum vulgare Plant Part:   germ Extraction Method:  cold pressed Country of Origin:   USA Description/Specification Wheatgerm oil is very high in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, which is a natural antioxidant.  Proud of its great nourishing qualities, Wheatgerm oil is...