Carrier Oils

What is it?

The oil pressed from the seeds of the Camellia oleifera where is has been used for centuries for skin and hair 

Botanical Name

Camellia oleifera

Origin

China and Japan

Method of Extraction 

Cold Pressed

Aromatic Description 

Light 

Viscosity 

Medium 

Absorption Speed/FEEL  

Fast

Color

Pale to golden yellow

Texture 

Leaves the skin feeling satiny smooth

Major Constituents

OLEIC ACIDS (OMEGA 9), LINOLEIC ACIDS (OMEGA 6), SQUALENE, Vitamin A, Vitamin E 

Medical Properties

·      Emollient

·       Hydrating

·      Anti-Aging

·      Protective

·      Reparative

·      Regenerating

·      Softening

·      Smoothing

·      Anti-Inflammatory

·      Cardioprotective

·       Hepatoprotective

·      Immunity-Boosting

·      Cholesterol Lowering

·      General Health-Enhancing

·      Analgesic,

·       Anti-Diabetic

·      Carminative

Uses 

·      Repair of damaged hair or brittle nails

·      Alleviate soreness and body

·      Ease inflammation 

·      Breaks down scar tissue. 

Refined/Unrefined

I’ve only used refined and like it

Strengths  

Absorbs fast and rich in antioxidants.

Weaknesses 

Can be pricey

Alternatives

Other fast-absorbing carrier oils can work, such as grapeseed or safflower oil

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