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Safflower Seed Oil - Information and Tips for Using it in Handmade Soap and Cosmetics


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The oil extracted from the safflower plant (Carthamus tinctorius) is used widely in the food and cosmetic industries. There are two types of safflower oil which are commercially available - high oleic safflower oil and high linoleic safflower oil. High oleic safflower oil contains about 70% oleic acid. High linoleic safflower oil contains over 70% linoleic acid. Read More…

Sesame Seed Oil - A Brief History and Information For Using It In Handmade Soap and Cosmetics

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Sesame seed oil is a fixed oil that is obtained by pressing the seeds of Sesamum indicum. Sesame seed oil is sometimes called teel oil, gingle oil or benne oil. Sesame seeds have a rich history of use as a cosmetic ingredient and are thought to be one of the oldest seeds used for their oil. Read More…

The Many Types of Coconut Oil - Information For Using It In Handmade Soap and Cosmetics

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Have you ever noticed that there are several types of coconut oil available? There is RBD (refined, bleached, and deodorized) coconut oil (which can be purchased at different melting temperatures), organic coconut oil, expeller pressed coconut oil, fractionated coconut oil, monoi de tahiti, and virgin coconut oil. It's enough to make you dizzy. What is the difference? In this article we'll take a look at coconut oil processing and try to sort out what is available to cosmetic creators. Read More…

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