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Carrier Oils and Fixed Oils

Carrier Oils

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Carrier oils (sometimes referred to as "fixed oils") are some of the most important ingredients used in cosmetics and soaps. Carrier oils are nonvolatile oils that are removed from the seeds and fruit of plants. These oils are used as emollients in lotions and creams and they are the primary ingredients used to make vegetable-based soaps. The term “fixed” refers to the fact that these oils do not evaporate when exposed to air. Carrier oils are also called triglycerides because they are composed of fatty acids and glycerides (glycerin). Fatty acids are not harmful to the skin, but, in fact, they are moisturizers and emollients. Several different fatty acids exist in fixed oils. They go by several names including stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and lauric acid. Each carrier oil or fixed oil contains a unique combination of fatty acids which give that oil specific characteristics. For instance, oils that contain a high percentage of stearic acid or lauric acid are solid (saturated) at room temperature and are sometimes referred to as butters or fats. Vegetable oils that consist primarily of oleic acid are liquid (unsaturated) at room temperature.
  • Apricot Kernel Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Apricot Kernel Oil, Refined Our Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca) is cold pressed so that it retains all of the nutritional value, and refined. At the core of the apricot pit is the kernel, which is pressed to yield the apricot kernel oil. It has a
  • Price: $120.67
  • Avocado Oil (Unrefined)
  • Description: Avocado Oil, Unrefined Our Organic Avocado Oil (Persea gratissima) is cold pressed from the fruit of the avocado tree. Virgin (Unrefined) Avocado Oil has a smooth avocado flavor with just a hint of nuttiness, and will feel smooth in texture. The virgin
  • Price: $13.83
  • Avocado Oil (Unrefined)
  • Description: Avocado Oil, Unrefined Our Organic Avocado Oil (Persea gratissima) is cold pressed from the fruit of the avocado tree. Virgin (Unrefined) Avocado Oil has a smooth avocado flavor with just a hint of nuttiness, and will feel smooth in texture. The virgin
  • Price: $111.58
  • Organic Castor Oil (Virgin)
  • Description: Organic Castor Oil, Virgin Our Castor Oil is cold pressed from the organic seeds of the Castor Plant (Ricinus communis), thus retaining its valuable nutrients. It is heavier in texture than other vegetable oils, yet very mild and odorless. About Our
  • Price: $19.92
  • Organic Coconut Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Organic Coconut Oil, Refined Our Organic Coconut Oil is expeller pressed from the organic fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). It is refined, bleached and deodorized, thus removing much of its distinctive odor and flavor, leaving a mild coconut
  • Price: $16.83
  • Organic Coconut Oil (Virgin)
  • Description: Organic Coconut Oil, Virgin Our Organic Coconut Oil is expeller pressed from the organic fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), thus retaining its distinct, rich flavor and aroma of coconut. About Our Vegetable Oils We b
  • Price: $109.92
  • Evening Primrose Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Evening Primrose Oil (Refined) Our Evening Primrose Oil is a pure oil produced by cold press from the seeds of Oenothera biennis, then refined, bleached, and deodorized. Evening Primrose seeds contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid
  • Price: $28.33
  • Evening Primrose Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Evening Primrose Oil (Refined) Our Evening Primrose Oil is a pure oil produced by cold press from the seeds of Oenothera biennis, then refined, bleached, and deodorized. Evening Primrose seeds contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid
  • Price: $450.67
  • Organic Evening Primrose Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Organic Evening Primrose Oil (Refined) Our Organic Evening Primrose Oil is a pure oil produced by cold press from the seeds of Oenothera biennis, then refined, bleached, and deodorized. Evening Primrose seeds contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an esse
  • Price: $28.92
  • Grapeseed Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Grapeseed Oil, Refined Our Grapeseed Oil is expeller pressed from the seed of Vitis vinifera and refined, producing a superior quality oil. It has a mild odor with a delicious, light, sweet and delicate nutty flavor. About Our Vegetable Oils
  • Price: $27.00
  • Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Description: Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Our Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is cold pressed from the finest quality fruit of organic olive trees (Olea europaea) to preserve the highest levels of flavor and nutrients.The taste is slightly fruity and mildly peppery
  • Price: $22.25
  • Organic Sesame Oil (Virgin)
  • Description: Organic Sesame Oil (Virgin) Our Organic Sesame Seed Oil is expeller pressed from high quality sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), allowing it to retain its naturally delicious flavor and nutrient content. It has a distinctively rich, nutty flavor. Sesame o
  • Price: $127.33
  • Sweet Almond Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Sweet Almond Oil (Refined) Our Sweet Almond Oil is expeller pressed from the dried kernel of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis), and then refined. It has a subtle toasted almond aroma and flavor. About Our Vegetable Oils We both m
  • Price: $14.17
  • Sweet Almond Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Sweet Almond Oil (Refined) Our Sweet Almond Oil is expeller pressed from the dried kernel of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis), and then refined. It has a subtle toasted almond aroma and flavor. About Our Vegetable Oils We both m
  • Price: $120.67
  • Wheat Germ Oil (Unrefined)
  • Description: Wheat Germ Oil (Unrefined) Our Wheat Germ Oil is cold pressed from all natural wheat germ (Triticum spp.). It has a slightly nutty flavor, and is thick and sticky in consistency. Wheat Germ Oil contains linoleic fatty acid, vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol),
  • Price: $33.25
  • Organic Sunflower Oil (Refined, High Oleic)
  • Description: Organic Sunflower Oil (Refined, High Oleic) Our Organic Sunflower Oil is derived by the expeller pressing of sun-ripened organic sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus), and is refined, bleached, deodorized, and winterized. It has a delicious, slightly nu
  • Price: $69.67
  • Organic Apricot Kernel Oil (Unrefined)
  • Description: Organic Apricot Kernel Oil (Unrefined) Our Organic Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca) is cold pressed so that it retains all of the nutritional value. At the core of the apricot pit is the kernel, which is pressed to yield the apricot kernel oil. It
  • Price: $20.25
  • Organic Sweet Almond Oil (Unrefined)
  • Description: Organic Sweet Almond Oil (Unrefined) Our Organic Sweet Almond Oil is cold pressed extracted from the organic dried kernel of the Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis), and has a sweet, toasted almond flavor and aroma. About Our Vegetable Oils
  • Price: $16.58
  • Organic Sweet Almond Oil (Unrefined)
  • Description: Organic Sweet Almond Oil (Unrefined) Our Organic Sweet Almond Oil is cold pressed extracted from the organic dried kernel of the Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis), and has a sweet, toasted almond flavor and aroma. . About Our Vegetable Oils
  • Price: $36.17
  • Organic Apricot Kernel Oil (Unrefined)
  • Description: Organic Apricot Kernel Oil (Unrefined) Our Organic Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca) is cold pressed so that it retains all of the nutritional value. At the core of the apricot pit is the kernel, which is pressed to yield the apricot kernel oil. It
  • Price: $50.58
  • Organic Sweet Almond Oil (Unrefined)
  • Description: Organic Sweet Almond Oil (Unrefined) Our Organic Sweet Almond Oil is cold pressed extracted from the organic dried kernel of the Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis), and has a sweet, toasted almond flavor and aroma. . About Our Vegetable Oils
  • Price: $180.67
  • Organic Castor Oil (Virgin)
  • Description: Organic Castor Oil, Virgin Our Castor Oil is cold pressed from the organic seeds of the Castor Plant (Ricinus communis), thus retaining its valuable nutrients. It is heavier in texture than other vegetable oils, yet very mild and odorless. About Our
  • Price: $87.33
  • Organic Coconut Oil (Virgin)
  • Description: Organic Coconut Oil, Virgin Our Organic Coconut Oil is expeller pressed from the organic fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), thus retaining its distinct, rich flavor and aroma of coconut. About Our Vegetable Oils We b
  • Price: $19.50
  • Evening Primrose Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Evening Primrose Oil (Refined) Our Evening Primrose Oil is a pure oil produced by cold press from the seeds of Oenothera biennis, then refined, bleached, and deodorized. Evening Primrose seeds contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid
  • Price: $83.00
  • Organic Evening Primrose Oil (Refined)
  • Description: Organic Evening Primrose Oil (Refined) Our Organic Evening Primrose Oil is a pure oil produced by cold press from the seeds of Oenothera biennis, then refined, bleached, and deodorized. Evening Primrose seeds contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an esse
  • Price: $85.33
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