Fixed Oils and Butters used in Aldendale Products

 

Apricot Kernel Oil – Absorbs nicely into the skin.  Contains 6% Palmitic, 66% Oleic, and 27% Linoleic essential fatty acids.

 

Argan Oil – Easily absorbed into the skin.  It allows the skin to breathe and is used in many acne fighting applications.  Contains 1% Myristic, 14% Palmitic, 46% Oleic, 34% Linoleic and 1% Linolenic essential fatty acids.

 

Avocado Oil – A heavy, rich moisturizing oil.  High in vitamins A, D, & E.  Contains 20% Palmitic, 2% Stearic, 58% Oleic and 12% Linoleic essential fatty acids.

 

Camellia Seed Oil - Protects the skin from free radical damage, refines mature skin and nourishes the complexion.

 

Castor Oil – Natural Humectant.  Contains 90% Ricinoleic, 4% Oleic, 4% Linoleic essential fatty acids.

 

Cocoa Butter – deodorized and natural.  Very hard, saturated fat, considered a luxury butter.  Contains Palmitic, Stearic, Oleic, and Linoleic essential fatty acids.  Natural Cocoa butter has a distinct cocoa aroma.

 

Evening Primrose Oil - contains high levels of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) essential fatty acids. Good for dry or mature skin, soothes inflammation, can be found in dandruff applications.

 

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil – Too many purported benefits to list here!  I not only use this for my bath and body items, I also use it for baking!  Contains several essential fatty acids. 

 

Fractionated Coconut Oil – Stays liquid at lower temperatures than Extra Virgin Coconut Oil as  it contains only the medium-chain triglycerides of coconut oil.

 

Grapeseed Oil - natural oil which is high in antioxidants and contains anti-inflammatory properties.  It does not clog pores and absorbs easily into the skin. Contains 8% Palmitic, 4%

Stearic, 20% Oleic and 68% Linoleic essential fatty acids.

 

Hempseed Oil – Anti-inflammatory properties and does not clog pores. In fact, it is claimed to reduce pore size.  Is also used to fight blackheads and acne and protect the skin from free radicals.  Reduces redness and is recommended for the treatment of psoriasis and eczema.  It is known for particularly high levels Omega-6 (50-60%) and Omega-3 (15-20%) essential fatty acids.

 

Jojoba Oil (actually a liquid wax) - Has wonderful absorption and moisturizing qualities. Contains 12% Oleic essential fatty acid.

 

Lanolin Oil - provides waterproofing and moisturizing to skincare products.

 

Macadamia Nut Oil - provides nourishment and emollience to dry, aging skin.  Absorbed readily into the skin.  Contains 9% Palmitic, 5% Stearic, 59% Oleic, and 2% Linoleic essential fatty acids.

 

Mango Butter – Refined - luxury oil that provides softening and moisturizing qualities. Believed to reduce signs of aging.  Contains Palmitic, Stearic, Oleic and Linoleic essential fatty acids.

 

Meadowfoam Seed Oil – absorbs readily into the skin.  Is known for its UV light protection properties and is high in natural anti-oxidants.

 

Olive Oil - contains major antioxidants which allow it to work as a cleanser, moisturizer, and skin protector;  Vitamin A and Vitamin E.  Polyhenols and phytosterols neutralize the free radicals that cause skin damage.  Hydroxytyrosol is plentiful in olive oil, a key compound that helps prevent free radical damage.

 

Polysorbate 80 (rarely used in my products) - natural vegetable sourced emulsifier which creates solubility between water based ingredients and oil based ingredients.

 

Rosehip Oil - extremely high in essential fatty acids, used to help treat dry, irritated, weathered skin. Also suitable for treating burns, scars and stretch marks.  High concentrations may aggravate acne.

 

Sesame Seed Oil - light oil high in antioxidants and vitamins.  Contains 10% Palmitic, 5% Stearic, 40%Oleic and 43% Linoleic essential fatty acids.

 

Sweet Almond Oil, cosmetic grade. Light moisturizing oil that absorbs easily into the skin. Used for its natural warming effect on sore muscles during a massage.  Contains 7% Palmitic, 71%

Oleic, and 18% Linoleic essential fatty acids.

 

Shea Butter, refined – moisturizes and nourishes skin.  Contains Palmitic, Stearic, Oleic and Linoleic essential fatty acids.

 

Vegetable Glycerin – Natural Humectant

 

Vitamin E Oil (Tocopherol T-50) - Purest form of natural vitamin E (from plant sources only).