Base oil

Supplied in 100 ml glass  bottles and all 100% natural.  Base oils are ideal for diluting essential oils before using them on skin.

Grapeseed oil – Botanical Name:  Vitis Vinifera Origin:  Grapeseed Oil, or Grape Oil comes from Spain. Found in the Mediterranean region as well as Asia, and it is believed that the Greeks were the first to consume grapes for their numerous health benefits. Ingredients Grapeseed Vitis Vinifera Origin: Spain Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Color and Smell:  Its color ranges from clear to yellow to light green. Light. Slightly Nutty and Sweet. Texture: Grapeseed oil has satin-like texture.  Our Grapeseed Oil is commonly used in aromatherapy as it is a fairly all-purpose oil and can be used in a wide array of applications ranging from massage to skin care. Contains more Vitamin E than olive oil, glavonoids like oligomeric procyanidin, inolenic acid, Oleic acid, Omega 3 fatty acids, Omega 6 fatty acids, Omega 9 fatty acids, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E. With its thin consistency, grapeseed oil is an amazingly light-weight moisturizer. It is lighter than coconut oil and jojoba oil. Used as a moisturizer for fine hair. Few drops can be applied on hair strands before shampoo. Grapeseed oil is high in Vitamin C and therefore has skin lightening properties. Also reduces spider veins. Grapeseed oil is good for anti-aging. It helps restore collagen because of it contains OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins).

Vitamin E oil – Latin Name : Triticum Vulgare (Tocopherol). Refers to tocopherols and tocotrienols witch are soluble in fat. Vitamin E can be found in many different types of oil but mostly notably in Wheatgerm Oil. Vitamin E Oil is a natural anti-oxidant. As the oil is an anti-oxidant it is said to be great at preventing damage to the skin and is also a great moisturiser. It’s believed to help with anti ageing and and reducing minor scars such as acne and stretch marks.
Our Vitamin E Base Oil is sourced mainly from Germany and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Calendula Oil – Latin Name : Calendula Officinalis. The Calendula or Marigold plant is so widely grown that it’s precise origin is hard to pin point. It is a short lived, yet hardy perennial plant that will grow in almost any soil. It is also considered edible and the flower can be used in recipes and salads to add colour. The oil its self is quite versatile. It is said to help with skin complaints with the added bonuses of having anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Calendula oil is widely used in the cosmetics industry for the reasons above as well as being and astringent and tightening the skin.
Our Calendula Base Oil is sourced from France and made with solvent extraction method.

Macadamia oil – The Macadamia nut was first discovered (by Europeans) after the settlement of Australia although they had been eaten and processed by the indigenous Australians for many years. In cosmetics the oil is generally used in thicker creams due to the oils heavier and more luxurious feel.  Macadamia also has some use in blocking the harmful rays of the sun so is often used in sun lotions. Probably most notably, the oil closely resembles sebum, which is naturally produced by the skin to protect itself. Latin Name : Macadamia Integrifolia.
Our Macadamia Base Oil is sourced from Australia and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Wheatgerm Oil – Wheat originated in the ancient Fertile Crescent area between Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf. It has since been grown in many temperate regions and is now one of the main sources of food for both humans and domesticated animals throughout the world. Wheatgerm Oil is a great source of Vitamin E, which is an anti-oxidant. So not only is it great for your skin but can also act as a natural preseravtive for your massage oils and blends. In aromatherapy the oil is very good for many skin issues. Latin Name : Triticum Vulgare.
Our Wheatgerm Oil is sourced from USA

Hempseed oil – Hemp has been used all over the world for many years. It is a very useful plant and to this day is still used for everything from high tensile fibres, plastics and fuels to animal bedding soil purification and jewellery. It literally has so many uses that they won’t all fit on this page.Hempseed Base oil itself is just as useful. In it’s refined form it is generally used in cosmetic and personal care products and in Aromatherapy. The oil is a great skin moisturiser. Latin Name: Cannabis Sativa

Avocado Oil – The Avocado is originally from Mexico and as far as we can see it did not make it’s way across to Europe until some time in the early 16th century. The Bulk of Avocado crops today still come from central and South America and many hundreds of years of selective breeding and different climates have produced several different types of fruit. Avocado Oil is great for the skin. It is easily absorbed and it is said to help with skin complaints such as eczema. It’s also good for ageing skin as it is believed to help improve the skin’s elasticity.
Our wholesale Avocado Base Oil is sourced from South Africa

Coconut Oil in it’s purest form is solid at room temperature. The process of ‘fractionating’ the oil removes some of the proteins and fatty acids from the oil and in the process makes it a liquid. Coconut Base Oil is widely used in a number of applications. It is a good moisturiser for the skin and when applied to hair it helps to retain proteins. Latin Name: Cocos Nucifera.
Coconut Base Oil is sourced from Indonesia and made with fractionated extraction method.