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Broccoli Seed oil possesses an herbaceous aroma. Although aroma is very subjective. The recommended usage rate is 1 - 40%, and the aroma can certainly be toned down when blended effectively within your overall formulation. The oil is light, non greasy, and it is easily absorbed.

Chemical structure:

Palmitic -  3,25%
Oleic acid - 13,5%
Linoleic acid - 11,4%
Linolenic acid (alpha) - 9%
Eicosenoic - 6%
Erucic acid - 49%.

Broccoli Seed oil contains Vitamin C. When it's not helping eliminate the free radicals that can contribute to cancer, the antioxidants in Broccoli Seed oil can help prevent hair loss. As a result, people who get enough Vitamin C usually have thicker, healthier hair.

Interestingly enough, recent studies have also suggested that Broccoli may help protect against skin cancer. Broccoli's anti-cancer compound. It is potentially cancer-fighting compounds, Broccoli is also rich in Vitamin K.

Broccoli sprouts aren't as high in nutrients as the florets, but they do have more potential cancer-fighting properties. The florets are full of vitamins and minerals and have shown in hundreds of studies to help reduce the risk of cancer by taming inflammation, protecting from oxidative damage, and helping the body flush out waste and toxins.

B Vitamins in Broccoli Seed oil can help It's also a part of a spectrum of vitamins that support physical and mental health. educe stress. It also contains a powerful substance that has to power to inhibit dihydrotestosterone, or DHT.

Broccoli Seed oil is very good for eczema, psoriasis, inflammatory skin condition.

Suitable for dry, dull, oily, and mature skin types.

On the skin, these same fatty acids provide a greaseless hydration while forming a protective layer that traps in moisture and keeps skin hydrated all day long. The fatty acid content and structure of this oil makes it a very good oxidative stabiliser: it also has excellent moisturising properties and is non-greasy.

Full of Vitamin C and other nutrients, Broccoli Seed oil nourishes the skin and hair, leaving a radiant sheen that looks youthful and glowing. Recommended for younger and acne-prone skin types, this oil nourishes, balances, and provides skin with all the nutrients necessary for optimal functioning. In addition, it heals blemishes and reduces redness.

Broccoli Seed oil is high in erucic acid, an omega -  9 fatty acid that imparts a glow to skin and sheen and lustre to hair comparable to silicone. Broccoli Seed creates an amazing shine and gloss and is excellent to use as an emollient and moisturiser for dry, damaged and frizzy hair.

Broccoli oil is gaining recognition as a natural alternative to the silicon in shampoos, conditioners and styling products where high sheen and luster are desired. The excellent anti-oxidant profile makes it an easy substitute for the activity of silicones where the film forming activity results in a natural shine, and cuticle smoothing of the hair, while preventing oxidation. Light, non-greasy, and easily absorbed, it's actually similar in feel to the chemical silicones you'll find in other skin and hair-care products.

Brassica Oleraceae, is also an excellent choice for lip balms where it will offer natural shine and anti-oxidant protection.

It is very effective in blocking sunburns. Broccoli Seed oil also protects the skin from dangerous free radical damage. UV rays, environmental pollution.

Broccoli Seed oil helps counteract these aging factors. Essential fatty acids in the oil help hydrate skin, but they also deeply penetrate to provide lasting moisturization. It also gives shine and gloss to dull and lifeless skin.

An amazing benefit for those oily-skin types that predictably shy away from face oils.

It naturally helps reduce inflammation, easing redness and taming rashes and other inflammatory skin conditions. Broccoli is known for its nutritional value as a vegetable so it is not surprising that the oil will give nourishment to the skin and hair.

Frankincense Distillate good for meditation and connecting with guides. Promotes enlightenment, multidimensional awareness, transcendence. Dispels negativity. Associated with the Element of Fire.

Strawberry (Fragaria Ananassa) belongs to the roseceae family and is a widely consumed fruit. As its genus name - Fragaria (meaning flavor) tells us, Strawberry has a distinct flavor. Originating in middle Europe, Strawberry has been brought to Japan by the Hollanders in the late Edo period. Now, Strawberry is a popular fruit also in Japan with an annual harvest of around 200,000 tons.

The Strawberry fruit was mentioned in ancient Roman literature in reference to its medicinal use. The French began taking the Strawberry from the forest to their gardens for harvest in the 1300s. Charles V. Frances king from 1364 to 1380, had 1,200 Strawberry plants in his royal garden. In the early 1400s western European monks were using the wild Strawberry in their illuminated manuscripts. The Strawberry is found in Italian, Flemish, German art, and English miniatures.

However, despite the fact that Srawberry is eaten together with the small seeds inside, components and functions of the seeds have not well been studied.

Strawberry seed oil is obtained from the grains of Strawberries by means of cold-pressing method and does not subsequently undergo the process of refining and filtration. It is a rich source of Vitamins, non-saturated fatty acids (omega - 3, omega - 6, omega - 9) and antioxidants(tocopherols,ellagic acid). Strawberry seed oil is also rich in ellagic acid, a polyphenol and antioxidant.

Strawberry seed oil is a sweet-smelling oil that is high in essential fatty acids.  It is a stable oil, it has a shelf life of up to two years.

The word Broccoli comes from the Italian plural of Broccolo, which means "The flowering crest of a cabbage", and is the diminutive form of Brocco, meaning "Small Nail" or "Sprout".

Broccoli has large flower heads, usually green in color, arranged in a tree-like structure on branches sprouting from a thick, edible stalk. The mass of flower heads is surrounded by leaves.

The rare and precious Broccoli Seed oil is extracted from the tiny seeds of Broccoli by cold pressing . Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous family and is native to southern Italy, where it was cultivated by the Romans as a crop from wild cabbage.

Broccoli Seed oil comes from the seeds of the Broccoli plant and is cold pressed. Broccoli Seed oil is cold pressed from the seeds of Brassica Oleracea Italica to yield an extra virgin, unrefined, pale green oil. Broccoli Seed oil has a pungent odor with a slightly yellow tint.

The fatty acid profile of this oil provides excellent oxidative stability and non-greasy moisturizing properties. The fatty acid composition of Broccoli Seed oil is unique and is composed of approximately 50%Erucic acid(22:1). The oil is light, non greasy, and it is easily absorbed. Contains Over 50% of unsaturated acids. Mainly composed of Erucic acid (omega-9), oleic acid (omega-9) and linoleic acid(omega-6).

Broccoli Seed oil has good oxidative stability. For best shelf life, store in dark, cool environment away from heat, light and odor. 

Cucumbers have been cultivated in Northern India for 3,000 years and were introduced to Europe by the Romans, but now grows on most continents.

Cucumber fruit is composed mostly of water: more than 96% of edible unpeeled fruit is water.

Cucumber Seed oil is cold pressed from the cleaned and dried seeds of Cucumbers. It is then carefully filtered to obtain a brilliant, clear yellow oil with a mild, fresh Cucumber aroma.

Cucumber Seed oil possesses a remarkable amount of phytosterols. Cucumber Seed oil contains a significant percentage of oleic acid and linoleic acid. Cucumber Seed oil contains a high levels of linoleic, fatty acid or omega 6.

The oil also contains notable amounts of oleic and palmitic fatty acids.

Mauritia Flexuosa, known as the Moriche palm, Ité palm, Ita, Buriti, Canangucho (Colombia), or Aguaje (Peru), is a palm tree. It grows in and near swamps and other wet areas in tropical South America. It has been reported from Trinidad, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guinea, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

Mauritia Flexuosa is an elegant tree which can reach up to 35 meters in height. The large leaves form a rounded crown. The fruit, which grows from December to June, is a chestnut colour and is covered with shiny scales. The yellow flesh covers a hard, oval, nut. The seeds float, and this is the means by which the palm tree propagates.

Moriche palm fruit is edible, has a high Vitamin C content, and used to make juice, jam, ice cream, and a fermented "wine". An oil high in Vitamin A is extracted from the pulp and is frequently used to treat burns because of its soothing qualities. Buriti oil is an orange-reddish oil extracted from the fruit of the moriche palm. The oil contains high concentrations of oleic acid, tocopherols and carotenoids, especially Beta Carotene.

Buriti fruit oil is considered to be one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, with levels exceeding that of carrot seed oil. Brasilian natives treat the buriti tree as sacred because it contains the nutrients and support needed to sustain life.

The Buriti oil is very rich in oleic acid (72,5%), a type of mono-unsaturated fatty acid that is abundant in Olive oil.

Approximately 60 female and 80 male buriti palms occur in one hectare. An adult palm can produce up to 200 kg of fruit, which can be processed into 30 kg of flour or 5 to 6 liters of finally extracted oil (the flour contains 22% oil). Assuming an average of 60 buriti palms per hectare, 300 to 360 liters of oil can be extracted per hectare. The reproductive cycle occurs every two years.

Melons are one of the prominent fruits grows and cultivated in Central Asia. Country like Egypt and Palestine extensively farm water melons. Basically Watermelons are originated from East Indies and tropical parts of Africa.

Watermelon tree is pretty tall and the fruits may weigh up to 30 pounds. The best thing about the Watermelon fruit is that it supplies food and water both at a time. Its juice pulp is very tasty and acts as the best substitute of natural drinks and food in these dry conditions.

The Watermelon fruit varies in shape and color. The seeds are black-redish in the pulp. The pulp is again reddish filled with juice.

Watermelon is fruit of dry states and that is why mostly and naturally grows in these areas. Kalahari Deserts, the banks of Nile are some of the best locations to get the Watermelon.

Watermelon seed oil is extracted by pressing from the seeds of the Citrullus Vulgaris. It is particularly common in West Africa, where it is also called ootanga oil or Kalahari oil.

Watermelons probably originated almost 5,000 years ago in the Kalahari Desert of Africa where botanists have found its wild ancestors still growing. Watermelons migrated north through Egypt, and during the Roman era they were cultivated and prized.

Traditionally, the seeds are extracted from the seed casing, and dried in the sun. Once dried, the seeds are pressed to extract the oil. The high content of omega acidsand linoleic acid within the oil assist in the removal of excess sebum within the skin.

Watermelon seed oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids with linoleic and oleic acids as the major acids.

The major chemical constituents of this essential oil include: linoleic acid, oleic acid, Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, B12, Calcium, Iron, Magnesiuk, Potassium, Phosphorous, sodium, Zinc, copper.

Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry, also called red Raspberry or occasionally as European Raspberry to distinguish it from other Raspberries) is a red-fruited species of Rubus native to Europe and northern Asia and commonly cultivated in other temperate regions. A closely related plant in North America.

The carrier oil is obtained from Red Raspberry Seeds by first turning the seeds into flour and then cold pressing this to yield an orange / yellow oil with a delicate aroma. Having a bright gold to reddish color, red Raspberry Seed oil is valuable for skin applications.

Red Raspberry Seed oil is a rich source ofpolyunsaturated fats including omega - 3 fatty acids and antioxidant activity, including tocopherols and tocotrienols. Tocopherols are primarily gamma- and alpha- tocopherol, this oil is low in saturated fat.

Red Raspberry Seed oils contains  high proportion of alpha and gamma tocopherols (Vitamin E), vitamin A and omega - 6 fatty acids.

The typical fatty acid profile is: 1 - 4% palmitic acid; 2% stearic acid; 10 - 14% oleic acid; 50 - 62% linoleic acidand 21 -  29% linolenic acid.

It is an extremely stable lipid that has redefined performance and stability standards for oils rich in essential fatty acids.

Red Raspberry Seed oil is an excellent free radical scavenger and antioxidant, and a rich source of alpha and gamma tocopherolas well as y-tocopherol, along with carotenoides (Vitamin A).

Adansonia Digitata is the most widespread of the Adansonia species on the African continent, found in the hot, dry savannahs of Sub-Saharan Africa.  It also grows, having spread secondary to cultivation, in populated areas. English common names for the Baobab include Dead-Rat tree (from the appearance of the fruits), Monkey-bread tree (the soft, dry fruit is edible), Upside-Down tree (the sparse branches resemble roots).

The trees usually grow as solitary individuals, and are large and distinctive trees on the savannah, in the scrub, and near settled areas, with some large individuals living to well over a thousand years of age. The tree bears very large, heavy, white flowers. The fruits are filled with pulp that dries, hardens, and falls to pieces which look like chunks of powdery, dry bread. The African Baobab's fruit is 15 to 20 centimetres. It contains 50% more calcium than spinach, is high in antioxidants, and has three times the Vitamin C of an Orange. It is sometimes called a superfruit.

Baobab tree whose seeds make an oil that is luscious and has a wonderful aroma. Called "The Tree of Life", this massive tree lives to be well over 100 years old - some sources saying 500 years.

The aroma is mild and nutty, and is a golden liquid. The consistency of baobab oil is rich and thick.

 Baobab oil has a high essential fatty acid content including oleic, linoleic, and linolenic. Oleic acid is a good skin penetration enhancer.Linoleic and linolenic fattyacids help maintain the health of cell membranes.

Cannabis Sativa is an annual herbaceous plant in the Cannabis genus, a species of the Cannabaceae family.

People have cultivated Cannabis Sativa throughout recorded history as a source of industrial fibre, seed oil, food, recreation, religious and spiritual moods, and medicine. Each part of the plant is harvested differently, depending on the purpose of its use.

The flowers of the female plant are arranged in racemes and can produce hundreds of seeds. Male plants shed their pollen and die several weeks prior to seed ripening on the female plants. Although genetic factors dispose a plant to become male or female, environmental factors including the diurnal light cycle can alter sexual expression.

Hemp oil or Hempseed oil is obtained by pressing Hemp seeds. Cold pressed, unrefined Hemp oil is dark to clear light green in color, with a nutty flavour. The darker the color, the grassier the flavour. It should not be confused with hash oil, a THC containing oil made from the cannabis flower, hailed by some for its medicinal qualities.

Hemp oil is extracted from the Hemp Seeds by means of a press. The press consists of a slowly rotating worm-shaft that squeezes out the majority of the oil and separates off the remaining seed matter known as the seed cake. The whole process is done in an oxygen-free environment in order to reduce oxidation.

The oil is of high nutritional value because of its 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids, which matches the balance required by the human body.

Hemp Seed oil is manufactured from varieties of Cannabis Sativa that do not contain significant amounts of THC, the psychoactive element present in the Cannabis plant. This manufacturing process typically includes cleaning the seed to 99.99% before pressing the oil. There is no THC within the Hemp Seed, although trace amounts of THC may be found in Hemp Seed oil when plant matter adheres to the seed surface during manufacturing.

About 30 - 35% of the weight of Hemp Seed is an edible oil that contains about 80% as essential fattyacids, linoleic acid,omega-6 ( 55%), alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 ( 22%), in addition to gamma-linolenicacid, omega-6 (1 - 4%) and stearidonic acid, omega-3 ( 0 - 2%).

Hemp, (Cannabis Sativa), seed is a highly nutritious food, and contains anti-oxidants, protein, carotene, phytosterols, phospholipids, as well as a number of minerals including calcium, magnesium, sulfur, potassium, iron, zinc, and phosphorus. It is a source of complete protein and contains all twenty know amino acids, including the nineessential amino acids.

It also contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D, and E. The green color in Hemp Seed oil is a result of the high level of chlorophyll which is naturally present in the seeds.

Hemp oil is a "drying oil", as it can polymerize into a solid form. Due to its polymer-forming properties, Hemp oil is used on its own or blended with other oils.

Borage (Borago officinalis) is an herb native to Syria that has spread throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean. Borage flowers and leaves may be eaten and borage seeds are often pressed to produce oil very high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).

Throughout history Borage has been used to treat a multitude of ailments and to improve overall health.

Borage seed oil has been used to treat skin disorders such as eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis. It has also been used for rheumatoid arthritis, stress, premenstrual syndrome, diabetes, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), alcoholism, pain and swelling (inflammation), and for preventing heart disease and stroke.

Borage seed oil may therefore have anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic effects and it has been studied for its potential to treat anti-inflammatory disorders, atopic eczema, and respiratory inflammation.

Borage seed oil has one of the highest amounts of γ-linolenic acid (GLA) of seed oils, higher than Blackcurrant seed oil or Evening Primrose oil, to which it is considered similar. GLA comprises around 24% of the oil typically. GLA is converted to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, a precursor to a variety of the 1-series prostaglandins and the 3-series leukotrienes. It inhibits leukotriene synthesis to provide therapy in rheumatologic illness.

Borage oil may improve heart and lung function and reduce lung inflammation in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Preliminary evidence suggests that gamma linolenic acid (GLA) may have some immunosuppressant activity that may be helpful in reducing asthma symptoms. Borage oil is also used to increase breast milk production and to treat bronchitis and colds.

An essential fatty acid deficiency can directly affect mood, internal inflammation and various cellular functions. In order for metabolic processes such as cardiovascular functions to work properly, they depend on the proper levels of essential fatty acids in the body.

The adrenal glands in our body work very hard all day to prepare our body for fight or flight situations, constantly releasing adrenalin into the body. Adrenal fatigue can occur when the body is overstressed. Borage is used to restore the adrenal glands to their natural balance, which in turn creates a calmer body and mind.

Borage oil is a good herbal supplement for women because it contains high levels of calcium and iron, nutrients many women are deficient in. Potassium, Zinc, B and C Vitamins, and Beta carotene are packed into the Borage plant making it very nutritional. Borage is popularly used for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms. Borage works well to ease the depression and mood swings often associated with menopause and menstrual cycles as well and is a nice alternative to traditional prescription medications.

Borage oil is often used to boost GLA deficiencies in children as well to ensure proper growth.

Preliminary evidence suggests that borage has anti-inflammatory effects that may make it beneficial in treating periodontitis (gum disease).

Hyperlipidemia is often associated with increased risk of heart disease and strokes. Gamma linolenic acid may decrease plasma triglyceride levels and increase HDL-cholesterol concentration. It is also used for stres, diabetes, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pain and swelling (inflammation), and for stroke.

Borage is also used for a hormone problem called adrenal insufficiency, for "blood purification," to increase urine flow.

Preliminary evidence indicated that borage oil may have some benefits in cystic fibrosis patients.

Borage oil have an antioxidant effect.

Borage oil may contain the pyrrolizidine alkaloid amabiline, which is hepatotoxic leading to a risk of liver damage. Borage oil may help treat or prevent alcohol-induced hangovers, although additional study is needed in this area.

Side effects:

Borage oil may be unsafe during pregnancy because preliminary studies suggest Borage oil has a teratogenic effect and that its prostaglandin E agonist action may cause premature labor.

Gamma linolenic acid supplementation may increase cognitive development, weight gain, and length gain, particularly in boys. Another study is needed to confirm these results.

It is not recommended to be taken long term internally due to the concentration of alkaloids in Borage that can damage the liver.

Do not take Borage if you are taking anti-coagulants without discussing it with your doctor first. Nausea, cramping, bloating and headache are side effects that Borage can cause, although they are relatively mild.

Although the liquid is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).

Suitable for sensitive, dry, combination, mature skin types.

Moisturizing to dry skin

Soothing to sensitive skin

Balances and tones combination skin.

Borago Officinalis, is one of the best choices for anti-aging, and wrinkle reducing, product lines where it offers regenerative, and firming, properties helping to restore hydration and elasticity. In the body, gamma linolenic acid is converted into prostaglandinl. Prostaglandinl helps heal inflammation of the skin and promotes skin health.

Borage oil is used for its rich natural source of gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), an important omega-6 fatty acid which is required for healthy skin cell membranes. Borage is applied to the skin for infantile seborrheic dermatitis and is also used in a dressing to soften the skin.

Borage Seed oil can aid in healing symptoms of dry and cracked skin.

Borage oil also improve hair and nail growth and appearance.