Frazzled mentioned in another Forum that we had 'lost' some threads.
I said I'd done one & regretted not saving it. Lovely Carol (Busy Mum) just sent a copy to me.
Thank you Carol! :flower:
Oils for mature skin care
Olive oil - Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Contains strong, natural antioxidants such as vitamin A and Vitamin E which aid cell renewal. This helps postpone the natural aging process and repair skin that has been damaged by sun exposure, pollution and environmental hazards.
Contains a natural moisturiser called squalene which can help regulate sebum secretion and help reduce sebum production.
Contains chlorophyll which can aid skin healing and improve wounds and other scars such as acne and blemishes.
Avocado oil is one of the natural oils that is the most easily absorbed by the skin and transported deep into the tissue. Avocado Oil high in sterolins, which help to reduce age spots and help heal sun damage and scars. Avocado oil significantly increases the amount of collagen in the skin
Skin Type: dry, damaged and aging skin types.
Absorption/Feeling on skin: Very penetrating however a Very thick heavy oil,Leaves a Fatty, Almost Waxy Feel On the Skin. use with other oils to lessen the greasiness.
Usage Amount: Normally used at 10%-20% of total formula. Ex: 10% Avocado oil, 90% jojoba oil
Apricot Kernel is easily absorbed by the skin, without leaving it feeling oily or greasy. It helps fights fine lines and is revitalizing the skin.
Skin Type: all skin types, very rich and nourishing. helpful for prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed, delicate or dry skin
Absorption/Feeling on skin: a rich oil, but easily absorbed into the skin,
Usage Amount: Apricot oil can be used in combination or with other carriers or as 100% of the base oil. Can be used 100% strength but normally used at 10-50%.
Rosehip seed oil contains good amounts of vitamin C. It is high in GLA, which help reduce the signs of aging, especially the fine lines around the eyes (crow's feet) and lines around the mouth. Rosehip seed oil has the ability to speed turnover of skin cells without drying or flaking. Rosehip seed oil contains Vitamin A, which helps to delay the effects of skin aging, assists with cell regeneration, and promotes collagen and elastin levels to increase.
Avoid with acne and oily or blemished skins.
Skin Type: great for anti-aging skin care. normal to dry skin, excellent for treatment of scars, burns, stretch marks and wrinkles.
Absorption/Feeling on skin: light oil, penetrates the skins very quickly
Usage Amount: Use as 10% additive
Grapeseed oil is light in texture and is easily absorbed by the skin. Making it perfect for normal to oily skin. Grape seed oil has mildly astringent qualities, which help to tighten and tone the skin, making it a good cosmetic ingredient for anti-aging products. Grapeseed oil is known to contain powerful antioxidants. It is noted to be especially effective for repair of the skin around the eyes, making it an essential to homemade eye serums. Also works great for acne.
Skin Type: all skin types, great for oily and acne prone skin
Absorption/Feeling on skin: light oil, easily absorbed oil for all skin types
Usage Amount: Can be used at 100% strength
Hemp seed oil is extremely high in essential fatty acids that closely resembles the skin's natural lipids. Super moisturising. Aids in reducing the appearance of wrinkles. This oil makes the perfect additive in any mature skin care formula. A must!!!!! The oil is non-greasy, and readily absorbs into the pores. The vitamins and minerals present in Hemp Seed Oil are easily absorbed through the skin.
Skin Type: good for dry skin. and anti-aging skin care
Absorption/Feeling on skin: Rich oil, good for dry skin.
Usage Amount: Can be used at 100% or mixed with other carrier oils and EOs but using even 10% of this in your oil blend is wonderful. With so many health benefits, Hemp seed oil should always be used in some ratio with mature skin care products.
Jojoba oil closely resembles that of your own skin sebum. Thus making it the number one carrier oil used for all skin types. It has exceptional skin-softening properties, as well as the ability to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, promoting skin suppleness while assisting with the rejuvenation of the skin. Jojoba oil helps to break down sebum in plugged-up pores.
Skin Type: nourishing oil for all skin types, most resembles your own skin oils. Good choice for oily or acne prone skin.
Absorption/Feeling on skin: non-greasy
Usage Amount: Can be used at 100% straight from the bottle.
Cranberry Seed Oil aids in the absorption and utilization of the essential fatty acids in the skin, and is said to moisturise the skin as no other oil can. It is high in antioxidants, which help to eliminate free radicals, which cause oxidative stress which leads to premature aging. Nourishes the skin, improves moisture retention, and increases skin smoothness, elasticity and suppleness.
Skin Type: ideal for sensitive skin and premature aging of the skin. It is also anti-inflammatory and is excellent for dry, red, overheated and irritated skin.
Absorption/Feeling on skin: medium oil texture
Usage Amount: Normally used at 2%-5% of total formula. Ex: 5% Cranberry Seed oil, 95% jojoba oil
Pomegranate Oil is quickly absorbed into the skin. It is high in antioxidants (such as polyphenol) which fight free radicals and promote skin regeneration. It has been found to nourish and moisturise the skin, improving elasticity, reducing wrinkles and preventing aging. It has also been shown to help sunburned and ultraviolet damaged skin.
Skin Type: dry or irritated skin or aging skin
Absorption/Feeling on skin: Light and Penetrates Well
Usage Amount: Normally used up to 10% of total formula. Ex: 10% Pomegranate Oil, 90% jojoba oil
Sweet Almond Oil doesn't clog the skin, yet is greatly moisturising and softening. Especially good for eczema. helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation.
Skin Type: nourishing oil for all skin types
Absorption/Feeling on skin: non-greasy, easily absorbed, and helps to leave the skin soft and satiny smooth.
Wheat Germ Oil contains high levels of Vitamin E Oil, as well as other vitamins, minerals, protein, and Essential Fatty Acids. When applied topically to the skin, it helps the formation of new skin cells and improves circulation. Wheat Germ Oil promotes skin cell formation, and is great for nourishing and rejuvenating dry, mature, dehydrated skin, and reducing scars, stretch marks, sunburns, and damaged skin.
Skin Type: great for anti-aging skin care
Absorption/Feeling on skin: light oil
Usage Amount: Should be used at a ratio of 10-15% and mixed with other carrier oils.
I said I'd done one & regretted not saving it. Lovely Carol (Busy Mum) just sent a copy to me.
Thank you Carol! :flower:
Oils for mature skin care
Olive oil - Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Contains strong, natural antioxidants such as vitamin A and Vitamin E which aid cell renewal. This helps postpone the natural aging process and repair skin that has been damaged by sun exposure, pollution and environmental hazards.
Contains a natural moisturiser called squalene which can help regulate sebum secretion and help reduce sebum production.
Contains chlorophyll which can aid skin healing and improve wounds and other scars such as acne and blemishes.
Avocado oil is one of the natural oils that is the most easily absorbed by the skin and transported deep into the tissue. Avocado Oil high in sterolins, which help to reduce age spots and help heal sun damage and scars. Avocado oil significantly increases the amount of collagen in the skin
Skin Type: dry, damaged and aging skin types.
Absorption/Feeling on skin: Very penetrating however a Very thick heavy oil,Leaves a Fatty, Almost Waxy Feel On the Skin. use with other oils to lessen the greasiness.
Usage Amount: Normally used at 10%-20% of total formula. Ex: 10% Avocado oil, 90% jojoba oil
Apricot Kernel is easily absorbed by the skin, without leaving it feeling oily or greasy. It helps fights fine lines and is revitalizing the skin.
Skin Type: all skin types, very rich and nourishing. helpful for prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed, delicate or dry skin
Absorption/Feeling on skin: a rich oil, but easily absorbed into the skin,
Usage Amount: Apricot oil can be used in combination or with other carriers or as 100% of the base oil. Can be used 100% strength but normally used at 10-50%.
Rosehip seed oil contains good amounts of vitamin C. It is high in GLA, which help reduce the signs of aging, especially the fine lines around the eyes (crow's feet) and lines around the mouth. Rosehip seed oil has the ability to speed turnover of skin cells without drying or flaking. Rosehip seed oil contains Vitamin A, which helps to delay the effects of skin aging, assists with cell regeneration, and promotes collagen and elastin levels to increase.
Avoid with acne and oily or blemished skins.
Skin Type: great for anti-aging skin care. normal to dry skin, excellent for treatment of scars, burns, stretch marks and wrinkles.
Absorption/Feeling on skin: light oil, penetrates the skins very quickly
Usage Amount: Use as 10% additive
Grapeseed oil is light in texture and is easily absorbed by the skin. Making it perfect for normal to oily skin. Grape seed oil has mildly astringent qualities, which help to tighten and tone the skin, making it a good cosmetic ingredient for anti-aging products. Grapeseed oil is known to contain powerful antioxidants. It is noted to be especially effective for repair of the skin around the eyes, making it an essential to homemade eye serums. Also works great for acne.
Skin Type: all skin types, great for oily and acne prone skin
Absorption/Feeling on skin: light oil, easily absorbed oil for all skin types
Usage Amount: Can be used at 100% strength
Hemp seed oil is extremely high in essential fatty acids that closely resembles the skin's natural lipids. Super moisturising. Aids in reducing the appearance of wrinkles. This oil makes the perfect additive in any mature skin care formula. A must!!!!! The oil is non-greasy, and readily absorbs into the pores. The vitamins and minerals present in Hemp Seed Oil are easily absorbed through the skin.
Skin Type: good for dry skin. and anti-aging skin care
Absorption/Feeling on skin: Rich oil, good for dry skin.
Usage Amount: Can be used at 100% or mixed with other carrier oils and EOs but using even 10% of this in your oil blend is wonderful. With so many health benefits, Hemp seed oil should always be used in some ratio with mature skin care products.
Jojoba oil closely resembles that of your own skin sebum. Thus making it the number one carrier oil used for all skin types. It has exceptional skin-softening properties, as well as the ability to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, promoting skin suppleness while assisting with the rejuvenation of the skin. Jojoba oil helps to break down sebum in plugged-up pores.
Skin Type: nourishing oil for all skin types, most resembles your own skin oils. Good choice for oily or acne prone skin.
Absorption/Feeling on skin: non-greasy
Usage Amount: Can be used at 100% straight from the bottle.
Cranberry Seed Oil aids in the absorption and utilization of the essential fatty acids in the skin, and is said to moisturise the skin as no other oil can. It is high in antioxidants, which help to eliminate free radicals, which cause oxidative stress which leads to premature aging. Nourishes the skin, improves moisture retention, and increases skin smoothness, elasticity and suppleness.
Skin Type: ideal for sensitive skin and premature aging of the skin. It is also anti-inflammatory and is excellent for dry, red, overheated and irritated skin.
Absorption/Feeling on skin: medium oil texture
Usage Amount: Normally used at 2%-5% of total formula. Ex: 5% Cranberry Seed oil, 95% jojoba oil
Pomegranate Oil is quickly absorbed into the skin. It is high in antioxidants (such as polyphenol) which fight free radicals and promote skin regeneration. It has been found to nourish and moisturise the skin, improving elasticity, reducing wrinkles and preventing aging. It has also been shown to help sunburned and ultraviolet damaged skin.
Skin Type: dry or irritated skin or aging skin
Absorption/Feeling on skin: Light and Penetrates Well
Usage Amount: Normally used up to 10% of total formula. Ex: 10% Pomegranate Oil, 90% jojoba oil
Sweet Almond Oil doesn't clog the skin, yet is greatly moisturising and softening. Especially good for eczema. helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation.
Skin Type: nourishing oil for all skin types
Absorption/Feeling on skin: non-greasy, easily absorbed, and helps to leave the skin soft and satiny smooth.
Wheat Germ Oil contains high levels of Vitamin E Oil, as well as other vitamins, minerals, protein, and Essential Fatty Acids. When applied topically to the skin, it helps the formation of new skin cells and improves circulation. Wheat Germ Oil promotes skin cell formation, and is great for nourishing and rejuvenating dry, mature, dehydrated skin, and reducing scars, stretch marks, sunburns, and damaged skin.
Skin Type: great for anti-aging skin care
Absorption/Feeling on skin: light oil
Usage Amount: Should be used at a ratio of 10-15% and mixed with other carrier oils.
