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Botanical name: Perilla frutescens Other name: perilla mint, beefsteak plant, purple perilla, Chinese basil, wild basil, blueweed, Joseph’s coat, wild coleus and rattlesnake weed. Perilla oil is obtained through the cold-pressing of perilla plant seeds. The leaves, alternatively recognized as Japanese shiso, Chinese basil, and kkae-nip, are edible in both raw and cooked forms. Additionally,…

Botanical name: Carica papaya Other name: Carica Papaya Seed Oil Primarily composed of unsaturated fatty acids, with oleic acid being the predominant component, Papaya seed oil is enriched with lipophilic phytochemicals like tocopherols, phytosterols, and carotenoids. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical name: Cucumis melo Other name: cantaloupe oil and Cucumis melo seed oil Muskmelon Oil stands out as a rare and exquisite oil distinguished by its elevated content of omega-6 fatty acid, Linoleic Acid. Possessing a faintly nutty aroma, Muskmelon Seed Oil boasts a luxurious and decadent texture that, despite its richness, swiftly absorbs into…

Botanical name: Sclerocarya birrea Other name: jelly plum, cat thorn, morula, cider tree, marula, maroola nut/plum, and in Afrikaans, maroela. Derived from the kernels of the marula fruit native to Africa, Marula oil has been employed for centuries by people in southern Africa as a skin care product and protectant. This natural oil serves as…

Botanical name: Celastrus paniculatus Other name: Jyotishmati, intellect tree, staff tree, or black oil plant Boasting a distinctive and robust fragrance, Malkangni oil is obtained through the cold-pressed extraction method from Malkangani seeds. This oil is derived from a deciduous climbing shrub known for its potential to attain a considerable size. The plant features oval-shaped…

Botanical name: Schleichera oleosa Other name: kayu hitam Macassar oil, initially formulated from Macassar ebony oil, gained prominence among Western European men during the 1800s and early 1900s as a preferred hair conditioner for grooming and styling. Alexander Rowland (1747–1823), a renowned London barber, played a pivotal role in popularizing this hair care product. In…

Botanical name: Luffa Cylindrica Other name: sponge gourd, angled loofah, loufah sponge, Luffa acutangula, Luffa cylindrica, sing-kwa, vegetable sponge, vine. Cold-pressed from the wild-growing loofah plant, loofah (sponge gourd) oil is derived. The fibrous nature of this plant, resembling a cucumber, serves as a natural sponge for skin exfoliation. The community-traded green oil extracted from…

Botanical name: Actinidia Chinensis Other name: Chinese gooseberry Kiwi Seed Oil stands out as a remarkable reservoir of plant-based essential fatty acids, encompassing more than 60% Omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid and over 10% Omega-6 Linoleic Acid. Additionally, it is abundant in Vitamin C and Vitamin E, rendering it an ideal component for natural skincare products due…

Botanical name: Millettia Pinnata Other name: honge oil, kanuga oil, karanja oil, and pungai oil. Karanja oil, characterized by its dense yellow-orange to brown hue, was historically employed as a fuel for cooking and lamps, as well as in the production of soaps and lubricants. Often regarded as a relative to neem oil, it is…

Botanical name: Lactuca scar i ola Linn Utilize Tukhme Kahu (Lettuce) Oil as a massage oil to enhance circulation and induce a sense of emotional calmness. The act of massaging with this oil facilitates the elimination of environmental toxins from your body, resulting in a thorough detoxification. Given that the skin is the body’s largest…