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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…

Botanical name: Simmondsia chinensis Other name: Buxus chinensis, Deernut, Goatnut, Huile de Jojoba, Jojoba Oil, Pignut, Simmondsia californica, Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba oil originates from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis plant, a shrub native to southern Arizona, southern California, and northwestern Mexico. Constituting around 50% of the jojoba seed’s weight, this liquid is a key…

Botanical name: Cucurbita Other name: cucumbers, melons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash Cucurbita pepo seed oils contain a variety of biologically active substances, including tocopherols, sterols, and fatty acids (FAs). These bioactive compounds contribute to the antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, and other properties exhibited by C. pepo seed oils. Medicinal Uses:

Botanical Name: Psidium guajava L. Other Names: guava, yellow guava, lemon guava, or apple guava Guava Seed oil is a lightweight oil that readily absorbs into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. Whether applied before or after hair washing, this non-greasy oil offers effective deep conditioning for the hair, safeguarding the scalp against damage…