Mineral Oil
$5.90 – $21.90Mineral Oil is derived from petroleum and is widely used in cosmetics. Contrary to Mineral Oil’s association with petroleum and the bad press it has received on being bad for the skin, Mineral Oil is in fact a natural ingredient derived from the earth. It contains no resemblance to the original petroleum and is not a source of contaminants once it is purified to a cosmetic grade mineral oil. Both cosmetic grade mineral oil and petroleum are considered the safest and moisturizing ingredients being found and many large name corporations are using mineral oil in their skin care bases.
Special Denatured Alcohol
$6.90 – $28.90Sometimes referred to as Methylated Spirits, Denatured Alcohol includes specific additives that make it non-drinkable. It is a type of ethanol that not only smells foul but also tastes bad and is poisonous if ingested. It is typically used as a solvent for numerous applications such as fuel for alcohol burners, camping stoves, and as a cleaning agent. Some cosmetic uses include toners, lotions, hair treatments, creams… etc.
Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9% (Rubbing Alcohol)
$6.90 – $22.90Rubbing alcohol, also known as Isopropyl Alcohol, is a chemical closely related to ethanol or drinking alcohol such as beer, wine, and hard liquor.
Although there are similarities found between rubbing alcohol and drinking alcohol, rubbing alcohol is not meant for consumption but used mainly as a cleaning agent. Some of the common uses are bathroom cleaner, window cleaner, as well as removing sticky gummy residues.
Coconut Oil
$4.90 – $26.90Coconut Oil is derived from the oil of coconut meat, also known as Copra. Coconut Oil is well-known for its many benefits such as a skin moisturizer to help treat dry skin and it reduces protein loss when used as a hair oil. It is one of the most preferred oil to create a variety of skin care products such as lip balm, lotion, and soap making.
Coconut Oil is also popular among massage therapists who use it as a base carrier oil due to its versatility which absorbs quickly into the skin. This is a RBD (Refined, Bleached, Deodorized) Grade Coconut Oil, thus it is generally considered odorless with a very slight coconut scent.
Grapeseed Oil
$7.50 – $46.90Grapeseed Oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes and contains a good amount of Omega-9 and Omega-6 fatty acid. It is well-known for its antioxidant properties, and helps in treating acne, sunburn, and even slow down skin aging process.
It is widely used in skincare formulations for creams and lotions, as well as aromatherapy. Due to its satin-like finish when combined with other carrier oils, it is the preferred carrier oils for many massage therapists with its lightweight nature.
Sweet Almond Oil
$7.90 – $42.90Extracted from riped seeds of sweet almonds (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis), Sweet Almond Oil is a great source of Omega-9 and Omega-6 fatty acid. It can be used topically to heal skin burns, soothe dry, chapped skin, and many other skin ailments. Sweet Almond Oil is also beneficial to skin affected by dermatosis, eczema, and psoriasis.
Due to its lightweight nature, Sweet Almond Oil is also popular among massage therapists as it helps in improving skin’s appearance while providing intense softness to the skin. It is also an excellent base oil for soap, skin care, and lotion since it is rich in Vitamin E and other nutrient-rich lipids.
Apricot Oil
$6.90 – $42.90Extracted from kernels of Apricot (Prunus Armeniaca), Apricot Oil is a rich source of Omega-9 and Omega-6 fatty acid similar to Almond Oil. It can be used topically to moisturize dry and sensitive skin, smooth out blemishes and wrinkles, as well as aid in other symptoms typical of maturing skin.
Like Almond Oil, Apricot Oil is also used by massage therapists due to its lightweight nature which absorbs into skin easily and does not leave a greasy feeling. Apricot Kernel Oil is a good alternative to Sweet Almond Oil for individuals with nut allergies.