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Fixed Oils

What are Fixed Oils?
Fixed Oils are oils that are commonly used in aromatherapy oil blends, toiletries or as base oils in soap making. Fixed Oils are non volatile and they will not evaporate. A fixed oil is often called a carrier oil, base oil, or vegetable oil. Fixed Oils are typically vegetable origin, extracted from seeds or nuts. There are various methods of extraction: unrefined, cold pressed, expeller pressed, and refined.

Fixed Oils

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Avocado Oil

This thick, nutritious oil is highly moisturizing and gentle to the skin while having a low chance of clogging the pores. Avocado Oil is best when used in blends with other lighter oils.

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Canola Oil

Canola Oil is a medium to light oil that contains essential fatty acids & has a very high concentration of vitamin E. Canola oil is excellent for penetrating for all...

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Castor Oil

Castor Oil is rich in emollients which soften and soothe the skin. Castor Oil is known to deeply penetrate the skin and help to retain moisture. Castor Oil also has the ability to ac...

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Coconut Oil

Used as an emollient in all kinds of cosmetics. Makes a great base for massage and bath oils, and also as a tanning oil. Since it melts with the warmth of your hands, it makes great massage or bath melts! Commonly used in CP soap, and well kno...

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Palm Oil

Palm oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the fruit of the Oil Palm Tree. Each fruit contains a single seed (the palm kernel) surrounded by a soft oily pulp. The oil is extracted from both the pulp of the fruit (palm oil) and the kernel (palm ke...

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Pomace Olive Oil

Pomace Olive Oil has a max of 2.5% unsaponifiables and tends to make the oils saponify more quickly. Many soapers prefer Pomace Olive Oil to regular Olive Oil in cold process soapmaking. When usi...

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Rice Bran Oil

Because of its moisturizing quality, Rice Bran Oil is great for formulations for mature, delicate, or sensitive skin. Rice Bran Oil is also a natural anti-oxidant and rich in Vitamin E. Rice bran wax, obtained from rice bran oil, is used as a su...

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Sesame Oil

A heavy golden oil, rich in essential fatty acids and very moisturizing. Great for blending with lighter oils for massage, etc. Also adds moisturizing qualities and helps stabilize lather in cold process soaps!

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Soybean Oil

100% Pure Liquid Soybean Oil is rich in natural Vitamin E and is great for the skin. Soybean Oil allows for lipids (an oil like substance) to penetrate the dermal layer thus hydrating and protecting skin cells. Soybean Oil is ideal when used in massage oil or as ...

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Sunflower Oil

High in vitamins A, B, D, E, minerals, lecithin, and essential fatty acids. Good stability and emollience, similar to olive and almond oils. Light, non-greasy oil absorbs easily into the skin and makes a great base for massage and c...

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Sweet Almond Oil

Also called almond oil. A pale yellow oil widely used as a skin conditioner & base oil in aromatherapy, cosmetics and massage products for all skin types. It's known for it's penetrating and restructuring properties as well as relieving itch...