"what are essential oils, pure oils" Li's guide to Oils for mind, body & soul
Thank you for taking a look and boy this is a long read. Lets go to the basics, therapeutic, essentials, massage and more. What are Pure Oils and what is the difference between them and essential oils? What are carrier Oils? For most of us out there the most common knowledge is that essential oils are aromatic and widely used for massage, aromatherapy, body care and skin care. Depending on the type of essential oil, each product provides an absorption benefit to your body or skin. In fact pure oil, carrier oil, flora oil are not commonly mentioned and unknown to most people.
Essential Oil
'a natural oil typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic odor of the plant or other source from which it is extracted.'
Clear and simple a distillation process to provide the natural oils that come from the plant as well as the scent of the plant applied commonly in massage therapy.
Carrier Oil
Another term for Pure Oils usually used with other products such as essential oils for general body application. It is where all the nutrients and natural protection does its job.
Pure Oil
Pure Oils such as Almond, Macadamia, Avocado, Jojoba, and many other nut bearing base products are extracted in two ways. This is the base product and if 100% pure, provides you the optimum affect in naturally protecting you against rancidity. The norm is heated process of pure oils, often to give you a desired smell or scent. However in this particular process, its refined and thus will not be considered as 100% pure due to additives. We use a cold-pressed process which means no solvents are used during the process of extracting this amazing oil. Here are some examples of Pure Oils and their benefits to mind, body and soul:
Jojoba Oil - A luxurious moisturizing oil that was handed down centuries ago, this oil is fast penetrating and non greasy. Helps your skin's natural healing system to work at optimum levels. No matter what skin type you have, this oil is a essential need. Clinically proven to help with conditions like Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis and dry skin. Improves elasticity and gain youthful looking skin.
Macadamia Oil - Our perfect carrier oil is the macadamia oil extra virgin. Helps the body with the absorption of essential oils when applied to the skin. We loose Palmitoleic Acid content as we age, with the help of this particular oil, we readily rejuvenate and regenerate our skin.
Avocado Oil - naturally avocados are a protein super food, but did you know its Oil extracts are greatly used for slowing down signs of aging?
Grape Seed Oil - Multiple uses can be found for this particular oil, from lip balm, hair care to skin car. The most beneficial comes to your hair care. Grape seed oil can be used instead of hair serums and heat protectors as this special oil is high heat resistant. Naturally softens your hair and non greasy.
Sweet Almond Oil - This oil please note is not organic, however it again is cold pressed 100% pure here. Most popularly used for massage therapies. Equipped with essential fatty acids and Vitamins A & E. Due to it being a nutty based product, for people who are skin sensitive please test on the underside of your arm prior to using just to make sure. This amazing oil is commonly used for dry and irritated skin. Packed with the lot, this oil is rich in antioxidants, omega-3, protein, magnesium and calcium. So it makes up for the nutty base when it comes to benefits.
Flora Oil
Flora Oils are a given, the difference should really come from the difference between Flora Oil and Essential Oil. Why, because our flora oil range provides you the very benefits of the plant type, cold pressed unprocessed, non distilled. The only thing it doesn't have? the scent, still as pure as a "carrier to our Pure Oil" in this case, a new improved product for your health and well-being.
'Folklore & magical Apothecary, a list of benefits based on flora'
Blue Lavender - Purification, love, psychic awareness, Mercury, balance, clarity, sanity, happiness, protection, longevity, divination, study, visualization, secrets, concentration, aphrodisiac, harmony, inner peace.
Chamomile - Good Luck, Wishes, Desires, Blessings and good Health, Relaxing, Tranquil, Healing, Calming, Peace.
Calendula - Deam, Home, Fire Energies, Sun Rituals, Protection
Jasmin - Aphrodisiac, Fertility, Happiness, Love, Meditation, Passion, Prosperity, Rest, Sensuality, Sleep.
Red Rose - Venus Love, Beauty, Luck, Protection, Peace of mind, Memory, Compassion.
Mallow - Love, Protection, Venus, attractions of sensual love.
Pink Cornflower - Self-acknowledgement, healthy individuality, psychic
Rosemary Leaf - Happiness, Fertility, Peace of Mind, Love, Lust, Clearing, Purification.
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