Flaxseed oil comes from common flax (Linum usitatissimum), a plant in the flax family. Flaxseed oil is extracted from the dried seeds of common flax by cold pressing. However, flaxseed oil used for industrial purposes is extracted in a different way. Flaxseed oil is primarily used as a dietary supplement and is especially known for … Read more
Coconut oil has become extremely popular in recent years for many good reasons; several experts agree that it can be used for weight loss, better skin and hair, and even improve our brain function! In this article you can read about the following: 40 ways to use coconut oil 1. Weight loss: Coconut oil can … Read more
Vitamin E oil is a relatively new term ‘coined’ by health food stores to sell or market essential oils containing vitamin E. In practice, vitamin E oil is typically one of the following oils (or a mixture of both): Thistle oil Safflower oil It is also not uncommon for other popular essential oils such as … Read more
Safflower oil is derived from Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), a member of the Basket Flower family. Safflower oil is extracted from safflower seeds and is produced by hot or cold pressing. Although some people use safflower oil for medicinal purposes, there is no scientific evidence that it can be used to treat diseases or other health … Read more
Tea tree oil comes from the Australian tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), which belongs to the Myrtle family. Tea tree oil is produced by steam distillation and is extracted from the leaves and possibly twigs of the tea tree, yielding approximately 1.8% oil. The name tea tree (or tea tree) originated in the 18th century when sailors … Read more
Rosemary oil comes from Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), a member of the Calendula family. Rosemary oil is extracted from the top shoots of the plant and is produced by steam distillation. The rosemary shoots yield around 1-2% oil. Although rosemary oil has long been used medicinally, there is no scientific evidence that it can be used … Read more
Avocado oil has a high vitamin E content, which makes it very useful in skincare products. In the world of gastronomy, avocado oil is a great alternative to olive oil, especially because it can withstand higher heat and is therefore more suitable for frying. In this article you can read about the many properties and … Read more
Basil oil is mainly used in cosmetics, aromatherapy and gastronomy. In some cultures, basil oil is also used to treat illness – a practice that is neither scientifically proven nor recognized in the Western world. In this article, we have tried to gather the scientific data available on the properties of basil oil in relation … Read more
Castor oil is the same as: Palm kernel oil Castor oil American oil Background Ricin Castor beans contain ricin, which is a toxic protein. During the production of castor oil, the oil is heated, which neutralizes the protein and thus eliminates the harmful effects. People who work in the harvesting of castor beans – and … Read more
Jasmine oil comes from the plants of the genus Jasmine (Jasminum), which belongs to the Olive family. Despite not being a ‘true’ essential oil, jasmine oil is one of the most expensive of all oils. This is due to the way it is produced, but also because it takes a huge amount of jasmine leaves … Read more