Oils

Rosehip oil is a vegetable oil obtained by cold pressing the seeds, contained in the berries of Rosa affinis rubiginosa, a plant of the Rosaceae family. Rosehip oil is very famous in natural cosmetics and phytotherapy, it has a very high percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids essential for the processes of renewal of the epidermis. Rosehip oil is effective in mitigating imperfections caused by scars, sunburn and erythema , spots due … Read more

Apricot oil is a vegetable oil obtained by cold pressing the kernels of Prunus armeniaca, a plant of the Rosaceae family. Rich in antioxidants, unsaturated acids and vitamin E, it can be used for food purposes or for phytocosmetics. Apricot oil, in fact, has a calming effect on inflamed or irritated skin and helps reduce stress. Very emollient and nourishing, it is used in the treatment of stretch … Read more

Hazelnut oil, extracted from the seeds of the Corylus avellanaplant, is rich in vegetable fats excellent for the high presence of omega 3, useful for preventing cardiovascular diseases and lowering cholesterol or in the blood. Characteristics of hazelnut oil Hazelnut oil is extracted from the seeds of the hazel, Corylus avellana, a common bush in Italian woods. In fact, its presence makes … Read more

Corn oil is an oil rich in omega 6 and omega 9, it is useful for regulating blood cholesterol levels and against constipation. Let’s find out better. Features of corn oil Corn oil is extracted from the sprouting (called germ) part of the caryopsis of the zea mays plant seed, commonly called corn. This plant is native to the Americas and is … Read more

This precious “gold” of the desert is a powerful beauty ally for skin and hair. But that’s not all: the nutritional qualities of Argan oil help keep blood sugar and cholesterol levels under control. Argan oil is obtained by pressing the seeds, which are found in the fruits of Argania spinosa, a plant of the Sapotaceae family. Rich in vitamin … Read more

Calendula oil is an oleolite obtained from the maceration of the flowers of Calendula officinalis,a plant of the Asteraceae family. Rich in essential oils, fatty acids, flavonoids and carotenoids, it is used in phytocosmetics for dry or sensitive skin. Calendula oil, in fact, has an emollient, soothing, calming, anti-inflammatory and healing action, and is therefore endowed with a powerful … Read more

Sweet almond oil is obtained by cold pressing the oily seed contained within the fruit of Prunus dulcis, a plant of the Rosaceae family. It possesses one of the highest percentages of unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which give it its well-known eudermic properties. Almond oil also contains vitamin E and B, amino acids, carbohydrates and mineral salts make it an excellent remedy to combat skin aging and contribute to the cellular renewal of tissues. Thanks … Read more

Vegetable oils Vegetable oils are fats present in plants that usually have liquid form; the color varies from transparent, to yellowish to colors on green, red and brown, depending on the type of oil extracted. The part of the plant that contains them is not always the same, in fact we can find them for example in … Read more

Hempoil is a vegetable oil obtained from the cold pressing of the seeds of Cannabis sativa, a plant of the Cannabaceae family. Rich in essential fatty acids such as alpha linolenic acid, it is known for its optimal balance between omega-3 and omega-6. Hemp oil possesses strong antioxidant, immunomodulating and anti-inflammatory properties, and is currently the subject of scientific studies and research … Read more

Marula oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the Sclerocarya birrea plant, of the Anacardiaceae family, native to southern Africa. Rich in proteins, vegetable fats and antioxidants, it is mainly used for skin care. Marula oil also contains vitamin E and monoun saturated fatty acids, very useful for the skin in case of wounds, burns and burns … Read more