Oils

Andiroba oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the Carapa guianensis tree, native to the Amazonian areas of South America. Rich in oleic, stearic, palmitoleic, linoleic, miliacin and limonoid acids, it has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and healing action. Andiroba oil, in fact, is useful to soothe insect bites, to heal scratches or wounds and … Read more

Azadirachta indica oil, is extracted from the fruits and seeds of a meliacea known as nim (from Sanskrit नीम), an evergreen native to the Indian subcontinent (India, Bangladehs, Pakistan, Burma, Iranian islands), chosen as the official symbol of Sindh. However, there are also plantations in Africa because of its anti-desertifying qualities, and in some US states. … Read more

Sunflower oil, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, precursors of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, is beneficial for heart health and energy production. Let’s find out better. Features of sunflower oil Sunflower oil is obtained by pressing the seeds of the Helianthus annus plant. This beautiful yellow flower that follows the movement of the sun is native to the Americas and even … Read more

Jojoba oil, also called liquid wax, is extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant. Useful for the entire well-being of the skin and hair, it is able to help the regeneration of tissues following sunburn and burns. Let’s find out better. Characteristics of jojoba oil From the southwest of the United States, in the … Read more

Rice oil, extracted from the seed of the rice plant, is used in cosmetics, in nutrition and as a natural remedy for high cholesterol, to increase the level of endorphins and testosterone, and to help in the preparation phase of menopause. Let’s find out better. Characteristics of rice oil Rice oil(Orzya sativa) is extracted from the germ and chaff of rice, … Read more

Peanut oil is an oil rich in vitamins E with a strong antioxidant power. Useful against dry skin and dandruff, it helps regulate blood cholesterol levels. Let’s find out better. Characteristics of peanut oil Peanut oil is obtained by pressure pressing or by means of solvents and refining of the seeds of the Arachis hypogaea L plant. This plant is from the legume family and … Read more

Soybean oil is extracted from soybeans ( Glycine max ), lightly dried and processed with the use of chemicals. Rich in fatty acids, such as linoleic and alpha-linoeic acids, it is useful for controlling cholesterol levels in the blood. Widespread for millennia in the East, particularly in China, nowadays the United States is also a major producer. Soybean oil is also used in food, for … Read more

Wheat germ oil is a vegetable oil obtained by cold pressing and without solvents of the embryo of the caryopsis of T riticum aestivum, a plant of the Graminaceae family. Rich in vitamin E, mineral salts and essential fatty acids, 55-60% represented by linoleic acid, it has a  cholesterol- lowering action, effective in controlling cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Wheat germ oil is also a powerful antioxidant and … Read more

Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat composed almost entirely of triglycerides; the most represented fatty acids are oleic, linoleic and palmitic. Food with multiple virtues, it contributes to body growth, to the process of myelination of the brain and to the formation of bones. Let’s find out better. Characteristics of olive oil Olive oil is obtained from the fruits (drupes) of the olive … Read more

Castor oil, rich in ricinoleic acid, is a powerful laxative, also useful as a restructuring for hair and eyelashes. Let’s find out its properties, methods of use and contraindications. Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained by cold pressing the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant, of the Euphorbiaceae family. Rich in ricinoleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid, it has always been known for … Read more