Avocado Oil is excellent for dry and aging skin. A lush, rich oil and one of the most moisturizing; especially perfect for older skin. Avocado Oil exhibits excellent penetrating qualities making it ideal as a massage oil or carrier oil for treatment products. Avocado Oil adds moisturizing attributes while exhibiting low comedogenicity on the skin. Avocado oil has been used in African skin treatments for centuries. This highly therapeutic oil is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B5 (Panthothenic acid), Vitamin D, E, minerals, protein, lecithin and fatty acids. It is a useful, penetrating nutrient for dry skin and eczema. Avocado oil is said to have healing and regenerating qualities.

Aloe Vera Oil Throughout history, aloe vera has been known for its healing properties. Historical and religious documents of the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Chinese, Indians, and Arabians report its internal and external use and effectiveness. Aloe vera gel can be effective in healing various skin disorders including cancers, ulcers, lesions and general wounds. Aloe is also a well-known burn remedy and is used in trauma centers throughout the states. Research has shown that aloe vera gel penetrates human skin almost four times faster than water. When combined with other healing agents, aloe vera helps these substances penetrate the skin easily carrying them to the deeper layers of the skin. Aloe is believed to have an anti-aging effect on skin. Aloe vera also acts as an anti-inflammatory pain-reliever. The anti-inflammatory properties make it useful in the treatment of acne and other dermatological problems. Aloe vera can reduce the irritating effects that radiation has on the skin and has also been found to help accelerate tissue repair and normal cell growth. Aloe Vera Oil is produced by macerating aloe vera leaves in soybean oil.

Apricot Kernel is very easily absorbed by the skin. Rich, lubricating, soothing and emollient. Apricot kernel oil is a light but rich oil that is high in oleic and linoleic acids. It is similar to sweet almond oil and is readily absorbed into the skin. It is especially good for mature skin, sensitive skin and skin that is inflamed, delicate or dry. Apricot kernel oil makes a wonderful massage oil for babies and adults.

Argan Oil is an oil produced from the kernels of the endemic Argan tree, that is valued for its nutritive, cosmetic and numerous medicinal properties. Grown in North Africa and mainly in Morocco, the Argan tree grows wild in semi-desert soil. Argan Oil is considered to be one of the rarest oils in the world due the small and very specific growing area and is under protection of UNESCO. It is rich in vitamin E, carotenes, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, is used for massage, facials and as an ingredient in anti-aging creams. Argan Oil can also be used to nourish the hair making it shiny and healthy looking. One of the oils considered beneficial for psoriasis, eczema and acne.

Babassu Oil is expeller pressed from the kernels of the babassu palm tree, native to Brazil. When the nuts ripen and fall to the ground, the kernels are gathered and cracked open by "babassu breakers" - women who crack open the nuts. The meat is then removed and pressed. Babassu oil is similar to coconut oil in properties and is used in many of the same industries. Babassu butter is high in lauric acid and melts at around 76 degrees F or upon contact with the skin. In skin care, babassu butter is used for its soothing, protective and emollient properties. Babassu butter penetrates quickly and does not leave a greasy after feel. It works well in body butters, massage butters, hair products, creams, lotions and lip balms.

Buriti Oil comes from a palm tree found in the Amazon basin and central Brazil. The word "buriti" in Brazil means "tree of life." This orange oil is extremely rich in vitamin E (tocopherols) and has one the richest natural source of pro-vitamin A available (carotenoids). It restores moisture to sun-exposed skin and because of its color, it possesses a naturally occurring SPF factor. The rich unsaturated fatty acids in Buriti Oil help to rebuild, moisturize and re-hydrate skin cells. It is commonly used in high-end skin care creams and because of it's because of its soothing qualities and ability to promote the formation of scar tissue, it may be applied directly to cuts and burns.

Camellia Oil Known to be used for eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. Commonly used undiluted in Japan on the hair, skin and nails! Excellent for use in under eye cream, creams & lotions, nail strengtheners, mature skin creams, shampoos, conditioners. Exceptional in any product!!

Camelina Oil Also known as Gold of Pleasure, is obtained from the plant Camelina sativa. It is also known as False Flax. It is a very rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Camelina oil is particularly high in linolenic and a-linolenic acid. It, therefore, has a very beneficial effect on the skin, and it improves elasticity. It provides a protective coating for hair follicles and is a good oil to add to any hair care product. Its high content of natural tocopherols gives it a very stable shelf life against oxidation.

Carrot Seed Oil is simply the best oil for pampering more mature skin types. This essential oil works by stimulating red blood cells which improves appearances by adding elasticity and tone to skin. It is known as an anti-aging oil for preventing wrinkles. For medicinal purposes, it speeds along scar reduction treatments. If you're making skin care for your face and you fall in the more mature skin category, this is simply an oil that you must have. Carrot seed oil has an earthy and woody aroma. Carrot seed oil is used primarily for its healing properties and effects on the skin. It stimulates circulation, repairs and tones the skin, increases elasticity, reduces the formation of wrinkles, and scars. It is a good addition to face creams for women over 30. It is also useful for balancing oily and dry skin.

Cocoa Butter has the beautiful, rich aroma of dark chocolate and is an emollient that has been used for centuries in Africa as a skin care product. It has been used to heal and moisturize skin that has been exposed to the elements. It also helps reduce the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy by keeping the skin supple. It makes a wonderful ingredient in lotion bars, lip balms, body butters, soaps and belly balms for expectant mothers. Water repellent, protective, helpful for dry skin, with some sun blocking qualities.

Coconut Oil is a very good carrier oil for dry, itchy, sensitive skin. It will not clog pores and it absorbs readily into the skin. Coconut oil is a gift to the soap making industry because of its resistance to rancidity and contribution to a good, hard soap with a wonderful, fluffy lather. Coconut oil is light and non-greasy. It can be incorporated well into balms and stick formulations. Herbal hair infusions are often infused in coconut oil. Lovely in creams & lotions, or for use by itself. A wonderfully light, easily absorbed oil. Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is highly desirable for topical as well as culinary use.

Castor Oil is rich in fatty acids, is very soothing and lubricating to the skin. It acts as a humectant attracting moisture to the skin. It is used in hair oils, balms, and other thick emulsions for the skin and hair. In combination with other oils and as a superfatting agent, castor makes a nice, emollient bar of soap. As a therapeutic treatment, apply a blend of castor and your chosen essential oils to the body. Cover with a wet towel followed by a heating pad. The oil will penetrate the skin carrying the essential oils with it. This is a great treatment for arthritis and deep muscle aches.

Evening Primrose Oil is rich in essential fatty acids (linoleic and gamma-linolenic), which is necessary for healthy skin. Our bodies do not produce these essential fatty acids so it is important to get them through topical body care and our diets. These essential fatty acids may help to defend our bodies against infection, and inhibit bacterial growth and promote the production of antibodies. This is very nourishing and soothing oil that absorbs easily into the skin and is an excellent choice for severely dry and damaged skin. Highly recommended for eczema, psoriasis, dandruff and inflammation. Take orally as well for it's balancing effect.

Flax Seed Oil is an important oil for those suffering from eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne and aging skin. Flax seeds are a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) an Omega-3 series of essential fatty acids important because the body cannot make them and must obtain them from external sources.

People who suffer from eczema and psoriasis should add flax seed oil to their diet. The anti-inflammatory benefits of flax seed oil can also be seen when it is used externally. Topical use of flax seed oil allows the body to absorb some of the essential fatty acids necessary for healthy cellular activity. It helps soften and heal skin abrasions, reduce the swelling and redness of lesions due to skin disease and improves the overall health of the skin.

Try combining flax seed oil with calendula oil and mango butter for a healing balm for dry skin. Any formulation using flax seed oil must be well preserved with an anti-oxidant because it is a fragile oil.

Grapeseed Oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, linoleic acid and other essential fatty acids which help strengthen tissue cells and help preserve the natural moisture of the skin. It is a good, light, slightly astringent, penetrating oil for massage. Use in lotions, creams, lip balms, eye creams, soaps and special formulations intended for dry, damaged or aging skin. Great in creams, lotions, eye creams, lip balms and massage oil, especially those for dry, damaged, aging or sensitive skin. Very light & easily absorbed. One of the least greasy oils that is ideal for protective creams, such as sun screens and blocks, for those with oily skin

Hemp Seed Oil is high in naturally occurring essential fatty acids- contains the natural anti-oxidant vitamin E and sterols which blocks cholesterol absorption. Penetrates the skin to remoisturize, revive and repair cells damaged by sun, wind and UV rays. Prevents scarring.

Jojoba Oil is technically a liquid wax which will never go rancid, is a good lubricant for most skin types. Jojoba oil is derived from the jojoba bean. Because it is composed of wax esters, it is an extremely stable substance and does not easily deteriorate. The structure of jojoba oil closely resembles that of your own skin sebum, is an excellent moisturizer and is ideal for all skin types. It contains myristic acid which also has anti-inflammatory actions. It can in most cases be used on acne skin without any problems as it helps to control acne. Jojoba penetrates the skin easily and is suitable for all skin types. Great for mature, aging skin and wrinkles although good for all skin types. Used as a superfatting oil.

Karanja Oil is popular in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of eye ailments, wounds, sores, scabies, eczema, itches, herpes viral infection, eczema, ulcers, and other skin diseases. It is said to promote wound healing and is traditionally applied as a liniment mixed with equal parts of oil and lemon juice as an efficacious remedy for rheumatic joints and psoriasis. Karanja oil, like Neem oil, has been widely tested for its insecticidal, nematicidal, antiseptic, bactericidal, and cleansing properties. The oil has a high content of triglycerides. Insecticidal, antiseptic, antiparasitic. Can be used for scabies, itchy skin, herpes, eczema, rashes, psoriasis. Has a pleasant, nutty aroma.

Kokum Butter is obtained from the fruit kernels of a tree grown in India, Garcinia indica, and is a soft, buttery lipid which exhibits excellent emollient properties and high oxidative stability. Kokum butter melts at skin temperature and is ideal for lip sticks and balms, lotions, creams, etc. because of its ability to soften skin and heal ulcerations and fissures of lips, hands and soles of feet. Kokum butter helps reduce degeneration of the skin cells and restores elasticity.

Kukui Nut Oil Kukui (means "enlightened") has been used for hundreds of years by the Hawaiians. It has high penetrability and soothing properties. Containing essential fatty acids (linoleic acid and linolenic acid) which are similar to skin lipids. It also contains vitamins A, C, and E all anti-oxidants that help protect and heal skin tissue. Kukui oil is an outstanding emollient that is absorbed quickly and thoroughly, and leaves no greasy after feel. It is known to have moisturizing and restructuring effects on the skin, with an excellent skin feel due to its low viscosity. Good for sensitive, delicate and sunburned skin. May help eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions. Makes an excellent massage oil. Exceptional oil for nourishing and conditioning the hair. Use in Soaps, baby products, lotions, creams, sunburn products, body scrubs, shampoos, conditioners, lip balms, massage oils, bath oils, sunscreens and anti-wrinkle creams.

Lanolin is one of the few animal sourced substances used in small quantities in a few Walk in Beauty products. It comes from the fat from sheep and is a very rich, water repellent, oily cream, best for older skin, or skin that is cracked and chapped.

Lavender Essential Oil Enough can't be said about the uses and properties of lavender. It is a "must have" for the remedy chest. It can be used to relax and relieve stress, relieve headaches, help reduce high blood pressure and heal burns and wounds. It kills germs and can be used in a diffuser to purify the air and reduce the spread of colds and viruses. It helps to reduce cramps. This is the safest oil to use for babies and children, but of course should still be used properly diluted.

Macadamia Nut Oil is a very stable oil because of its mono-unsaturated nature. The high content of palmitoleic acid also makes macadamia nut oil an effective anti-oxidant. It is suitable for all skin types but is particularly good for dry or mature skin because of its high percentage of palmitoleic acid. The palmitoleic acid protects the skin just like human sebum does. It penetrates and hydrates the skin quickly making it an ideal ingredient in lotions, creams, balms, massage oils and bath oils. Light and easily absorbed

Mango Butter is a cousin to Shea Butter. This wonderful butter is pressed from the fruitseed of the Mango Tree and is very beneficial for over-dry, mature, cracked or flaking skin disorders. It is a highly treasured butter with good emolliency which lends protection against the sun as well as moisturizing properties. It is said to prevent drying of the skin and formation of wrinkles.
Mango butter also regenerates skin cells, restores elasticity, is used to prevent wrinkles & stretch marks This incredible butter may be used in lip balm, lotions, creams, lotion bars, belly butters, body butters, and natural soaps. Mango Butter is also a great source of essential fatty acids and naturally contains antioxidants. Mango butter's hardness makes it a great butter formulations such as lip balm and lotion bars. Can be used "as is" to provide relief from eczema & psoriasis.

Meadowfoam Oil is made from an herbaceous winter annual plant native to the pacific Northwest area of the United States. The oil from the Meadowfoam plant is recognized for its outstanding oxidative stability. It is unique in that it contains over 98% fatty acids having over 20 carbon atoms. Meadowfoam oil was developed to replace sperm whale oil in the 1970's, in an effort to protect the species. It remains liquid at room temperature despite its high molecular weight. It is one of the most stable lipids known, and is so stable that it lends stability to other oils. It, therefore, is useful in applications where you are using less stable oils such as sweet almond, kukui nut, evening primrose, borage, and hemp.

Meadowfoam has wonderful moisturizing and rejuvenating properties and is highly useful in skin care products especially for aging skin and for its UV protection properties. In shampoos and hair care products, it helps add shine and moisture to the hair and scalp. In lipsticks and lip balms, it helps revitalize dry, cracked lips and keeps them moist longer. It provides good slip in massage oils and creams and is valued as a lubricant oil. In lipsticks and other makeup, it provides adhesion so they stay on longer. It has a high tolerance for heat and is suitable for a wide range of applications and is one of the most moisturizing oils for skin and hair.

* Moisturizes the skin
* Rejuvenates and adds shine to hair
* Ultra-violet protection (sunscreen applications)
* Non-greasy feeling, soaks into the skin easily
* Reduces wrinkles and signs of aging
* Blends well with other carrier oils
* Very stable, even under heat and air exposure
* Adheres well to the skin
* Binder, helps products retain their scent longer
* Stability extends product shelf life when combined with less stable ingredients

Neem Oil Scientific research has confirmed that Neem seed oil is non-toxic to mammals and may be very effective organic antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, dermatological and dental agent. It is also widely hailed as a natural insect repellent. This oil has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine to aid in the healing of topical skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, rashes, burns and acne. It is rich in fatty acids and glycerides and together with its healing properties, provides an excellent natural moisturizing base for skin care formulations. Neem oil is used widely in India and Africa as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, antiseptic, and anti-parasitic agent in toiletries, soap, toothpaste and skin/hair care products. It is used to treat skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, syphilitic sores, and chicken pox. Neem oil can be used to get rid of lice and control dandruff. In toothpaste in helps relieve swollen and bleeding gums and kills the bacteria that cause gingivitis. Neem powder can be used in a foot bath powder to kill fungus and bacteria. Mixed with clay, it makes a great facial for those with acne or other skin problems. Add neem oil to liquid soap base for an anti-bacterial hand soap. Use it in bug repellent lotion bars to keep the bugs away. Use it in pet soaps to kill and repel fleas and to treat hot spots. Neem oil can be emulsified with liquid soap and then sprayed on plants to keep insects from devouring the leaves.

Olive Oil is high in oleic acid and is therefore a good skin cell regenerator. It can be used in soaps, creams, balms, body butters, herbal infusions and hair preparations. Olive oil attracts external moisture to the skin and still allows normal functions of the skin to take place (sweating, shedding of dead skin and releasing sebum). It is useful as a massage oil for rheumatic conditions and as a treatment for inflamed skin. Warm it over a double boiler with dried herbs to produce herbal infusions that can be used in your formulations. Olive oil is better for younger skin.

Palm Oil is produced from the pulp or flesh of the fruit of the palm. It makes a nice hard bar when used in combination with other oils such as coconut and olive oil.

Palm Kernel Oil is also known as palm nut and is expeller pressed from the kernels of the palm tree fruit. It is very similar to coconut oil in that it has a high percentage of lauric acid which allows it to produce a hard soap with good lather. Soaps made from this oil are white in color and an effective substitute for coconut oil as it is very stable and resists oxidation. Palm Kernel oil is also less drying than coconut oil.

Passionflower Oil is rich in essential fatty acids, acts as an anti-inflammatory and soothes irritated skin. It is a light oil and does not impart a greasy feel. Traditionally, it has a soothing and relaxing effect. It is a very powerful anti-oxidant from the Amazon rainforest. Suitable for very sensitive skin and sun care!

Peanut is a good oil for dry skin because it is nondrying, it is also nutritious and quite adequate for most skin types.

Perilla Seed Oil is high in Omega 3 fatty acids. The Omega 3 fatty acids have been known to exhibit antiseptic activity and may be effective against the bacteria responsible for acne. It is also believed to suppress chronic inflammation and itchiness. Perilla seed oil is a good ingredient in facial blends, massage oils, lotions, creams and salt scrubs.

Pomegranate Seed Oil is gaining increased recognition by cosmeceutical manufacturers and the spa and aromatherapy industries due to its remarkable ability to nourish, moisturize and improve skin elasticity. Pomegranate seed oil can be effective in treating dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and sunburned skin. It is a good choice for inclusion in formulations for maturing skin. Its high polyphenol content makes it a strong anti-oxidant and adds to its stable shelf life. Pomegranate seed oil is high in lipids including pucinic acid. Pomegranate seed oil contains conjugated fatty acids which gives it strong anti-inflammatory properties and makes it a highly beneficial addition to formulations intended to reduce swelling and ease musclular aches and pains. Studies have shown that pomegranate oil is effective at killing cancer cells when applied topically.

Pumpkin Seed Oil is a dark, highly emollient oil rich in vitamins A, C, E and K and zinc. Pumpkin seed oil is high in unsaturated fatty acids (about 60%). Use this oil sparingly to add nutrients to your face creams, lotions, bath oils, massage oils and lotion bars. Absolutely wonderful in your facial creams, lotions, scrubs, lotion bars, massage oils, etc. An extremely luxurious oil! Pumpkin seed oil has great healing qualities for skin problems such as sores and ulcers.

Red Palm Oil is Organic & Unrefined. Applied topically, it is non-greasy, soothing & smoothing to skin. An unrivaled source of Beta Carotene & Vitamin E, it is used for cooking to supply antioxidants and improve overall health. Research has shown that certain nerve conditions improve when when Red Palm Oil is massaged onto skin regularly.

Rice Bran Oil is rich in vitamin E, and an excellent source of essential fatty acids and antioxidants. A light, easily absorbed oil, good in lotions, eye creams, baby products, massage oils, bath oils, scrubs, etc. Good for dry, sensitive and aging skin.

Rosehip Seed Oil is extracted from the seeds of a native rose plant which grows wild in Chile. The oil has been used by native people in Chile for centuries, and has only been validated by scientists fairly recently. The first major confirmation of its capabilities came in 1983, when the University of Santiago conducted research on 180 individuals. These tests studied people with extensive facial scarring, acne scarring, deep wrinkles, UV damage, radiation damage, burn scars, surgical scars, premature aging, dermatitis, and other skin related problems. In these tests, rosehip seed oil regenerated the skin, reduced scars and wrinkles, prevented the advancement of wrinkles and aging, and helped skin to regain its natural color and tone. Since this time, other universities and labs have also completed studies, also yielding positive results.

Another well-known study in 1988 was conducted on twenty women between the ages of 25-35 with extensive premature aging to their skin. Their skin was wrinkled, and had sun spots from overexposure to the sun. After four months of applying rosehip seed oil daily, their wrinkles and sun spots had almost completely disappeared, and the skin had a fresher and healthier look.

Rosehip seed oil contains Vitamin A, which helps to delay the effects of skin aging, assists with cell regeneration, and promotes collagen and elastin levels to increase. This results in firmer, smoother and more youthful skin with greater elasticity. Rosehip seed oil also contains a high amount of essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which further promotes healthy skin. In particular, it is rich in linoleic and linolenic acids, which are important skin nutrients. Rosehip seed oil has been used successfully to treat the following skin problems: Stretch marks,UV damage from overexposure to the sun, Scars from surgery, burns, and acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Wrinkles and premature skin aging, Hyper-pigmentation, Dermatitis, Burns, including those from radiation and sunburns, Age spots, Brittle nails, Dry and damaged hair

Directions for Use - Rosehip seed oil is considered a "dry" oil, meaning that it soaks into the skin easily, and does not leave a greasy residue. It is a wonderful hydrator, and penetrates dry or damaged skin immediately. This oil may be used straight from the bottle as a moisturizer, or can be incorporated into a cream, lotion, facial oil, or massage oil. Because it is so gentle, rosehip seed oil may be used undiluted on the skin, even on sensitive skin. Rosehip seed oil is a safe, inexpensive, effective, and non-invasive product for preventing and healing damaged skin.

Sea Buckthorn Oil (Hippophae Rhamnoides) has been used around the world in anti-aging and medicinal skin care products. Sea Buckthorn oil is applied to promote the healing of skin injuries, such as burns, sores, wounds, eczema and help improve conditions of mucous membranes, including ulcers, lesions, erosions. Due to the high content of nutrients essential for the metabolism of skin cells, Sea Buckthorn oil is used to combats wrinkles, dryness and other symptoms of malnourished or prematurely aging skin. The beta-carotene in Sea buckthorn oil promotes healing of small cuts, wounds, radiation and other burns, and eczema. Products with sea buckthorn oil are used in sun care cosmetics because the UV spectrum of the oil absorbs a moderate spectrum of UV-B rays.

Sesame Oil is rich in essential fatty acids and helps to maintain integrity of the skin tissue while restructuring and moisturizing the skin. It is a heavy oil and should be blended with lighter oils. Sesame oil makes a very nice massage oil, bath oil and sun care oil. Has natural sunscreen qualities, it is rich and anti-inflammatory.

Shea Butter is a beautiful yellow, with a pleasant, slightly nutty smell. Wonderful by itself as a skin conditioner, or in your soaps, lotions, creams, etc! Chemical free! Unrefined shea butter contains fatty acids triglycerides oleic and stearic, mainly, and tocopherols which are by the cosmetic industry to help prevent skin aging. Traditional uses of Unrefined shea butter are treatment for dry skin, wrinkles, damaged hair, skin discoloration, blemishes, healing of scars, prevention of stretch marks. Used frequently in moisturizes as a natural sunscreen, it is also a great emollient and moisturizer and heals damaged skin. Ideal for older skin.

Soybean Oil is high in natural source lecithin, sterolins, and vitamin E, this oil makes a great base for your products which are being created for outer epidermal healing. Soybean oil is easily absorbed and leaves a smooth sensation to the skin.

Sunflower Oil has large amounts of essential fatty acids as well as a high amount of Vitamin E. As one of the more cost effective oils, it is a good oil to blend with other base oils in massage or perfume bases. This oil does tend to leave a more oily feeling on the skin. It is a more lightweight oil so it's wonderful in bath oils and lotions but does have a slow absorption rate (thus the oily feel). Refrigerate this oil to help increase the life of the oil. Some oil experts suggest a shorter shelf life than 6 months. Forms a "skin" after drying, and helps seal moisture in. Great for dry, sensitive or aging skin

Sweet Almond Oil is a great emollient for softening and conditioning the skin. It is well suited for eczema, psoriasis and itchy, dry and inflamed skin. It is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E. Sweet almond oil is light and penetrates easily making it a great massage oil or after bath oil. Very easily absorbed by the skin. It is high in oleic and linoleic essential fatty acids and is known to help repair the skin's lipid matrix barrier.

Tamanu Oil is a remarkable topical healing agent with skin healing, antineuralgic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibiotic and antioxidant properties.
Also known as Calophyllum inophyllum, or the ati tree, the kamani tree, true kamani and foraha, it is a member of the mangosteen family. It is a thick tree with crackled, dark bark and sturdy, roundish green leaves which produces beautiful, aromatic white flowers, followed by clusters of yellow-skinned round fruits. The fruit's pulp tastes similar to an apple, within which a large nut is embedded. The nut contains an odorless pale kernel, called punnai in some Pacific areas. This kernel is dried in the sun for two months until it becomes sticky with a dark, thick, rich oil; it must be protected from humidity and rain during drying. This sticky oil is cold-pressed to make a greenish yellow oil similar to olive oil.
To put this spectacular oil into perspective, and to further justify its relatively high cost, It takes 100 kilograms of Tamanu fruit, the amount that one tree produces annually, to yield just 5 kilograms of cold pressed oil!
The Tamanu tree is indigenous to tropical Southeast Asia; it is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, South India, Sri Lanka, and the Polynesian islands. The spread of the Ati occurs via water - the trees thrive in coastal areas and drop their nuts into the water. Time and tide deliver this "driftnuit" to a new shore, and voila! More tamanu.
Natives believed the Tamanu tree was a sacred gift of nature and that gods hid in its branches. It was their answer to skin protection from hot sun, high humidity and ocean wind.
According to A. C. Dweck, "Tamanu oil can be applied on skins as well as mucous membrane lesions. It heals small wounds, such as cracks and chaps, but is also efficient on more serious cutaneous problems: atonic wounds, physical and chemical burns, radiodermatitis, anal fissures or post-surgical wounds. Tamanu oil activity was studied in numerous clinical cases. Those healing, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties make Tamanu oil an excellent raw material in cosmetics, in regenerating and protective formulations. The oil is especially recommended for all kinds of burns (sunburns or chemical burns), most dermatoses, post-surgical cicatrisation, certain skin allergies, acne, psoriasis, herpes, chillblains, skin cracks, diabetic sores, hemorroids, dry skin, insomnia, hair loss, etc. (1) The tamanu plant contains many chemical components which have proven to be helpful in the restoration and regeneration of skin tissue

Current and Traditional Use Across the Globe
Indonesians soak the leaf in water; the resulting blue solution is applied to inflamed eyes or taken internally for heatstroke. It is used as an astringent for hemorrhoids in Philippines. The Manus of Papua New Guinea heat leaves over a fire until they soften, then apply them to skin ulcers, boils, cuts, sores and pimples. On Dobu Island, leaves are boiled, and the resulting solution is used to wash skin rashes.
In the Philippines, the sap is mixed with sulfur to create an ointment for boils, open sores and wounds. In the 18th century, native Jamaicans used a similar species for wounds and sores.
Fiji natives use Tamanu oil for joint pains, arthritis, bruises, oozing wounds, chapped lips and preventing diaper rash. In most south sea islands it is utilized as an analgesic for sciatica, rheumatism and ulcers.
Pacific islanders apply Tamanu oil to scrapes, cuts, burns, insect bites and stings, acne and acne scars, psoriasis, diabetic sores, anal fissures, sunburn, dry or scaly skin, blisters, eczema, diaper rash and herpes sores--and even to reduce foot and body odor!
In Europe, sometimes called Domba oil, it has a 70 to 75 percent success rate in alleviating rheumatism and scabies. It's also effective on gout and ringworm. It can be applied to mucous membrane lesions. It heals chapped skin, post-surgical wounds, skin allergies, cracked skin, bed sores, wounds, rashes, abrasions, athlete's foot, boils, and infected nails.
Tamanu oil has even healed severe burns caused by boiling water, chemicals and X-rays. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce rashes, sores, swelling and abrasions. Tamanu oil promotes new tissue formation, accelerating healing and healthy skin growth. Tamanu oil reputedly relieves a sore throat when it is applied to the neck. It's pain-relieving properties have also been used traditionally to relieve neuralgia, shingles and believe it or not, leprous neuritis! In the 1920s, Sister Marie-Suzanne, a nun stationed in Fiji, topically applied Tamanu oil to leprosy victims with positive results.

More Powerful than an Antibiotic Tamanu oil possesses significant antimicrobial qualities, as proven in antibacterial and antifungal tests. It contains powerful bactericide and fungicide agents that defeat human and animal pathogens. Tamanu can be applied directly to skin, undiluted. There are no reports of adverse effects from topical application.

Treatment for Scars
Tamanu oil fades stretch marks with incredible results. It also works miracles on scar tissue, making scars look less unsightly. BioScience Laboratories conducted a study of Tamanu oil's ability to improve the appearance of scars. Six subjects with obvious scars aged for one year or more participated in the test. Subjects were not allowed to use moisturizers on their scarred areas for seven days before the test or throughout the nine-week test period. Scars were rated for roughness, length, width and degree of difference from surrounding normal skin. Measurements of darkness and redness were also taken for scarred and surrounding normal skin. Digital photos of scars were taken prior to initial application and at the end of week nine. Tamanu oil was applied to the scarred area twice daily for nine consecutive weeks. There was significant improvement in appearance of scars after six weeks, and improvement continued through week nine. Scar length was reduced by an average 0.28 centimeters, and width was reduced by an average 0.12 centimeters!

For thick, dry hair, Tamanu oil can be applied directly to the hair directly after shampooing or as a deep-moisturizing pre-wash. Because of the extremely high cost of pure Tamanu oil, consider diluting it with a quality, nourishing carrier oil such as jojoba oil, safflower oil, avocado oil, hempseed oil or grapeseed oil. Because of its extremely pungent nutty smell, masking it with a few drops (dropped from a dropper 2-3 drops) of lemongrass, ylang/ylang, patchouli or geranium would work well.

Additional information on Tamanu: This oil possesses significant antimicrobial qualities, as proven in antibacterial and anti-fungal tests. It contains powerful bactericide and fungicide agents that defeat human and animal pathogens. It is applied liberally to cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites and stings, abrasions, acne and acne scars, psoriasis, diabetic sores, anal fissures, sunburn, dry or scaly skin, blisters, eczema, herpes sores, athletes foot, and the reduction of foot and body odour (makes for a fantastic, natural underarm deodorant). Tamanu oil is also massaged into the skin as it is reputed to relieve neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica and even baby nappy rash. It can be applied neat to the skin or blended with a carrier oil.

Walnut Oil is high in linoleic acid and helps to regenerate, tone and moisturize damaged dry skin. It is said that walnut oil aids in preventing wrinkles. It is a good oil for eczema, controlling dandruff and rough, dry or sunburned skin. It is especially useful in anti-wrinkle eye creams, mature skin products, body, bath and massage oils, and lip balms. Used in the healing of wounds and for skin problems such as eczema, herpes, psoriasis, and skin parasites. It is obtained by expression from the nut. Walnut oil is useful against fungal and parasitic infections and may also help eliminate warts .

West African Shea Butter is naturally extracted from the wild-crafted karite nuts, hand-picked in West Africa. The Shea (Karite) tree (Butyrospermum parkii Kotsch) grows on the dry soils of West African Savannah and grows up to 15 to 20 meters high. The dark green foliage is dense during the rainy season. It can live a couple of centuries. The fruit, similar to a small avocado, contains a nut whose kernel yields the precious butter by crushing. Shea Butter is obtained exclusively by traditional crushing of Shea nuts. The impurities are removed by a treatment with hot water. Shea butter has natural sun protection and skin healing properties. Shea butter is doctor recommended for eczema, post surgery, scars, rashes and patients suffering from psoriisis. Shea butter works wonders on a babies gentle skin, replacing petroleum and mineral oil, which can be toxic. Applied daily, shea butter can help reduce the onslaught of stretch marks in expecting women. Plus, natural shea butter replaces many toxic skincare products currently found in most households around the world.
Shea Butter Moisturizes and Heals
Shea Butter is great! After one application, you can feel the properties of this product being absorbed by your skin immediately. Because of its amazing skin care and healing properties, shea butter has been used for centuries in parts of Africa and is a staple of African pharmacopoeia. Shea Butter provides:
~ Naturally rich in vitamins A, E & F which are essential vitamins needed for good skin balance.
~ Unequalled skin moisturizing - significantly increases the hydration of superficial layers of epidermis.
~ Clinically proven anti-aging properties- helps skin recover its clarity and suppleness & reduce wrinkles.
~ Stretch mark prevention and minimization
~ Protection against inflammation
~ Rapid healing for burns (minimizes scarring)
~ Enhanced cell regeneration and capillary circulation -(helps the healing of small wounds, cracks, ulcers)
~ Improvement of wrinkled and atrophic skin appearance.
~ Soothes irritated skin and heals chapped skin-protects skin against weather
~ Revitalize and impart shine and luster to dry/damaged hairs
~ Treat rheumatism and aching muscles
~ Ease colds because it decongests
~ Excellent for skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, acne, dandruff, severe dry skin, cold sores, bed sores, diaper rash, dermatitis and skin discolorations and much more.

Wheat Germ Oil is a great emollient and is a great addition to your skin care products. Is wonderful in massage oil! Wheat Germ Oil is high in antioxidants and also increases the stability of other oils in the preparations. Good for stretch marks, aging skin and scarring. High in lecithin, vitamins A,D and E. Very rich in F vitamin, it reinforces the natural protection of the skin and ensure a good hydration of the skin. Recommended for dried skin Wheat germ oil has the highest concentration of Vitamin E than any other natural oil.

Other Ingredients in Products

Allantoin has long been known to enhance the efficacy and desirability of cosmetic creams and lotions by its action as a skin protectant. As a moisturizer Allantoin helps to restore the soft and supple feeling to the skin. Use of Allantoin in treatment of : skin ulcers, wound, scalds, burns and sunburns, carbuncles, acne and skin eruptions, fissures and abrasions, impetigo, eczema, psoriasis. Allantoin is a healing, moisturizing, soothing and anti-irritating, keratolytic and non-toxic agent useful in dermatological, cosmetic and veterinary preparation. Allantoin is a valuable cell-proliferating healing agent which stimulates healthy tissue formation. Allantoin has a pronounced keratolytic and skin softening action, acts as chemical debrider of necrotic and scaling tissue.

Honey has long been found to destroy large amounts of bacteria including Staphylococcus Aureus and Propiobacterium, common causes of acne. It is a natural anti oxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is high in vitamin C and promotes collagen formation in the skin. It is thought to be an excellent cleansing agent while improving skin texture and surface smoothness. It also provides excellent hair shine. Honey is said to be a natural antiseptic due to its tendency to absorb the life-sustaining moisture out of bacterial cell walls. As such, it is useful to include in healing salves and to use as a natural wound cover. Honey attracts the dirt from skin pores and dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. It, therefore, is said to be a natural skin cleanser and softener.

Collagen Collagen is a relatively simple protein, and an important building block for healthy bodies. It helps skin look firm, with a youthful appearance.

Collagen is present in normal skin. As dead skin cells are sloughed off, new cells replace them. As we age, our supply of collagen is diminished or degraded. This leads to laugh lines, wrinkles and other creases in the skin. Applying a collagen-enriched lotion or serum to your skin will help to rejuvenate the skin from beneath the surface.

Colloidal Oatmeal is produced by using special rollers to pulverize the oats, extracting the oat flour and causing it to become a colloid which means that the tiny particles of grain spread throughout the water and permanently change the consistency of that medium. Thus, the oatmeal particles do not sink to the bottom of the bathtub. It is very difficult to get the oatmeal fine enough by just grinding it in a home blender.

Colloidal oatmeal has traditionally been used to soothe and soften dry skin and may help to relieve itchy rashes and skin conditions such as chickenpox and shingles. Eczema (dry skin patches) as well skin as conditions such as insect bites, sores, and other minor skin irritations may respond well to colloidal oatmeal bath treatments.

French Green Clay has wonderful absorbtive abilities due to it's composition of micro molecules. It absorbs oils, toxic substances and impurities from your skin. and stimulates the skin with blood flow to damaged skin cells, revitalizing the complexion, and tightening pores. French Green Clay is marvelous for helping to clear problem skin. Use it daily on trouble spots, or weekly as part of a complete facial treatment. Mined from bedrock quarries in France, it is unscented & fragrance free.

Glacier Clay is found in the coastal region of British Columbia. This rare deposit of more than 30 minerals and trace elements is composed of particles as fine as fog mist (less than .15 microns in size), making it the finest glacial marine clay yet discovered in the world. It has a natural pH balance of 6.5 to 7.3.

It is easy to apply and removes by rinsing. A silky warm grey colour when wet, it dries in ten to fifteen minutes (depending on the thickness of application) to a light aquamarine hue. It feels great going on, revving up the circulation, detoxifying, exfoliating away dead skin cells while it tightens up wrinkles, leaving the skin soft, smooth and super alive. Having a bio-stimulant effect on the cells, it produces local skin warming, accelerates physiological processes and increases cell division in surrounding tissue. It is the perfect balancer and revitalizer. A glacial clay facial mask may slow the effect of aging on the skin surface, rejuvenating tired complexion and renewing the skin elasticity.

Honey has long been found to destroy large amounts of bacteria including Staphylococcus Aureus and Propiobacterium, common causes of acne. It is a natural anti oxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is high in vitamin C and promotes collagen formation in the skin. It is thought to be an excellent cleansing agent while improving skin texture and surface smoothness. Honey is said to be a natural antiseptic due to its tendency to absorb the life-sustaining moisture out of bacterial cell walls. As such, it is useful in healing salves and to use as a natural wound cover. Honey attracts the dirt from skin pores and dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. It, therefore, is said to be a natural skin cleanser and softener.

Hydrosols are derived from the Latin words hydro and sol, meaning "water solution." When plant material, such as the roots, barks, flowers, leaves, stems and seeds, is steam distilled to obtain an essential oil, certain chemical constituents of the plant first build up in the water. Only after they reach their maximum solubility in water, do they start to collect in a separate layer on the surface of the water (the essential oil). Many of the water-soluble plant compounds and some of the oil-soluble compounds wind up in the distillation water.

A hydrosol is the pure, distillate water that remains after essential oils are steam distilled from the original plant material. Hydrosols are usually clear and have the appearance and consistency of water. Their aroma is generally, but not always, similar to that of the essential oil, but the aroma is usually much more subtle. Hydrosols contain very small amounts of the essential oil. Some hydrosols do smell surprisingly different from the essential oil.

Hydrosols are gaining importance in aromatherapy because they offer an opportunity to use a well-diluted potency of a particular plant¿s essential oil for therapeutic purposes. The highly concentrated compounds found in essential oils may often be too strong for the human body, and therefore may be rejected or ineffective. Hydrosols on the other hand, are well-diluted water-soluble compounds, which are easily assimilated and absorbed by the body. Hydrosols are generally safer for use in babies and individuals with depressed immune systems.

Hydrosols are also sometimes incorrectly referred to as floral waters. Floral waters are typically aromatic waters made with the use of fragrance oils which do not contain the natural therapeutic properties that hydrosols contain.

Carrot Seed Hydrosol (Daucus carota) can be especially beneficial for mature or damaged skin due to its regenerative properties. Can be used to tone and help with wrinkles and premature aging -- is said to be helpful against eczema, minor inflammations (bug bites, razor rashes etc.) and psoriasis.
Chamomile, Roman Hydrosol (Anthemis nobilis) is wonderful for people with extra sensitive skin - Good for normal, dry, sensitive, allergy prone and mature skin. Can also be used as a tonic for people battling depression, due to its soothing nature, it can help ease stress.
Helichrysum Hydrosol (Helichrysum italicum) is said to help Rosacea, inflamed or irritated skin and eczema. I have customers with scarring, rosacea, eczema, bug bites, cuts and other skin reactions using this hydrosol with great results. This is the Hydrosol I reach for when I have skin troubles, burns or bug bites.
Lavender Hydrosol (Lavender officianalis) is emotionally and physically balancing and can be helpful for quite a few ailments -- from minor scrapes to sleepless nights. Beneficial for people with sensitive, damaged, normal, oily or combo skin.
Lavender is a versatile regenerative Hydrosol and one everyone can benefit from -- use in a facial, as a toner, pillow spritz, face wash/cleanser, baby wipe, calming spritz, sunburn soother...and the list goes on!
Neroli Hydrosol (Orange Blossom/Citrus aurantium) is good for mature skin and can also be beneficial for people with combo, oily or acneic skin due to its somewhat astringent properties. Neroli Hydrosol also makes a wonderful pillow mist to help soothe stressed nerves and can allow a comfortable slumber.
Turkish Rose Hydrosol (Rosa damascena) is antiseptic and astringent -- it can be helpful against wrinkles, broken capillaries and puffiness -- it is gentle yet can help heal wounds and cuts. Good for normal, combo and mature skin.
Can also be used as a tonic for people battling depression, due to its soothing nature, it can help insomnia. Just mist your face, your pillow, sheets, towels or simply use it in a clay mask to create a luxurious facial -- the possibilities are endless with Rose!

MSM is used for joint pain & also very beneficial for detoxification

MSM is an organic source of sulfur which is widely utilized by the body in the formation of connective tissue and in the antioxidant glutathione. Sulfur is essential to good health but is easily destroyed by modern food processing methods resulting in widespread deficiencies. It is structurally and functionally important to more than 150 compounds in the body including enzymes, hormones, antibodies and free radical scavengers.
MSM is a natural substance that gives relief from joint pain, inflammation and allergies. MSM has gained considerable recognition for its results in relieving arthritis, for the relief of pain, head trauma, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and Alzheimer's disease.

MSM makes the cell walls flexible and elastic. If the concentration of MSM in the body is too low, the new cells lose some of their necessary flexibility and elasticity. MSM makes cell walls permeable, allowing water and nutrients to freely flow into cells and allowing wastes and toxins to properly flow out. MSM is a powerful detoxifier and is nontoxic.

Some people define "natural" as a substance that occurs naturally in the body and in plants. By that definition, MSM is natural. The raw material used to produce MSM is of natural origin. So it is true that MSM is produced from natural sources. MSM is a natural food substance and is not at all harmful to the body in any way. MSM is neither a medicine or a drug. MSM is a member of the sulfur family but should not be confused with sulfa drugs, to which some people are allergic. MSM is non-allergenic and does not interfere with any other pharmaceutical drugs or supplements.

MSM stands for Methylsulfonylmethane, a stable odorless metabolite of DMSO. MSM cleans the blood. MSM is less toxic than water. In its purified form, it is an odorless white crystal with a slightly bitter taste and looks very much like table sugar.
MSM takes out the inflammation, permits the muscles to heal and prevents them from becoming sore. MSM does not cure arthritis. It reduces the swelling that causes pain. MSM reduces allergies to food and pollens, helps the liver produce chorine, controls acidity in stomach and ulcers, coats intestinal tract so that parasites lose the ability to hang on, it helps with hypersensitivity to drugs, it increases the body's ability to produce insulin, and is important for carbohydrate metabolism and speeds wound healing.

Panthenol is an important part of skin and hair care. Providing revitalizing and conditioning effects, panthenol possesses humectant-like properties that aid in skin absorption.
One major benefit to panthenol is its contributory role in coenzyme A, which is needed by every living cell to help it grow and survive. Panthenol is a beneficial ingredient in after sun care lotions and anti-aging applications. Because it is an humectant, panthenol helps retain moisture and aids overall cell metabolism.

Titanium Dioxide that is used in Walk in Beauty products is approved by the FDA for use in cosmetics being applied to the skin, eye and lip area. It is 100% natural and have been filtered of all harmful impurities. It is the most common whitening ingredient on the market.

Sorbitan oleate is a fatty acid ester of a sugar. Water soluble emulsifier.

Emulsifying Wax that Walk in Beauty products contain is a complete self-emulsifying system that embodies a new and more natural approach to the development of handmade skin and hair care products. This proprietary blend, developed by AquaSapone Soap Supplies Australia, is formulated from non-ethoxylated, sulfate free emulsifiers, emollients and stabilisers, naturally derived from vegetable sources. Ease of use, efficient emulsifying power, superior stability even in extreme situations, high ingredient compatibility, broad pH utility and predictable viscosity/concentration behaviour make this Emulsifying Compound the best choice. Emulsifying Compound is extremely mild, non irritating and, mimicking the skin's natural lipid barriers, particularly suited for leave-on applications for daily use.