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15 Cards in this Set
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Borage Oil Borago officinalis |
Rapid absorption, leaves no residue High in GLA |
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Hazelnut Corylus avellana |
Absorbs quickly, no residue Mild astringent Circulation stimulant |
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Kukui Nut |
Absorbs quickly, no residue Restores and revitalizes Good for eczema |
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Macadamia Nut |
Heavy, leaves residue Stable, not as sensitive to heat Softens and restores |
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Rosehip Seed Oil |
Absorbs well High in GLA Good for scars, stretchmarks, burns |
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Safflower |
Oily, leaves slight film Arthritis, bruises, sprains Unstable |
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Sunflower |
Non-greasy Smoothing Bruises, external ulcers |
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Sweet Almond Oil |
Oily, leaves residue Close to sebum Good for wrinkles around eyes |
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Apricot Kernel Oil |
Greasy, but leaves no residue Moisturizing tonic High in A and C |
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Avocado oil |
Thick and heavy Highly Penetrating, non-sticky High in lecithin, linoleic acid, and vit D |
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Camellia japonica oil |
Light, readily absorbed, no residue Good for face |
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Coconut Oil |
Thick and semi-solid at 68 degrees Saturated Lathers well |
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Grapeseed Oil |
Extracted with hexane Quickly absorbed, can leave residue High in linoleic acid Can be used in place of shark oil Good for acne |
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Jojoba oil |
Thick, rapidly absorbed, no shine Similar to sebum More than 70% fat, no glycerin Good for aging skin |
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Olive oil |
Heavy, very greasy |
