Watermelon seed oilis extracted by pressing from the seeds of the (watermelon). It is particularly common in West Africa, where it is also called ootanga oil or kalahari oil. Traditionally, the seeds are extracted from the seed casing, and dried in the sun. Once dried, the seeds are pressed to extract the oil. Watermelon seed oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids with linoleic and oleic acid as the major acids. Composition of Watermelon seed oil Watermelon seeds have been prized for the highly nutritive oil that they contain. Traditionally, the seeds are removed from the rind...

Walnut oil is extracted from English walnuts (also known as Persian walnuts). Each 100.0g of oil provides about 63.3 g. polyunsaturated fatty acids, 22.8 g. monounsaturated fats and 9.1 g.saturated fats. It contains no cholesterol. It is about 60% linoleic acid and essential polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid, and 23-27% monosaturated oleic acid and omrga-9 fatty acid. Walnut oil also contains about .7 g. per Tbsp of alpha linolenic acid,which supplies the body with needed omega-3 fatty acids, another form of polyunsaturated fats essential to human nutrition. Uses Walnut oil is edible and is...

Cherry kernel oil contains a polyunsaturated fatty acid called "eleostrearic". Eleostrearic is considered to play an important role in the production of Prostaglandins, which are an important group of hormones that are involved in pain relief mechanisms as wells as controlling cell metabolism. Cherry kernel oil also contains natural antioxidants, alpha, delta and gamma tocopherols plus vitamins A & E. Even though the taste and smell of the refined oil has no resemblance to the actual fruit, it smells and feels great on the skin.It also contains a polyunsaturated fatty acid called eleostea...

Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Dulcis) is the most widely used carrier oil, suitable for all skin types. It is rich in minerals, vitamins, proteins and essential fatty acids, helping to soften, nourish and revitalise the skin.Sweet Almond Oil is especially suited to dry, sensitive and irritated skin andit is used extensively in cosmetics and therapeutic skincare. It is also one of the best multi-purpose base oils to use for massage, as it is almost odourless and is an excellent lubricant. Compared to other carrier oils, Sweet Almond oil resists oxidisation, making it a good choice to buy in bulk for...

Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil compressed from sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds. Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. Sunflower oil was first industrially produced in 1835 in the Russian Empire.The world's largest sunflower oil producers now are Ukraine and Russia. Sunflower oil also contains lecithin, tocopherols, carotenoids and waxes. Sunflower oil's properties are typical of a vegetable triglyceride oil. Sunflower oil is produced from oil type sunflower seeds. Sunflower oil is light in taste and appearance and has ...