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Apricot Kernel oil

Origin: Europe, Asia

Apricot kernel oil is obtained by pressing the seeds of the apricot tree (Prunus Armeniaca). The oil is mild and has a remarkable odor and taste; it is used in the food and cosmetics industries. Its great stability is particularly interesting for use in cosmetic products

Avocado Oil

Origin: Asia, North America

Avocado oil is pressed from the fatty seeds of the avocado tree, which grows up to 15m high (Persea Gratissima, Lauraceae). It is a high-quality, cosmetically valuable oil. It has excellent nourishing properties and is used only in small amounts.

Peanut oil (Arachidis Oleum)

Origin: Europe, North America

Peanut oil is extracted from the seeds of shelled peanut plant (Arachis hypogaea, Leguminosae family). It is traded as refined oil or hydro-genated fat on the market.

Peanut oil is outwardly similar to almond oil. However, it is somewhat darker and reminds one of the smell and taste of beans. The cold-pressed peanut oil is one of the best edible oils and is very popular. It can be used cold as well as hot and is perfect for frying. Besides its implementation in the food industry, peanut oil is also processed in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. The hardened fats are often used as an ointment base.

Jojoba oil (Jojoba oleum)

Origin: North America

This valuable and precious jojoba oil is extracted from the seeds of the jojoba bush (Simmondsia Chinensis).

This is an extraordinary oil, which can best be described as liquid wax, and bears cosmetic qualities. Jojoba oil is yellow to yellow golden and smells like nuts. Principal customer is  the cosmetic industry, but it is also used time and again for technical purposes.

Coconut oil  (Cocois oleum)

Origin: Asia

This oil is extracted from coconuts of palm trees (Cocos nucifera, Palmae). The palm tree grows up to 30 meters high and can reach an age of over 100 years. Only later, from the age of about 25 years, does the plant bear up to 300 coconuts annually. The coconuts are extracted from the fibrous layer, the flesh boiled in water and freed from the shell. After the pulp has been dried, it is referred to as copra and contains about 60 % fat. The fat is extracted and processed further by boiling or pressing.

Coconut oil is white to pale yellow, and usually of lard-like texture. However, the pleasant characteristic scent transforms itself over time to a grim, unsavory smell. The fat is used mainly for the production of soaps, because it is very easy to emulsify. Then the coconut oil - or rather the hardened fat - is used in the food or cosmetics industry.

Almond oil (Amygdalae oleum)

Almond oil is extracted from the ripe seeds (almonds) of the almond tree (Prunus Amygdalus var, Amara or dulcis, family tree of Rosaceae). The Almond tree is found throughout the Mediterranean region, where its decorative flowers always exude a captivating scent in the Spring season. It is a high quality, precious oil; highly fluid, almost colorless and virtually odorless. Almond oil is mostly sold as extra virgin or as refined oil on the market, and exhibits a mild, sweet-ish taste. Almond oil is mainly used in the cosmetics industry. It is ideal for skin care - especially for dry and irritated skin.

Mango-Seed Butter

Origin: Asia, South America

Mango butter (Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae), is extracted from the seeds of the Mango tree. The production process is very complicated, because the hard mango seed contains only 10 - 15% fat. The seeds are crushed, ground and dried. Subsequently, oil and grease are extracted. Mango butter is traded only in small amounts on the market and is mainly used in cosmetics.

Olive oil (Olivae oleum)

Origin: Europe

From the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea , Oleaceae family), cold-pressed oils are obtained. The olive tree (also called olive), is an ancient cultivated plant from the Mediterranean region and represents an important economic factor. Olive oil is of very high quality and very healthy, and is mainly used for preparing cold dishes. Moreover, it has very good cosmetic properties.

Rape seed oil

Origin: Europe, North America

The oil is pressed from the seeds of the rapeseed plant (Brassica napus, Cruciferae).

Rapeseed oil is sold as extra virgin or refined oil on the market.

The rapeseed plant is widely cultivated across Europe. Formerly, canola oil was a popular fuel. Today, however, it is mainly used as an edible oil and in the cosmetics industry. It is an oil with exceptional properties and is therefore increasingly used in industry. Rapeseed oil is viscous, has a dark yellow color and a remarkable odor and taste.

Bran Oil

Origin: Asia, North America

Rice oil is a common oil in Asia that is extracted from rice (Oryza sativa, Poaceae). After peeling off the rice waste or the rice bran, it is processed by an extraction process for oil. Rice bran oil has a high smoke point and is well suited for cooking. Rice oil is mainly used in food and cosmetics industries, as well as in soap making.

Shea Butter

Origin: West Afrika and India

Shea Butter is extracted from nuts - or botanically speaking - from berry seeds (Butyrospermum Parkii, Sapotaceae). Only after 50 years do the trees bear fruit. The berries are up to 6.5cm long, and can have a diameter of up to 5cm. The approximately 5cm long seeds contain up to 50% fat. In order to extract the fat, the pulp is removed, the seeds dried, crushed, heated and grated. Water is added to this mass and then laboriously cleaned. Shea butter melts between 35 to 42 degrees Celsius, and is surprisingly stable. Even at tropical temperatures it has a shelf life of up to 4 years. One reason for this the naturally occurring vitamin E.
Shea Butter, which is typically marketed in a refined state, is white to pale yellow and almost odorless. It is found in foods such as chocolate or vegetarian cubes. However, the outstanding, skin-nourishing properties also make Shea Butter a valuable raw material in the manufacture of cosmetics.

Sunflower Oil

Origin: Europe, Asia

In order to produce sunflower oil, the ripe seeds of sunflower (Helianthus annus, Compositae) are pressed. Sunflower oil is a widespread, pleasant smelling oil and is mainly used in the food industry. However, it is also used in the cosmetics industry and inserted in  technical products.