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Spirulina (Spirulina platensis) is a genus of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which is capable of performing photosynthesis. It is naturally found in Central America, South East Asia, Africa and Australia in flat, subtropical waters with a high salt content. The alga is primarily obtained from controlled aquaculture.

Evening Primrose Oil is obtained from the seeds of the evening primrose (Oenthera biennis L.). The evening primrose is a biennial, herbal plant with a large inflorescence. Its seeds have a fatty oil content of around 40 to 50 percent. Originally native to the north-western United States, today the Evening Primrose is found in Europe, throughout North America as well as the Middle East and East Asia.

Seabuckthorn Pulp Oil is obtained from the berries of the sea buckthorn plant (Hippophae rhamnoides L.), which belongs to the oleaster family (Elaeagnaceae). The pulp of the berries has an oil content of around 2 percent. The sea buckthorn is originally native to Nepal, but is now mainly grown in China and Russia. In Europe, the sea buckthorn is cultivated primarily in Germany and the Balkan countries.

Chlorella (Chlorella sp.) is a spherical green alga that mainly thrives in freshwater. It is found in bodies of water all over the world and is well suited for commercial cultivation. Chlorella is primarily obtained from controlled aquaculture.

Linseed Oil is obtained from the mature seeds of the flax plant, which belongs to the Linaceae family.

Shea Butter is extracted from the nut kernels of the shea tree (Butyrospermum parkii), which contain 45 to 48 percent fat. Botanically, we distinguish between two subspecies: an East African and a West African variety. The latter can be found from West Africa to the Upper Nile region. Shea Butter is mainly produced in Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, The Gambia, Nigeria and Benin. Shea Butter Nilotica – in Swahili referred to as "muyao" – is the East African variant. It is mainly cultivated in Uganda, Sudan and Kenia.

Macadamianut Oil is obtained from the fruit of the macadamia tree (Macadamia sp). The macadamia tree belongs to the Proteaceae family. Its fruit has a fatty oil content ranging between 70 and 75 percent. Originally native to Australia, the macadamia tree is now also grown in South Africa, South America and Hawaii.

Hemp Oil is obtained from hemp (Cannabis sativa) seeds. The plant is extremely resilient and adaptive, but needs a lot of water to grow. The seeds have an oil content ranging between 26 and 35 percent. Today, hemp is mainly grown in Asia, America and Europe.

Avocado Oil is obtained from the ripe fruits of the avocado tree (Persea americana Mill), which belongs to the laurel family (Lauraceae) and can grow up to 20 meters in height. The fruit has a fat content ranging between 15 and 30 percent. Avocados mainly grow in tropical and subtropical climate regions.

Black Cumin Oil is obtained from the ripe seeds of the black cumin plant (Nigella sativa L.), which belongs to the crowfoot or buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Its ripe seeds have a fatty oil content ranging between 30 and 35 percent and an essential oil content of up to 2 percent. Although originally native to Egypt, black cumin is now mainly cultivated in Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and India.

Safflower Oil is obtained from the seeds of the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.), which belongs to the aster or sunflower family (Asteraceae). The seeds have an oil content of approximately 30 percent. Originally widespread across an area ranging from Egypt and the Middle East to Central Europe, today the safflower is mainly cultivated in the United States, Central America, Argentina and Australia.

Borageseed Oil is obtained from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis). Borage is an annual plant and belongs to the Boraginaceae family. The seeds contain around 30 percent oil. Borage was originally native to the Mediterranean, but is now found in both cultivated and wild form in Canada, Eastern Europe, the UK, New Zealand and China.

Sesame Oil is obtained from the seeds of the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum L.). The seeds have a fatty oil content of around 48 percent. The sesame plant is one of the oldest known oil plants and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Although native to tropical Africa, today sesame is mainly grown in Central America, Central Africa and India.

Sesame Oil is obtained from the seeds of the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum L.). The seeds have a fatty oil content of around 48 percent. The sesame plant is one of the oldest known oil plants and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Although native to tropical Africa, today sesame is mainly grown in Central America, Central Africa and India.