Products

Herbalicious… O&3 presents Calendula, Infused in Almond Oil Organic. Calendula herb is commonly known to aid in the repairing of damaged skin & healing burns, bites & abrasions. We naturally infuse Calendula herb into our Sunflower oil to control the aroma, but most of all the Almond acts as a super nutritious carrier for the natural herb, which is what makes this ingredient a wonderful hydrator of the skin. It's a popular choice for formulations such as lip care products, body lotions & face creams

O&3 presents Almond (Sweet) Oil, Cold Pressed. Sourced in the vast Almond regions of California, this high grade Almond offers numerous raw benefits due to the sensitive nature in which it was produced via cold pressing. This oil is perfectly suited for those that want a cost effective organic carrier oil with straight to the point benefits. Remember, this is a cold pressed product so all the goodies remain within the oil. Straightforward nutritious skin food.

O&3 presents Sesame Seed Oil, Cold Pressed & Deodorized Organic. This ancient raw material has been utilized for centuries & for good reason, it's full of all the goodies that are great for the body inside & out. First of all, the seeds carry plenty of zinc, which is an essential mineral that boosts production of collagen which delivers more elasticity to the skin & aids in the repairing of skin cells. It also carries a wealth of vitamin D & B, & most of all the natural antioxidant, vitamin E. Its versatility in skin care is apparent, commonly used in formulations from sun-care products (due to the vitamin E content), through to massage blends due to its ability to remove environmental toxins from your body, leaving your skin detoxified post massage. Its popularity in massage is also due to its functionality when it comes to increasing blood circulation & improving elasticity of your skin. We have not touched on its nutritional content, but rest assured, it is as good for consuming as it is applying!

O&3 presents Fenugreek Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This ancient oil is making a comeback! This slightly spicy oil is cold pressed from the seed & fantastic as a hair & skin oil with its antimicrobial properties. People have really seen the benefits of this oil in hair products, adding essential nutrients to hair follicles giving it extra shine & strength.

O&3 presents Avocado Oil, Refined Organic. Our Avocado Oil originates from Ethiopia where we utilize the damaged Avocados (that are not fit for sale as a fruit). The co-operative we work with produces local jobs & infrastructure - there is a wealth of sustainability info that we are happy to share on request. This high vitamin enriched oil is delicately expeller pressed then refined from the flesh of the Avocado pear. Commonly used in hair products due to its ability to stimulate hair growth. Its popularity is due to a long list of functionalities but most of all its ability to penetrate & absorb into the skin like no other. Its versatility will allow a wide range of application from skin care to hair maintenance.

O&3 presents Soarsop Oil, Cold Pressed. Rising from the ranks, Soapsop is slowly emerging as a "go to" for natural skin care solutions. Also known as Guanabana, Soarsop has been used by indigenous communities in Brazil for many decades, mainly due to its skin repair & healing benefits. The oil is lightly pressed with a high Oleic acid content which is why many are turning to it for its skin repair functionality. We like to apply this oil directly as a nutritious moisturizer. It is a high absorbing, natural emollient which is known to restore elasticity in the skin.

O&3 presents Bilberry Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This is a cracking super-fruit oil. Extremely rich in antioxidants, hence is rise to power as a real gem of a super-fruit oil. The oil contains tocotrienols, which are known to be more powerful than vitamin E itself which makes it a fantastic skin moisturizer and anti-aging ingredient. The oil when applied directly is an easy absorber hence why we like to apply it just as it is, leaving the skin firm & plump. Super fruit oils are plentiful in our range and this one has to be a top 3 ingredient for us. A fantastic rejuvenating oil!

Aloe there! O&3 presents Aloe Vera 200:1, Powder. We have a wide family of Aloe at O&3 that all provide you with a variety of purposes. Our Mexican Aloe lives up to its name serving as a super skin moisturizer, successfully carrying oxygen to the skin cells. A well known calming & soothing ingredient that has been used for centuries to aid burns & scars. Exactly why it is a staple holiday ingredient to aid those sun burns!

O&3 presents Yangu Oil, Cold Pressed. This 100% cold pressed nut oil is a wonderful light serum oil, best utilized either on the skin or the hair. This nut oil stands out as nutritious with it being rich in essential fatty acids & anti-oxidants. The oil itself is light & easily absorbs in the hair & skin, allowing it to be a perfect direct application oil. The oil is produced by the Maasai tribe in Kenya & has been used in cooking & personal care application in Kenya for generations.

This is no Maze! O&3 presents Maize Seed Oil, Refined. Also known as Corn Oil, you may know Maize more as an ingredient for food application. You are not wrong, but it is also a great emollient for skin & hair care products. It is rich in essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid (omega 6) which is great for the body internally & externally. Even better it contains a decent amount of vitamin E which is just the antioxidant both the oil and the body needs to rejuvenate skin & hair cells.

O&3 presents Quince Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This delicate & light cold pressed oil is a great new addition to our range. We tend to direct this ingredient towards face-care formulations. This oil is rich in antioxidants & essential fatty acids. Due to its hi-linoleic content, it makes it a super skin repair oil; great for anti-aging (anti-wrinkle) creams or simply use it directly on your skin. As mentioned already, the oil is very light making it very easy to formulate with, it is also a super absorber when applied directly to the skin.

Brazilian Wax! O&3 presents Carnauba, Wax Organic. One of the hardest waxes around, Carnauba is wild harvested from the growing leaves of the Carnauba tree in Brazil. The hardiness of the wax is not such a bad thing, it means it is perfect for your Dad to use on his new car or shoes to give them that ever lasting shine. As for the cosmetic world, it is admired for its firmness when formulating lip-care products. This material is insoluble in water & in alcohol, however it is soluble on warming & incorporating Ethyl Acetate & Xylene.

O&3 presents Body Butter Base. Made using Sunflower Oil, Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter this Body Butter Base is rich and creamy. Just heat and add additional ingredients, such as color and fragrance, to create a range of premium Body Butter products. This base has fantastic rub in properties, leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth.

O&3 presents Onion Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. You better believe it… But this Onion Seed Oil will not make your eyes water! Do not be misled; this seed is not from the vegetable itself, rather from the flowers of the onion plant. You may not have come across this oil but it has been in circulation for centuries. The oil is very much considered a "repair" oil, especially when it comes to hair & skin care. Packed with vitamin C (folic acid) this oil carries plenty of punch in the essential fatty acid department. It blends well on your hair (it does not smell like onion, do not worry!) & aids in the strengthening of hair follicles & nourishment of the scalp. It is equally beneficial on the skin due to its anti-bacterial & antioxidant properties & absorbs just as effectively on the skin. Onion Oil is making a come-back.

Full of goodness & zero waste too! O&3 presents Raspberry Seed Oil, Cold Pressed Organic. We are delighted to offer you this Omega enriched fruit oil. 100% Organic. The seeds are a by-product of the fruit juice & jam industry, so no waste. We collect the seeds (a lot of them!) & then press away, this completely natural cold pressing method delivers a stunningly fresh, light fruity aromatic oil. As for the inherent benefits, just like our wide range of natural fruit seed oils, full of antioxidants & essential fatty acids. Widely used in skin care for this very reason & of course the marketing benefits of a 100% naturally produced oil, utilizing a raw material that would otherwise be disposed of. Unique, different, versatile, functional... Exactly what we strive for here at O&3.

Herbalicious…. O&3 presents St Johns Wort, Infused in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. St Johns Wort is commonly known to aid in the repairing of damaged skin & healing burns, bites & abrasions. We naturally infuse St Johns Wort herb into our Extra Virgin Olive Oil to control the aroma, but most of all the Olive Oil acts as a super nutritious carrier for the natural herb, which is what makes this ingredient a wonderful hydrator of the skin. The infused oil works particularly well in stretch mark & skin scar formulations. This version is a darker green oil in comparison to the Sunflower Oil version which we also offer.

Full of goodness & zero waste too! O&3 presents Radish Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This underestimated ingredient is great for skin & hair health. It is a great hydrator of the skin & is full of properties to tackle insect bites & stings due to its soothing nature. This oil is cold pressed so its nutritional profile is maintained. It has a healthy dose of Vitamin C, an easy absorber & also good for hair strengthening when applied to the scalp.

O&3 presents Vanilla, Infused in Sunflower Oil. We naturally infuse our Vanilla oil into Sunflower oil to deliver you a controlled vanilla aromatic carrier oil. We offer this for those that are not wanting the potency of straight Vanilla oil & of course the higher cost that goes with the pure oil. This oil is a good hydrator of the skin due to its infusion in Sunflower oil, so no issues with absorption. Who doesn't like the smell of Vanilla anyway?! It's a popular choice for formulations such as soap, lip care products, body lotions & face creams.

O&3 presents Amaranth Oil, Cold Pressed. A highly unsaturated & high triglyceride oil. A lightly colored oil that holds it own effectively at high & low temperatures. Its versatility is enriched in all the right fatty acids thanks to the lightly cold pressed process it goes through. Commonly used as a hair care ingredient adding plenty of shine to ones hair.

O&3 presents Mafura Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. Produced by a small community in Zimbabwe, this cold pressed oil is produced by harvesting the fruit from the tree and extracting the seeds from the kernels. The oil has a rich fatty acid profile making it a great ingredient for soaps, moisturizers, lip balms. It is high in palmitic & oleic acid making it a super antioxidant ingredient. It is perfectly suited for a direct to skin moisturizer as an easy absorber of the skin; it is high moisturizing & absorbing, natural emollient which is known to restore elasticity in the skin.

O&3 presents Dragon Fruit Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This ancient oil is particularly good for your next skin repair formulation. With its concentrated Vitamin C content, it makes it a front runner on the skin cell repair list. This plant grows in dry, arid environments & is a beautiful pink outer fruit with a succulent white/pink inner flesh. With a high linoleic acid content, there is no surprise this seed oil is rising in fame in the personal care world for both hair & skincare applications.

We are buzzing about our Beeswax range! O&3 presents Beeswax White Organic. Our Beeswax is produced from the natural secretion of honey Bees. This classic, versatile wax is used in a variety of applications from lip-care through to hair, skin care & candle products. This natural wax that has been filtered & then pelletised to increase the products usability. The difference with white beeswax is that it has been gently refined to remove the yellow coloring of the natural wax. This is one of the more popular waxes due to its ease of use in a number of different applications. This material is 100% Organic!

Herbalicious…. O&3 presents St Johns Wort, Infused in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic. St Johns Wort is commonly known to aid in the repairing of damaged skin & healing burns, bites & abrasions. We naturally infuse St Johns Wort herb into our Extra Virgin Olive Oil to control the aroma, but most of all the Olive Oil acts as a super nutritious carrier for the natural herb, which is what makes this ingredient a wonderful hydrator of the skin. The infused oil works particularly well in stretch mark & skin scar formulations. This version is a darker green oil in comparison to the Sunflower Oil version which we also offer. it is also Organic certified.

O&3 presents Safflower High Linoleic Oil, Cold Pressed. This product is the base of many cosmetic formulations, you simply cannot go wrong with this oil no matter the finished product or formulation. It is stable & has a decent shelf life for a cold pressed oil. It is an unsaturated oil that is yellow in color, with a makeup similar to that of Sunflower oil. This oil is perfectly suited for those that want a cheap carrier oil to get their formulation up & running; whether its a soap, shampoo, massage oil or face cream.

O&3 presents Apricot Kernel Oil, Cold Pressed. Kernels sourced in the vast fruit region of Turkey, this Apricot oil offers numerous raw benefits due to the sensitive nature in which it was produced via cold pressing. This oil is perfectly suited for those that want a cost effective carrier oil with straight to the point benefits. Traditionally used in face masks & face creams due to its ability to soften the skin & absorb easily. Remember, this is a cold pressed product so all the goodies remain within the oil. Straightforward nutritious skin food.

What's up doc! O&3 presents Carrot Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This is totally unique to the market. Harvested from wild carrot seeds, it is a classic, highly nutritious oil. We are delighted to offer you this Omega enriched oil. We collect the seeds (a lot of them!) and then press away. This completely natural cold pressing method delivers a stunningly fresh, earthy aromatic oil. As for the inherent benefits, just like our wide range of natural fruit seed oils, it's full of antioxidants & essential fatty acids. Widely used in skin care for this very reason & of course there's the marketing benefits of a 100% naturally produced oil, utilizing a raw material that would otherwise be disposed of. Unique, different, versatile, functional... Exactly what we strive for here at O&3.

O&3 presents Lupine Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. Lupine oil a great ingredient for the treatment of sun damaged skin. It is known for its emollient & antioxidant properties. It is often used in dry & sensitive skin formulations. It is mostly made up of oleic & erucic acid, so rich in Omega 3 & 9, making this oil a super hydrator.

O&3 presents Ghee, Butter. Ghee is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "sprinkled". This butter is made by rendering the milk fat from the butter to separate the milk solids & water. It is produced by the melting of the butter & skimming the fat off of the top. The result (once cooled) is a creamy looking solid. Rich in vitamin A, D, E & K, this products is common in Asian cooking & now commonly used in food application worldwide, but it also is used as a cosmetic base due to its ease of handling. With a high melting/smoke point this product can act as a super body butter base, allowing you to flavor/fragrance however you wish.

O&3 presents Fig Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. Harvested from the small fig tree, the fruits are utilized in the food industry whilst the seeds are gathered for the pressing of this very light oil. The oil has a healthy dose of Oleic, Linoeic & Linoleic acid making it a very versatile oil, so its uses are endless when it comes to formulating. This oil actually got our attention at O&3 when we heard that it was being used directly on a certain Hollywood actresses skin, we had to investigate & finally we have it on offer! Go get that Hollywood glow! ;)

O&3 presents Noni Fruit Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. One of our new entrants.. Something different for you. This crafted oil from New Guinea is high in Linoleic acid making a super-duper skin hydrator! Although new to our range, this oil has been used by the Polynesians for centuries to help treat inflammation of the skin. The fruit itself is used for fruit juice & the seeds are pressed for the oil. The oil carries beneficial properties that lends itself to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory products.. This really is a super-fruit oil we can see being in the next formulations trends.

O&3 presents Marula Seed Oil, Cold Pressed Organic. This Madagascan 'super oil' is a belter of an oil. Bursting with antioxidants, Omega 6 & 9 and a high Linoleic content. We offer this oil in cold pressed or a refined format depending on whether you want a nutty aroma or not. The oil itself is a superb emollient and absorbs effectively into the skin with a non greasy feel. It will leave you skin feeling incredibly silky & smooth. Just like most nutty oils, it is fantastic for your hair and we would strongly recommend using this product to nourish the scalp & to deliver hair shine. 100% Organic!

O&3 presents Rice Bran Oil, Cold Pressed Organic. We offer a number of different grades of Rice bran so please do have a browse. All of our Rice bran oils are extracted from the bran of the rice kernel. This oil is naturally rich in vitamins, tocopherols & the antioxidant, ferulic acid. All fantastic for your skin & hair. This particular grade is Organic & Cold Pressed, full of nutrients for both the skin & internally. Despite being cold pressed, the oil does not carry much of an odor & is very light in color; so it can be used instead of a refined version if you are looking for more functionality to this ingredient.

O&3 presents Sesame Seed Oil, Toasted. This popular Sesame oil is most commonly used in cooking for is nutty profile. It is high in antioxidants with high anti-inflammatory benefits. Not only is it used in culinary applications but also in lotions to aid in the repair of the skin for burns & wounds. It is also commonly used in sun care skin products products due to its ability to restore elasticity in the skin.

O&3 presents Desert Date Oil, Cold Pressed. This arid (very resilient!) savanana plant is found on the periphery of the Sahara. O&3 presents Desert Date Oil, Cold Pressed. This arid (very resilient!) savanana plant is found on the periphery of the Sahara. This plant is able to remain green all year long, forms a true green shield by playing a permanent arm-wrestling with the mineral desert. It draws the moisture necessary for its survival thanks to an efficient root system capable of sinking very deeply into the ground. As a “pioneer plant”, it is a green oasis that allows other plants to find shelter under its soothing shadow. Locally the plant is a source of nourishment, the young leaves are consumed as spinach, the ripe fruits are appreciated & eaten like "candy" by children & the old people who find an invigorating food supplement. Finally, the seeds provide an oil by cold pressing, this latter is consumed as food locally, but has also become popular in the cosmetic world due to its attractive fatty acid profile.

O&3 presents Wheatgerm Oil, Cold Pressed. This oil enriched seed is a super source of a variety of goodness. It carries a wealth of omega 3, vitamin B & E, folic acid, phosphorus & a high nutritional value, all of which deliver antioxidant & anti-aging properties. It is straightforward good skin & hair food, mainly down to its wealthy content of Vitamin E. Due to its lightly cold pressed nature, there is a slight nutty aroma to the oil but at the same time maintains the above inherent benefits. Formulators like to use this in skin lotions to reduce damaged skin, in particular dry, cracked skin. Or within hair formulations to repair cracked & dry hair. It is a quick & easy absorber.... Give Wheatgerm a chance.

O&3 presents Rapeseed, Hydrogenated. The high oil content Rapeseed seed delivers a robust oil/butter that serves as a super lubricant, hydrator & due to its water soluble characteristics it is a super base for essential oils. It's a common ingredient in soaps & hair & in the case of this grade, food.