Products

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 Camellia, Infused in Sunflower Oil Organic. 100% Organic! This highly nutritious oil, also known as Green Tea is fantastic for skin & hair care ingredients. A great penetrator of the skin & hair roots, this oil absorbs wonderfully delivering a wide array of benefits including a high content of oleic acid, Omegas 3/6/9 & to top it off a wealthy content of Vitamin E & polyphenols. We infuse this in our nutritious Sunflower oil to control the aroma profile. It's very straightforward to use & suits all skin applications but notably face creams & hair care products for its ability to protect from UV rays, reduce skin blemishes & enhance hair growth.

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!

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.

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 Karanja Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. Wild harvested & processed in India, this oil is a relative of the Neem Oil. Similar to its relative, Karanja Oil is fantastic for a wide array of products. Its profile is less intense to that of Neem, in that it is yellow/golden in color rather than a dark viscous liquid (Neem); this makes formulating a lot easier with Karanja. This oil is not widely known & to be honest we do not know why?! It carries so many cracking benefits, such as a very attractive fatty acid profile (high in Oleic acid), it is great for skin repair / hair repair & absolutely one to be considered for animal care products, such as grooming & insect repellents (again, much like that of Neem Oil).

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.

Hey Mango! O&3 presents Mango, Butter Organic. Expeller pressed from the kernels of the Mango, this butter is super easy to use. Solid at room temperature & with a melting point of approx. 26 deg C, it melts wonderfully on the skin. The butter carries antioxidant properties so great for repairing skin. It is often used in skin care products & as protection against UV rays. Apply it to the body to repair damaged skin & you will notice its impact. This butters refined state means that it is a great base to can carry whatever essential oils you need it to. Body butters, creams, soaps... Mango = versatility.

Herbalicious…. O&3 presents Hibiscus, Infused in Sunflower Oil. Hibiscus is commonly known to aid in the repairing of damaged skin & healing burns, bites & abrasions. We naturally infuse Hibiscus into our Sunflower oil to control the aroma, but most of all the Sunflower 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 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.

O&3 presents Rosehip Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. One of our favorites, this classic ingredient has been building momentum across the industry & for good reason. This particular grade is call "O Color" as it is more ORANGE in color due to less of the pulp being used in the pressing of the oil. People prefer a more orange grade (this grade) as it is easier to formulate with due to less red intensity. Both color options are available. Wild harvested, this oil is handpicked & then lightly pressed to produce a golden-red tinted oil. With regards to our Canina grade, the hips are dried, cleaned & then lightly cold pressed. Rosehips are known to have a vast vitamin A & E content hence its popularity in formulations. Often referred to as a 'tonic' oil, if it is not in your formulation, we recommend serving this oil just as it is & applied directly to the skin & face. It is a diuretic oil containing trans-retinoic acid which carries many a therapeutic property. It has been used for centuries as a skin cell & tissue repairer hence its growing popularity. You can now see why it is not an oil you want to ignore.

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.

O&3 presents Chaulmogra Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. We love this cold pressed oil. Wild harvested from the Chaulmogra tree, it is a wonderful skin oil. A light oil it is simple to formulate with and carries a high content of hydnocarpic acid, which is a very effective antimicrobial agent, aiding in the repair of skin cells and hair follicles.

O&3 presents Manketti Seed Oil (Mongongo Oil), Cold Pressed Organic. Also known as Mongongo Oil, this African beauty is rich in goodness and extremely versatile when it comes to application. Manketti carries a high nutritional value, it is rich in Vitamin E, C which are both super for skin repairs. A super power in the anti-aging world. We have used it on hair (for scalp repair), nails (to hydrate & strengthen) and the skin (improves skin’s elasticity), there are no ends to this ingredient. This particular grade is gently cold pressed so you can obtain the benefits of Manketti oil with its wonderful natural aroma.

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.

O&3 presents Camellia Oil (Oleifera), Refined Organic. This highly nutritious oil, also known as Green Tea is fantastic for skin & hair care ingredients. A great penetrator of the skin & hair roots, this oil absorbs wonderfully delivering a wide array of benefits including a high content of oleic acid, Omegas 3/6/9 & to top it off a wealthy content of Vitamin E & polyphenols. It's very straightforward to use & suits all skin applications but notably face creams & hair care products for its ability to protect from UV rays, reduce skin blemishes & enhance hair growth.

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 Coriander Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This lovely herbaceous (slightly spicy) cold pressed oil is a great new addition to our range. Due to its warming characteristics, it is a great massage oil. Superb for warming & soothing the muscles. Rich in Vitamin E, monounsaturated fatty acids & flavonoids, this oil also acts as a skin booster, aiding in replenishing damaged skin cells.

O&3 presents Rosehip Seed Oil, Cold Pressed (R Color). One of our favorites, this classic ingredient has been building momentum across the industry & for good reason. This particular grade is called "R Color" as it is more RED in color due to some of the pulp being used in the pressing of the oil. Some people prefer a more orange grade, so please check out that grade if you prefer. Both options are available, however the Orange is more popular due to the Red being quite an over-powering dose of red. Wild harvested, this oil is handpicked & then lightly pressed to produce a golden-red tinted oil. With regards to our Canina grade, the hips are dried, cleaned & then lightly cold pressed. Rosehips are known to have a vast vitamin A & E content hence its popularity in formulations. Often referred to as a 'tonic' oil, if it is not in your formulation, we recommend serving this oil just as it is & applied directly to the skin & face. It is a diuretic oil containing trans-retinoic acid which carries many a therapeutic property. It has been used for centuries as a skin cell & tissue repairer hence its growing popularity. You can now see why it is not an oil you want to ignore.

O&3 presents Chia Seed Oil, Refined. This oil is both nutritious internally & externally. Initially used as a super food ingredient, it has risen up the charts of the cosmetic world for the very same reason. Sufferers of dry skin love this oil as it absorbs beautifully & delivers tremendous amounts of goodness, including essential fatty acids, Omega 3/6/9. Popular for those that are looking for a dry skin healer, chapped lips repairer & sun burn healer! It is a common & historic European application for its anti-aging benefits, apply a few drops of Chia around the eyes daily & see the benefits come into fruition. It absorbs wonderfully so acts as a super-duper hydrator. This particular grade is Refined, so the oil is lighter in color & carries no aroma.

O&3 presents Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Refined. This new addition to the range has hit the cosmetic world by storm & for good reason. It is extremely rich in Vitamins E & K, essential fatty acids & antioxidants. All the goodies that deliver nutrition to the skin to aid in repair & replenishment. The oil will deliver moisture & restore elasticity to the skin & at the same time reduce/prevent the free radicals (that age the skin). We particularly like to place dots of this oil directly beneath the eye lids before bed, it aids in reducing those eye bags, & you feel & look fresh as a daisy! This particular grade is Refined so it is a lot lighter in color & carries no aroma.

O&3 presents Comfrey, Infused in Almond Oil Organic. Our infusion is a popular choice due to its cost effectiveness & versatility in formulations. We naturally infuse the herb in our organic Almond (we can infuse in another oil if you wish), this is using zero heat or chemicals, just lots of patience! Comfrey acts as a repairer of the skin, historically a medicinal herb, it is still commonly used to aid dealing with rashes, stretch marks & scars on the skin.

O&3 presents Peach Kernel, Butter. This high oil content seed butter is robust & 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 care. We take the expeller pressed & refined oil & then hydrogenate to create this Peach butter. Due to its cost effectiveness this butter is popular as a base for lipsticks & body butters. You can add pretty much any essential oil to this product to achieve whatever the aroma profile.

O&3 presents Rosehip Seed Oil, Cold Pressed Organic (R Color). This particular grade is more Red in color. One of our favorites, this classic ingredient has been building momentum across the industry & for good reason. Wild harvested, this oil is handpicked & then lightly pressed to produce a golden-red tinted oil. With regards to our Canina grade, the hips are dried, cleaned & then lightly cold pressed. Rosehips are known to have a vast vitamin A & E content hence its popularity in formulations. Often referred to as a 'tonic' oil, if it is not in your formulation, we recommend serving this oil just as it is & applied directly to the skin & face. It is a diuretic oil containing trans-retinoic acid which carries many a therapeutic property. It has been used for centuries as a skin cell & tissue repairer hence its growing popularity. You can now see why it is not an oil you want to ignore.

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 Camellia Oil (Japonica), Refined Organic. Organic certified. This highly nutritious oil, also known as Green Tea is fantastic for skin & hair care ingredients. A great penetrator of the skin & hair roots, this oil absorbs wonderfully delivering a wide array of benefits including a high content of oleic acid, Omegas 3/6/9 & to top it off a wealthy content of Vitamin E & polyphenols. It's very straightforward to use & suits all skin applications but notably face creams & hair care products for its ability to protect from UV rays, reduce skin blemishes & enhance hair growth.

O&3 presents Parsley Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This is a new one, fresh off the press for us. Don’t confuse this with the Essential Oil. This is the fixed, Cold Pressed Oil. 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 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...

O&3 presents Pumpkin Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. This tasty and nutritious oil is produced from pumpkin seeds with many a health benefit. It is rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, so just what you need if you want a carrier oil that delivers the necessary nutrition to aid in skin repair & protection. This is a nutty flavored oil which also serves your hair very nicely, it will deliver shine & strength to your hair roots, it has been known to prevent hair loss, particularly in men. Please note that this oil is green in color and does carry an aroma (albeit a lovely nutty aroma) so bear it in mind when formulating, hence why we like to use it just as it is, on its own.