Products

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 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 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 Cumin, Essential Oil. This spicy oil is commonly used in culinary recipes but has also proved its worth in cosmetic formulations, especially geared towards muscle rubs. This one is sure to warm you with its intense spicy aroma!

THE Brazilian Butter. O&3 presents Cupuacu Butter, Refined. Wild harvested in the Brazilian amazon this butter has caused waves across the cosmetic sector for its versatility & production story. Produced from the seeds of the Cupuacu tree, this butter is incredibly subtle/soft & melts beautifully into the skin so we recommend doing little with it in your formulation. A nutritious ingredient, its make up is full of sterols & has a cracking fatty acid profile. Try it on your skin, you will see it melt & absorb just as you want a body butter to....

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 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.

THE Brazilian Butter. O&3 presents Cupuacu Butter. Wild harvested in the Brazilian amazon this butter has caused waves across the cosmetic sector for its versatility & production story. Produced from the seeds of the Cupuacu tree, this butter is incredibly subtle/soft & melts beautifully into the skin so we recommend doing little with it in your formulation. A nutritious ingredient, its make up is full of sterols & has a cracking fatty acid profile. Try it on your skin, you will see it melt & absorb just as you want a body butter to....

Here is something different… O&3 presents Banana, Infused in Sunflower Oil. We infuse a Natural Banana fruit extract into Sunflower Oil to give you a delicate carrier oil that carries a subtle aroma of Banana. This oil is a super carrier oil for massage or any hair/skin care formulation that you wish to carry a subtle banana-like aroma.

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.

O&3 presents Bakuchi (Bakuchiol) Oil, Refined. One of our new launches and we are excited about this one. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the Psoralea Corylifolia plant and then gently refined. Leavinan oil with a light yellow/amber color. The oil is full of essential fatty acids to aid in either hair care application & anti-aging skin care products.

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 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.

A powerhouse oil! O&3 presents Moringa Seed Oil, Cold Pressed Organic. This ancient ingredient (once used by the Egyptians to protect them from the harsh desert environment) has really come into its own in modern day cosmetic application. Proteins, minerals, vitamins, it has it all. Moringa is a replenisher of the skin, it brings vibrancy through its enriched nutritional profile. The antioxidants within the oil aids in the prevention of free radical damage to skin tissue (i.e. the creator of wrinkles). It carries cytokinins which encourage skin cell growth, so works very well in deep skin moisturizers & after-sun products. It is also rich in Vitamin C, which we all need to maintain a healthy complexion 'glow'. Its high protein content helps in protecting your skins dermal cells from damage caused by heavy metals such as mercury & cadmium. So a replenisher & protector. Well, if it was good enough for the ancient Egyptians....

O&3 presents Walnut Oil, Cold Pressed. Sourced in the vast Walnut regions of Turkey, this high grade Walnut 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 cold pressed 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 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.

Lets get scrubbing! O&3 presents Coffee Green, Exfoliant. Our exfoliant/ scrub range is pretty unique, we try & recycle as many of the by-products in the production of our oil. In this case, we are using Green Coffee seeds to bring you a highly functional natural exfoliant solution. With recent changes in laws in exfoliator use, they are all the rage! They are an effective means of removing dead skin to bring you a revitalized smooth new layer of skin. Time to turn natural in your exfoliator regime/ formulation.

O&3 presents Frankincense Water (Hydrolat). This Water is a by product of the Frankincense oil distillation process. Hydrolats (waters) are the aromatic remains after the steam-distillation process of the physical raw material. They are an excellent complement to essential oils because they are very gentle in their profile. The product is so gentle it has proved very popular in a wide range of baby products. A great relaxing aroma, hence its popularity as aroma mists & pillow mist.

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.

Myrtle, Essential Oil is a Myrtus Communis Leaf Oil, O&3 can confirm Myrtle, Essential Oil is steam distilled.

O&3 presents Coriander Leaf, Essential Oil Organic. Steam distilled from the Leaf of Coriander, this particular grade provides a furthe punch of aroma in comparison to the seed oil version. A herbaceous / freshness aroma to your formulation. A lovely essential oil to blend into your massage blends to give a wonderful fresh massage experience.

O&3 presents Arnica, Infused in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic. Our infusion is a popular choice due to its cost effectiveness & versatility in formulations. We naturally infuse the herb in our organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (we can infuse in another oil if you wish), this is using zero heat or chemicals, just lots of patience! Also known as "mountain tobacco", Arnica is known to stimulate your blood flow when applied externally hence why it is used in many a bruise & skin scar formulations.

O&3 presents Bucchu, Essential Oil. Also known as Bucchu Betulina Oil, this essential oil is distilled from the leaves (wild harvested). Bucchu itself is a shrub that grows in the mountains, in close proximity to rocks (the roots are attached to rocks), which collect the moisture for the plant to flourish. The plant is related to the citrus family, hence delivering a slight minty aroma alongside Blackcurrant/ herbaceous notes.

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 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.

Cedarwood Himalayan, Essential Oil

O&3 presents Cacay Oil, Cold Pressed. This raw material is wild harvested in the Brazilian Amazon and is flowing with benefits… Rich in nutrients including vitamins, antioxidants & essential fatty acids. The oil itself is a light and dry oil which absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy feel on the skin. An absolute winner in all formulations, including face, body, hair and nails. The oil has a light, nutty scent which disappears quickly after application as well as a long decent shelf life (for a Cold Pressed Oil).

El vino did flow... O&3 presents Grapeseed Oil, Cold Pressed. This top 10 seller comes in many different grades, so take your pick. Grapeseed Oil is a by-product of the wine & juice industry. We take the pulp of the by-product & reprocess the seeds to further extract the oil. No waste! This oil is cold pressed so carries a light aroma & light green color profile. The oil is very versatile & very popular as a base oil to carry many other natural ingredients. The oil gives the skin a silky, smooth texture hence its popularity in massage & as a base of creams/lotions & shampoos. It supposedly carries regenerative attributes so is commonly used in nutritious & healing skin/hair care products.

An oil that has saved many a whale life! O&3 presents Jojoba Seed Oil, Refined Organic. Jojoba refined is waterlike (clear) and odorless designed for you to reap the benefits of Jojoba Oil but at the same time not have its natural golden color affect your formulation color. Jojoba itself was originally introduced into the market as a replacement to sperm whale oil. The incredible story of this oil is that the spectacular sperm whales were once harvested (killed) for its spermaceti wax content. The introduction of Jojoba established it carried similar, if not better properties, saving the lives of multiple whales. The oil is a non greasy lubricator; best served in hair & skin care products and more natural product ranges such as for babies. A super hair strengthener delivering shine. A superb emollient, the oil works perfectly on its own directly on the skin. So much so, research has established that Jojoba Oil absorbs so well it can reach the corneal layer via the follicle wall, oils do not absorb much better than this.

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 Milk Thistle Seed Oil, Refined. This absolute classic is known for its anti-inflammatory & anti-aging functionality. Grown & processed in the wild in Siberia, this ancient crop carries antioxidant properties that transport extremely well into any body/face formulations. A solid base oil due its refined state, with no aroma, you can formulate with this product easily; knowing you are still obtaining its inherent natural antioxidants.

We are nuts about Brazil Nut Oil! O&3 presents Brazil Nut Oil, Cold Pressed Organic. Collected from one of the largest trees in Peru, this oil is produced from its wild harvested nuts. Brazil nuts themselves have a high oil content and once extracted delivers good solid skin food. The oil itself is popular in skin and hair care applications. Just like most nut oils its fatty acid profile is a great source for delivering shiny, healthy hair and skin cell regeneration. Rich in omega 6 & 9, it is of no surprise you will find it in many a shampoo formulation.

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!

Jasmin Absolute Infused in Grapeseed Oil (5%)

O&3 presents Tomato Seed Oil, Cold Pressed. Something different for you to consider. We collect the seeds of a Tomato & cold press to deliver a wonderful Tomato product. This product makes for a super base for most cosmetic formulations, you simply cannot go wrong with this oil no matter the finished product or formulation. It is stable & has an extensive shelf life, versatile, easy to use & incredibly cost effective. This oil is perfectly suited for those that are looking to create a hair or skin care range with an edge. We gently refine this product to allow you to then fragrance it as you wish.

Lets get scrubbing! O&3 presents Strawberry Seed, Exfoliant (Ground). However this particular grade is the "grounded" version, so powder-like, giving you a very fine exfoliator. Our exfoliant/ scrub range is pretty unique, we try & recycle as many of the by-products in the production of our oil. In this case, we are using seeds of the strawberry fruit to bring you a highly functional natural exfoliant solution. With recent changes in laws in exfoliator use, they are all the rage! They are an effective means of removing dead skin to bring you a revitalized smooth new layer of skin. Time to turn natural in your exfoliator regime/ formulation.