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Grape Seed Oil is prized for its use within personal care, spa, aromatherapeutic and culinary applications. Due to its rapid absorption and excellent emolliency, it is especially well suited for use in facial, lip, body, hair care and massage products. Containing anti-oxidants and omega-6 fatty acids, Grape Seed Oil has become a sought-after ingredient for general skincare and for products devoted towards addressing challenging skin problems including itchy and severely dry skin. It is a stable lipid that is prized for its light color and virtually odorless aroma. This particular Grape Seed Oil is solvent extracted and has been refined, bleached, deodorized and winterized. We also offer cold pressed Grape Seed Oil including our cold pressed Chardonnay Grape Seed Oil and Riesling Grape Seed Oil. Please inquire for current availability and pricing for our range of Grape Seed Oils. Cosmetic Uses: Grape Seed Oil is a highly penetrating, emollient oil. It is rich in omega-6 essential fatty acids and Omega-9 fatty acids, gamma tocopherols (Vitamin E) and antioxidants. Its composition and beneficial properties helps to support skin health, tone and texture without exacerbating acne. Properties: Medium Viscosity Absorbs Quickly, Non-Greasy Mild Scent, with a Delicate, Sweet, Pleasant Aroma Rich in Tocopherols (Vitamin E) Noteworthy Ratio of Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids and Omega-9 Fatty Acids Antioxidant Anti-Fungal Anti-Bacterial Stable Shelf Life Grape Seed Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications: Skin Care Lip Care Hair Care Cosmetics Massage Recommended Usage Rate: 1-100%.

The Baobab tree is native to Africa and regions of India. Traditionally, all parts of the tree are utilized for nutritive, culinary, personal care and beauty applications.The seeds produce an oil that native women have used for countless years to protect their skin and hair from harsh weather conditions. Baobab Seed Oil is highly stable and is an excellent source of essential and other fatty acids, including Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) and Linolenic Acid (Omega-3). Praan Naturals Baobab Seed Oil is unrefined but has been filtered. It is carefully stored and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this premium quality, nutritive oil.

The blueberry shrub, particularly the species Vaccinium corymbosum, is native to North America. Blueberries are sweet and flavorful, and are most commonly eaten alone or used in sweets, jellies, syrups or as a flavoring. Recent studies reveal that the juice and seeds are extremely nutritive and rich in antioxidants. Blueberry Seed Oil contains a minimum of 28% omega-3 essential fatty acids in the form of Linolenic Acid and a minimum or 38% omega-6 essential fatty acids in the form of Linoleic Acid. Blueberry Seed Oil is gaining increasing attention by cosmetic manufacturers and the aromatherapy and spa industries due to this impressive content of essential fatty acids and its capability to soothe, calm, moisturize and protect the skin and hair. Praan Naturals premium quality Blueberry Seed Oil is carefully stored and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this highly nutritive cold pressed oil.

Cucumber Seed Oil is cold pressed from the cleaned and dried seeds of premium quality cucumbers. It is then carefully filtered to obtain a brilliant, clear yellow oil with a mild, fresh cucumber aroma. Cucumber Seed Oil contains about 14-20% oleic acid and about 60-68% linoleic acid, making it an excellent choice for use in moisturizing formulations for the skin and hair care. A high content of natural tocopherols and phytosterols further enhance its protective and nutritive benefits for beauty and personal care.

Praan Naturals Angelica Root Essential Oil is a clear/pale yellow oil with thin viscosity that is steam distilled from the roots of Angelica archangelica, a biennial herb that is most commonly grown in regions of northern Europe. Angelica Root Essential Oil is valued for its aroma within fine fragrancing, perfumery and beauty/personal care applications. With its deep, grounding aroma, it is widely used as base note and can help to act as a natural fixative. Although the recipes are proprietary, Angelica Root is rumored to contribute to the distinctive aroma and flavor of Benedictine and Chartreuse, both fine French liquors with a fascinating history. Praan Naturals Angelica Root Oil possesses a deep, peppery/spicy, woody herbaceous aroma that blends well with many other essential oils and aromatics including oils in the wood, herbal, floral, spice and root families. Within holistic aromatherapy applications, Angelica Root Essential Oil is considered grounding and may help ease the feelings of stress, anxiety and exhaustion. It is also said to act as an aphrodisiac for some. Angelica Root Essential Oil is a photosensitizer. Use at less than 0.8% in products that remain on the surface of the skin to avoid risk of phototoxicity as recommended by IFRA and Essential Oil Safety (Edition 2) by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

Praan Naturals Calabash Oil is cold pressed from the seeds of wild harvested Lagenaria sphaerica, a climbing plant with white flowers that develop into small, round, green gourds with melon-like characteristics. Sphaerica, the plant’s species name, is based on the latin word for sphere. This intriguing species is native to East Africa and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Traditionally, the fruit and the seeds have been used in a range of culinary, wellness, medicinal and utilitarian applications. The calabash is also known as an Umutanga, Wild Melon or Wild Bottle Gourd. Praan Naturals Calabash Oil is comprised of 78% essential fatty acids, making it ideal for use in the most demanding of personal care formulations. This beautiful oil is 100% pure and is meticulously cold pressed using superior quality calabash seeds. The oil is gently filtered, carefully packaged and stored to maintain optimal freshness.

Praan Naturals Cypress Essential Oil is a pure, therapeutic quality evergreen oil that is steam distilled from the leaves of Cupressus sempervirens, grown on the beautiful Greek island of Crete. It is especially abundant in Pinene, L-Carene and other constituents present within the monoterpene family. Its natural chemical composition makes Cypress Essential Oil widely used within skin and hair care, holistic wellbeing, massage, soap making, fragrancing and cleaning applications intended to support wellness and a healthy environment. Cypress Essential Oil is an effective astringent and is well suited for inclusion in facial toners, after shaves and other applications that benefit from astringency. It is also a good choice for inclusion within natural deodorant formulations and formulations intended to help balance oily skin and hair. Emotionally, Cypress Essential Oil is a gently stimulating, energizing essential oil that is ideal for aromatherapy, massage, wellness and soap making applications intended to energize and uplift the body and mind. Within fragrancing applications and blending work, Cypress Essential Oil is considered a middle note. It is moderate in aromatic intensity and possesses a fresh, evergreen, slightly herbaceous scent. Cypress Essential Oil is an aromatically versatile oil that blends well with many other natural aromatics including essential oils within the conifer, floral, mint, herbaceous and citrus families.

Praan Naturals Lavender Essential Oil is steam distilled from certified organic Bulgarian lavender, Lavandula angustifolia. It possesses an incredible, well-rounded lavender aroma that is perfectly suited for the finest aromatherapy, beauty, cosmetic and skin care applications. Lavender Essential Oil is one of the most popular and most versatile essential oils because it is so helpful for emotional wellbeing as well as for physical wellness applications including within skin and hair care. Praan Naturals Lavender Essential Oil contains over 31% of Linalyl Acetate and over 32% Linalol. It is a beautifully calming essential oil that is helpful in formulations intended to ease anxiety, irritability and stress. It is an excellent choice for formulations intended to help bring peace of mind and to help support restful sleep. Within skin care applications, our Lavender Essential Oil can be used with all skin types. It helps to balance and support healthy skin, and it's wonderful for soothing minor skin irritations.

Praan Naturals Abyssinian Oil is derived from the tiny seeds of Crambe abyssinica, considered a crucifer. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, Crambe abyssinica is now grown in several other regions of the world. Abyssinian Oil is a highly stable oil that is regarded for its significant content of Erucic Acid, a monosaturated Omega-9 fatty acid known for its ability to act as a natural lubricant for massage, skin and hair care applications. Praan Naturals Abyssinian Oil is sustainably produced using rigid and demanding standards that ensures that the Crambe abyssinica crops are closely monitored and that production of the oil complies with all quality control standards. The oil is then carefully packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this nutritive oil.

The seeds of Daucus carota var. Sativa (also known as Wild Carrot or Queen Anne’s Lace) are responsible for producing a remarkably nourishing and rejuvenating oil ideally suited for the finest moisturizers and personal care applications. Unlike many “carrot seed oils” that are derived by macerating carrot seeds in sunflower or another vegetable oil, our Carrot Seed Oil is a true, 100% pure cold pressed oil. Praan Naturals superior quality, unrefined, extra virgin Carrot Seed Oil is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive, cold pressed oil.

Praan Naturals Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is produced from Chamomilla Recutita and is also known as German Chamomile. It contains both the volatile and non-volatile CO2 soluble components of Chamomilla recutita (synonymous with Matricaria recutita). CO2 Totals are CO2 Supercritical Extracts that have been extracted at higher pressure than those classified as CO2 Selects. CO2 Totals are the closest representation of the natural plant ever achieved. Aromatically, Praan Naturals Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract possesses a pleasant, fruity, floral chamomile aroma that is similar in aroma to that of the original botanical. It is much fresher, sweeter and pleasant in aroma than most steam distilled German chamomile essential oils. If you tend to prefer the aroma of English and Roman chamomile essential oils to that of German chamomile oils, then there is an excellent chance that you will be very pleased with the aroma of our Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract. Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is especially soothing, calming and supportive for dry, mature, damaged and problem skin types. Due to its Matricin content, it is also highly anti-inflammatory. Praan Naturals Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is similar in color, aroma and composition to that of our Organic German Chamomile Total CO2 Extract. Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is a deep golden green. It consists of 7-17% essential oil. In addition to its essential oil content, it contains the heavier waxes, fatty acids, resins, color compounds and other non-volatile compounds. Present within the extract is 20-45% of Bisabolol (Sesquiterpenol), 5-20% Bisabolol Oxide (Oxide) and 1-3% Matricin (Sesquiterpene). Matricin, a sesquiterpene that is present within the CO2 extract but not the steam distilled oil, is reported to offer superior anti-inflammatory action to that of Chamazulene. Because Matricin is considered to be more effective than Chamazulene, less CO2 is often needed to achieve the same results and efficacy in comparison to working with the steam distilled essential oil. Chamomile Flower Total CO2 Extract is thick at room temperature and should be gently warmed before incorporating it into blends and formulations. It is soluble in essential oils and vegetable oils.

The amla fruit, also known as the Indian Gooseberry, is a highly nutritious, greenish-yellow fruit with an intriguing, sweet yet sour flavor. The berries grow on a small deciduous tree with small branchlets. In its native India, the amla tree has been worshiped as Mother Nature because it has numerous internal and external applications within traditional Ayurvedic practices. The nourishing fruit is naturally rich in Vitamin C, minerals, polyphenols including ellagitannins (tannins), flavonoids, ellagic acid and other phytochemicals. The seeds are reported to be comprised of a significant quantity of Linolenic Acid, an omega-3 essential fatty acid and Linoleic Acid, an omega-6 essential fatty acid. Amla Oil has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its wide range of beneficial applications. The oil is especially well embraced for its remarkable ability to nourish and promote healthy hair and scalp. Praan Naturals Amla Oil is meticulously produced using a multi-step process that incorporates the nutritive benefits of expeller pressed amla seed oil with the benefits of amla fruit macerated/extracted into sesame seed oil. To begin the process, amla fruit is crushed and is then boiled to release the natural fruit oils. The infusion is then reduced under vacuum pressure. The resulting hydro-extract is then gently warmed in sesame oil, and the remaining moisture is removed. Separately, the seeds are expeller pressed. The resulting expeller pressed seed oil is collected and added to the sesame oil extract to produce the final Amla Oil. Properties: Golden Yellow to Light Brown Hue Characteristic Light, Sweet, Nutty Aroma Medium Viscosity Medium Absorption Effective Slip/Glide Highly Moisturizing and Emollient Uses: Amla Oil possesses an impressive reputation for its efficacy in nourishing the scalp, conditioning dry and brittle hair and for promoting strong, healthy and shiny hair. Amla Oil is especially well suited for use in conditioning curly, wavy, textured and all hair types that benefit from significant hydration and moisturization. It also helps to dramatically soothe and moisturize the scalp and assist with dry and problem scalp concerns. Amla Oil helps support natural, healthy hair growth and provides exceptional conditioning and moisturization to the hair and scalp when used as a hot oil treatment, deep conditioner or hair pomade. It is also effective when incorporated into shampoos, scalp treatments and other hair and scalp formulations. Amla Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications: Hair Care Scalp Care Recommended Usage: 1-100%

The Gevuina avellana tree is a beautiful evergreen tree that is native to regions of Chile and Argentina. The tree can reach up to 20 meters tall and bears small nuts, similar to those of the macadamia tree. Gevuina nuts (hazelnuts) consist of approximately 12% protein and 50% oil and are also rich in vitamins, minerals, lipids, sterols and antioxidants.

Baby Blue Jojoba Wax Beads can be added to cleansers, scrubs, thick gels and creams to achieve gentle exfoliation. They look beautiful when suspended in suspension shower gels. Size: 28/60 (250 to 600 microns)

Castor Oil is rich in fatty acids. It is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, and is soothing and lubricating. Castor Oil is ideally suited for use within hair oils, balms, and other thick emulsions intended for the skin and hair. In combination with other oils and as a superfatting agent, Castor Oil lends emolliency to soap formulations.

Praan Naturals Andean Mint Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and stems of Minthostachys mollis, a native Peruvian plant. We have sourced this oil from a distiller that is mindful of sustainability concerns and that certifies that the Andean Mint (Minthostachys mollis) is cut in a manner that allows for regrowth of this highly revered plant. It is not uprooted during the harvesting process. Andean Mint Essential Oil is also known as Muna Essential Oil. Andean Mint Essential Oil is a particularly intriguing oil due to its overall composition that includes 28-29% of the ketone pulegone. Overall, it contains 70% ketones. As such, it is a very powerful essential oil that should be used conservatively. We see this essential oil as showing promise in supporting respiratory health. Its properties also make it well suited for aromatic applications intended to support cleanliness. Emotionally, Andean Mint Essential Oil is a stimulating essential oil that is well suited for use in formulations intended to help to ease the feelings of sadness and discouragement and to help invigorate the body, mind and spirit. It can be helpful in promoting mental and emotional focus and concentration. Aromatically, Andean Mint Essential Oil possesses a bright, minty, herbal aroma. It blends well with essential oils within the mint, herbal, wood, conifer, and citrus families. Although Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young does not include an entry for Andean Mint Essential Oil that is steam distilled specifically from Minthostachys mollis, we recommend a dermal maximum of .8% based on our interpretation of component guidelines presented in the book. This percentage serves as a suggestion only, and we strongly recommend referring to Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 to review and confirm safety information based on the intended use of the oil.

Anise Essential Oil is steam distilled from the seeds of Pimpinella anisum, a plant that is indigenous to Egypt and regions of the Mediterranean and Asia. Aromatically, Anise Essential Oil possesses a sweet, fragrant aroma similar to licorice. It blends especially well with essential oils that are in the wood, resin, herbaceous, spice and citrus families. It is a warming and energizing essential oil that can help reduce mental fatigue, improve clarity, help maintain alertness and support healthy digestion. Anise Essential Oil is used in massage formulations to help alleviate muscular aches and pains. When used in soap, anise is said to mask human odors, making it a good addition to fisherman's or hunters soap. Anise Essential Oil is wonderful to use year-round, but it is especially lovely for seasonal use during the Autumn and Winter seasons. It is sometimes confused with Star Anise Essential Oil, but they are different species and have somewhat different properties. For topical formulations intended for adults, Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend a dermal maximum of 2.4% for Anise Essential Oil.

Praan Naturals Hazelnut Oil is a light, penetrating, monounsaturated oil that is slightly astringent. It is rich in Oleic Acid and Linoleic Acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. It is a highly versatile oil that is suitable for formulations intended for dry, oily and combination skin. Hazelnut Oil is also well suited for dry skin conditions. It is a nourishing addition to massage, hair care, cream, lotion and soap formulations.

Jojoba is a shrub native to Mexico and regions of the U.S. including California and Arizona. It is a perennial evergreen with a life span of up to 200 years and grows 1-5 meters in height. Jojoba has broad, thick waxy glaucous gray leaves and yellow-green flowers. The hard seed consists of 45-55% liquid wax. This natural, golden wax is very similar in properties to sebum and spermaceti oil. It was originally extracted by Native Americans, but actual cultivation of Jojoba for the wax began after the ban of sperm whale oil imports in 1971. Jojoba is highly prized in the cosmetic industry for being similar to sebum in composition and for its extremely stable life. Praan Naturals Clear Jojoba Oil is cold expeller pressed from premium quality jojoba seeds. Minimum pressure is used to obtain the best quality. To produce Clear Jojoba, Golden Jojoba is decolorized and refined to result in a clear, translucent Jojoba.

Although Hyssop Essential Oil, Hyssopus officinalis, is steam distilled from the lovely purple floral buds that adorn the hyssop plant, the essential oil possesses an aroma that is crisp, fresh, earthy, woody and slightly sweet. Within aromatherapy and natural fragrancing applications, Hyssop Oil is said to promote a sense of relaxation and to help calm the nerves. Hyssop Essential Oil is traditionally used in diffusion and mist applications to help promote emotional and physical well being. However, it is also said that in skin care formulations, it may help soothe dry and flaky skin. For topical formulations intended for adults, Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend a dermal maximum of 0.3% for Hyssop Essential Oil. Do not use with children under age 2 or when pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frankincense resin has been used for centuries for meditation, spiritual and overall wellness applications. Praan Naturals Frankincense Essential Oil is artisan distilled in England using exceptional quality Somalian Boswellia carteri gum resin. The result is a beautifully aromatic and therapeutic quality Somalian Frankincense Essential Oil that is well suited for wellness, cosmetic, aromatherapy, spiritual and fragrancing applications. Within diffuser applications, Somalian Frankincense Essential Oil can be helpful in supporting a healthy respiratory system. In cosmetic and skin care applications, it can help provide support to problematic, wounded or mature skin. For emotional wellness, Frankincense Essential Oil is a very grounding and balancing oil. It helps center the mind and calm the spirit. Several different species of Frankincense exist, and each can offer a slightly different aromatic profile. Essential oil distilled from Boswellia carteri possesses a beautifully woody, balsamic, and slightly spicy aroma. It is a base note that blends well with many essential oils, especially those in the citrus, spice and wood families.

Decolorized and Deodorized Grape Seed Oil is prized for its use within personal care, spa, aromatherapeutic and culinary applications. Due to its rapid absorption and excellent emolliency, it is especially well suited for use in facial, lip, body, hair care and massage products. Containing anti-oxidants and omega-6 fatty acids, Decolorized and Deodorized Grape Seed Oil has become a sought-after ingredient for general skincare and for products devoted towards addressing challenging skin problems including itchy and severely dry skin. It is a stable lipid that is prized for its light color and virtually odorless aroma. Unlike the majority of grape seed oils on the market that are solvent extracted, our oil is cold pressed and then carefully filtered and deodorized under vacuum pressure. It is then meticulously packaged and stored to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive, superior quality oil. Cosmeceutical Uses: Decolorized and Deodorized Grape Seed Oil is a highly penetrating, emollient oil. It is rich in omega-6 essential fatty acids and Omega-9 fatty acids, gamma tocopherols (Vitamin E) and antioxidants. Its composition and beneficial properties helps to support skin health, tone and texture without exacerbating acne. Properties: Medium Viscosity Absorbs Quickly, Non-Greasy Mild Scent, with a Delicate, Sweet, Pleasant Aroma Pale Yellow, with a Slight Green Hue Rich in Tocopherols (Vitamin E) Noteworthy Ratio of Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids and Omega-9 Fatty Acids: Linoleic Acid C18:2 (Omega-6) 60-78% Oleic Acid C18:1 (Omega-9) 10-26% Antioxidant Anti-Fungal Anti-Bacterial Stable Shelf Life Decolorized and Deodorized Grape Seed Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications: Skin Care Lip Care Hair Care Cosmetics Massage Aromatherapy Recommended Usage Rate: 1-100%.

Aloe Vera Butter is an extraction of pure Aloe Vera using a fatty coconut fraction to produce a soft-solid butter that melts upon contact with the skin. It aids in the rapid hydration of dry skin. Aloe Vera Butter is quite versatile and is suitable for a wide variety of skin care applications including use in lotions, soaps, skin creams and lip balms. Use it to enhance moisturization and to include the properties of aloe in your formulations. General Usage Rate: 3-5%. Aloe Butter can also be used at 100% as a stand-alone product.

Blackberries are native to both the United States and Europe. Historical evidence documents that the berries have been consumed and used medicinally for over 2,000 years. The berries grow on shrubs that are approximately 10’ in size. Praan Naturals Blackberry Seed Oil is prepared by mechanically cold pressing premium quality blackberry seeds. No solvents or chemicals are used to produce the oil. Praan Naturals Blackberry Seed Oil is then carefully packaged and stored to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this nutritive cold pressed oil.

Avocado Oil is pressed from the flesh of the avocado, a fruit that grows on trees native to the Americas and the Caribbean. Also known as the alligator pear, the fruit has been cultivated since at least 900 A.D. This nutritive oil has been used for centuries in the beauty and skin care regimens of indigenous Central and North American populations. The emolliency and impressive nutritional profile of Avocado Oil makes it an ideal ingredient for inclusion in skin care formulations intended to soothe dry, dehydrated, damaged and mature skin. Its notable content of unsaturated fatty and essential fatty acids also makes it ideal for inclusion in nourishing, moisturizing hair care formulations. Praan Naturals superior quality Avocado Oil is cold pressed. It is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive oil.

Andiroba Oil is cold pressed from the kernels of the andiroba tree, a tall tree native to Brazil and regions of the Amazon. The andiroba tree resembles a chestnut tree. If ingested, the kernels and bark of the andiroba tree, including its nutritive oil, are bitter in taste. In its native language of Guarani, Nahandi is reported to mean oil, and roba means sour. Andiroba Oil has been used for generations by the region’s tribes to soothe and protect the skin.

Praan Naturals Cinnamon Bark Burmannii Total CO2 Extract is produced in Germany using the bark harvested from Indonesian Cinnamomum burmannii. It contains both the volatile and non-volatile CO2 soluble components of this wonderfully aromatic bark. CO2 Totals are CO2 Supercritical Extracts that have been extracted at higher pressure than those classified as CO2 Selects. CO2 Totals are the closest representation of the natural plant ever achieved. Aromatically, Praan Naturals Cinnamon Bark Burmannii Total CO2 Extract possesses a beautiful, spicy aroma that is characteristic to cinnamon but is sweeter. It conveys a fresher, sweeter aroma than most steam distilled cinnamon bark essential oils. Its desirable aroma and lower cost as compared to CO2 extracts produced from Cinnamomum zeylanicum make it a beautiful alternative. Cinnamon Bark Burmannii Total CO2 Extract blends well with oils in the citrus, floral, spice, woods and resin categories, and it blends especially well with clove, ylang ylang, rose, frankincense, geranium and patchouli. The aroma of cinnamon is a favorite aroma of all genders and ages. The aroma is quite concentrated, and a little goes a long way. It can bring a lovely warmth and complexity to otherwise ordinary blends. It wonderful for use in home fragrancing, diffusion and potpourri blends. Cinnamon Bark Burmannii Total CO2 Extract is often used within a number of personal care and wellness applications, and we encourage you to research the numerous benefits of this helpful extract. It does pose a higher risk of skin sensitization and we encourage researching Tisserand/Young's dermal limit (see below) for topical applications. For holistic aromatherapy applications, Cinnamon Bark Burmannii Total CO2 Extract is especially energizing and uplifting. Although spice oils are warming and are most commonly used during the Autumn and Winter seasons, the oil is lovely to use at any time of year. As a warming oil, it is a wonderful addition to massage oil blends. However, it is highly sensitizing and great care must be used when using it topically. Cinnamon Bark Burmannii Total CO2 Extract is a slightly thick, golden brown extract. In addition to its essential oil content, it contains the heavier waxes, fatty acids, resins, color compounds and other non-volatile compounds. For topical formulations intended for adults, Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend a dermal maximum of 0.07% for Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil. The extract may be phototoxic due to its coumarin content. We suggest using a lower ratio when incorporating Cinnamon Bark Burmannii Total CO2 Extract in topical applications.

Lemon Essential Oil, Citrus limonium, is cold pressed from the peels of the fruit. It possesses a fresh, uplifting, lemony aroma. It is a pleasant and functional addition to cleaning formulations and air fresheners. Lemon Essential Oil helps to clean and cut grease while imparting a pleasant citrus aroma. Within hair and skin care applications, the astringency of Lemon Essential Oil makes it useful for combating oily skin and hair. Within holistic aromatherapy, the bright, citrus scent is stimulating, but it also is said to aid in focus and concentration. Lemon Essential Oil is often used by spas and incorporated into body massage oils, body wraps and salt soaks. Our Lemon Essential Oil is naturally comprised of 65% limonene, a monoterpene that is highly praised for its many beneficial properties and that contributes to the fresh, bright uplifting aroma of the oil. Aromatically, Lemon Essential Oil is very versatile and blends well with other citrus essential oils and oils in the mint, floral, wood, herbaceous and spice families. Citrus oils may become cloudy when subjected to cold temperatures due to the natural citrus wax present in the oil. Cold pressed Lemon Essential Oil is phototoxic. For leave-on topical formulations, IFRA and Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend a dermal maximum of 2%. If exceeding this guideline in topical applications, it is recommended that you avoid sun or UV exposure for at least 12 hours.

Praan Naturals Aloe Vera Oil is processed and made in the USA by a processor that has received certification from the International Aloe Science Council (IASC). Aloe Vera Oil is produced by macerating aloe vera leaves in non-GMO soybean oil. It is clear to pale yellow in hue and has a very mild, characteristic aroma. Aloe Vera Oil can be incorporated into lip balms, creams, lotions, body butters, hair oil treatments and other skin care formulations. By using the oil, the beneficial properties of aloe vera can be incorporated into your formulation without needing to worry about the greater risk of bacterial and mold growth that can occur when using the pure gel.

The buriti, also known as the moriche palm, is a large palm tree that grows in swamp regions of South America. Natives refer to it as the Life Tree. The buriti tree bears a sweet fruit with a brown, scaly exterior and yellow pulp. The pulp is extremely rich in essential fatty acids and carotenoids, including beta-carotene. Buriti Fruit Oil is considered to be one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, with levels exceeding that of carrot seed oil. Brazilians treat the buriti tree as sacred because it contains the nutrients and the support needed to sustain life. The oil is used in traditional medicine to protect the skin and to address a variety of skin conditions.

Ammi Visnaga Essential Oil, also known as Khella Essential Oil is steam distilled from the seeds of the Ammi visnaga plant, a member of the carrot family. Ammi Visnaga Essential Oil is gaining recognition as one of the best essential oils to use to help support respiratory and bronchial health. We encourage you to research the numerous benefits of this helpful oil. Aromatically, Praan Naturals Ammi Visnaga Essential Oil possesses a unique earthy, herbal and slightly floral aroma. It is considered a middle note that blends well with essential oils in the wood, citrus, floral and herbaceous families. According to Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Ammi Visnaga Essential Oil may be phototoxic. Below is a summary of the major constituents present within Praan Naturals Ammi Visnaga Essential Oil: Linalol: 32.86% Methyl 2 butyrate d'amyle + Isovalerate d'amyle: 17.28% Isobutyrate d'amyle: 12.43% Valerate d'amyle: 5.53% trans-B-ocimene: 3.98%

Host to over one hundred different vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and other constituents, the precious seeds and oil of black cumin (Nigella sativa) have been used both internally and topically since ancient times. Occasionally referred to as Blackseed Oil, the long folk history of Black Cumin Seed Oil caught the attention of the natural health, beauty and personal care industries, and they continue to study and document its wide array of impressive nutritive properties and applications. The vitamin and mineral composition of the seeds includes Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, Niacin, Folacin, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus and Zinc. Praan Naturals superior quality Black Cumin Seed Oil is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive, cold pressed oil.

For centuries, Black Castor Oil has been claimed to be the secret to thick, luxurious, shiny hair in Africa and Jamaica. Although it is extracted from the same castor seeds as pale pressed castor oil, Praan Naturals Black Castor Oil is authentically produced by roasting the castor seeds prior to grinding. The seeds are then boiled to extract the dark oil. Roasting the seeds increases the ash content and lends a rich, dark hue to the oil. No solvents or chemicals are used to produce Praan Naturals Black Castor Oil. After production, Praan Naturals Black Castor Oil is then carefully packaged and stored to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this nutritive oil.

Arnica montana is also commonly called leopard's bane, wolf's bane, mountain tobacco, and mountain arnica. The flowering plant, known for its bright yellow petals and daisy-like appearance, is native to Europe, Southern Russia, and parts of North America. Historically, Arnica has been celebrated since the 1500s for its numerous uses in wellness and skin care applications. Praan Naturals Arnica Flower Total CO2 Extract is produced in Germany using CO2 supercritical extraction of dried Arnica montana flowers harvested in Romanian. The CO2 extraction process typically requires that the plant material is dried prior to extraction to produce the most superior extract. It contains all of the CO2-soluble lipophilic components present in arnica and up to 5% sesquiterpene lactones, triterpenediol esters plus trace amounts of essential oil, waxes and resins. After production, the Arnica Flower CO2 Extract Total is blended with 70% organic Sunflower Oil. It is then carefully packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this beautiful CO2 Extract. Arnica Flower Total CO2 Extract features a characteristic aroma, dark brown hue and is typically a thick liquid or semi-soft solid, depending on the room temperature.