Information presented here is educational and not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from health care practitioners, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.” Always check with your healthcare professional for any interactions with medications you are taking.  “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Carrier Oils Containing Natural Vitamin E

Abyssinian Kale Seed Oil – Crambe Abyssinica – The jury is mixed on this as a “safe” carrier oil – one of the primary criteria for natural carriers is that they are food grade. Abyssinian oil is considered non-edible by Canada and the US. Used for the manufacture of plastic and for lubrication, it behaves like mineral oil in industrial applications, but is more biodegradable. However, many companies and brands use the Abyssinian Kale Oil in cosmetic products indicating that it nourishes dry skin and lips with natural Vitamin E acting as an anti-oxidant, increasing immune function and aiding in the formation of red blood cells. Vitamins and anti-oxidants help tighten pores, reduce dark circles under the eyes, promote collagen production, increases cell turnover, detoxes the skin and protects against free radicals. Creator’s Apothecary does not recommend using Kale Oil in your products or your skin.

Acai Fruit Oil – Euterpe oleracea – High content photochemicals includes flavanols, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, Vitamin E and Vitamin C, along with minerals: calcium, potassium, and proteins. Protects the skin from free radical damage. High in nutrients emollient moisturizing properties especially helpful for mature skin anti-aging. Helps correct skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis. Use with swelling of skin, helps fight cell mutations and unwanted cell proliferations. Good for use with haircare.

Argan Nut Oil – Argania spinosa – plentiful. Full of EFAs, vitamins, and minerals. Argan is a wonderfully rich oil, plentiful in vitamin E, carotenes, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. The high concentration of vitamin E in argan oil makes it effective at boosting the immune system. It also helps your body maintain and repair your eyes and skin. Argan oil is best known as an additive to hair and skin products, but its uses go beyond cosmetic. Argan oil has a sweet, nutty flavor that’s perfect for a wide variety of foods. It’s also known as one of the rarest culinary oils in the world. Moisturizes Skin and restores skin’s elasticity, evens skin tones, helps reduce stretch marks, relieves eczema, helps dry and frizzy Hair.

Black Raspberry Seed – Rubus occidentalis – Rich in Vitamin E: four different types: beta tocotrienols, gamma tocotrienols, alpha-tocopherol, and gamma-tocopherol. has one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants and essential fatty acids. It contains about 85% essential fatty acids, of which 30% are Omega-3s. Includes Omega-6s and Omega-9s. Very high in anthocyanins and linoleic acid; contains approximately 48% linoleic acid and only 10% to 18% oleic acid, which makes it great for people with dry skin or skin that is often prone to acne or other similar skin conditions.

Blackberry Seed Oil – Robust fruticous – Vitamin E tocopherols provide anti-inflammatory properties and free radical scavenging.  Blackberry Seed Oil contains one of the richest sources of natural Vitamin C and E, which: regenerate skin cells, improve elasticity, heal damaged skin, and repair scar tissue. These Vitamin C and E antioxidants, also scavenge free radicals in the skin, preventing damage and aging. Easily and deeply absorbed. Soft feeling, gentle absorbs quickly. High amount of photo nutrients and essential fatty acids. Deeply nourishes the skin. Vitamin E tocopherols provide anti-inflammatory properties and free radical scavenging. Soothing and protecting all skin layers while nourishing skin. Very high Vitamin C content that helps slow the skin aging. Vitamin C, when present in skin tissues, supports production of collagen. Blotchy areas, wrinkling, large pore sizes are improved or prevented with Vitamin C.

Blueberry Seed Oil – Vaccimium corymbosum, or V. myrtillus – Vitamins C and E in blueberry seed oil skin help protect against free radical damage and UV damage. Can also help promote circulation which can help lighten dark under eye-circles.

Boysenberry Oil – Rubinus urbinus x idaeus – Packed with health-promoting antioxidants and good source of fiber and micronutrients, including manganese, folate, vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, C, and vitamin E; Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, helps neutralize free radicals and improves the skin’s ability to fight against environmental aggressors, promoting anti-aging properties to make your skin look young and beautiful. Keeps the skin supple and firm while reducing the appearance of scars and wrinkles.

Brazil Nut Oil – Bertholletia excelsa – Rich in linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid along with phytosterols, zinc, copper, Vitamin D, C, E and A; Contains several antioxidants, including selenium, vitamin E, and phenols like gallic acid and ellagic acid; Selenium helps skin elasticity

Calendula (Marigold) Oil– Calendula officinalis – infused oil in olive oil – Rich in Vitamin E which is great for hydrating dry skin along with fading stretch marks and acne scars. High in flavonoids which are antioxidants that protect the skin against free radical cell damage which can cause premature aging.

Camelina Seed Oil – Camelina sativa – High in Vitamin E and Omega-3; Camelina oil is loaded with vitamin E which is an antioxidant. Offers ample amount of Vitamin E and omega fatty acids directly to the skin which moisturize help prevent free radical damage. 3 ways to extract oil from seeds: Solvent extraction, superficial fluid extraction and the cold pressed oil. ALWAYS TRY TO STAY AWAY FROM SOLVENT EXTRACTIONS WHENEVER POSSIBLE; COLD PRESSED IS BEST.

Cashew Nut – Anacardium occidentale – Rich in anti-aging Vitamin E and contains a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acid provides moisture retention. High copper content in cashew nut may help increase collagen production. Improves skin complexion and provides moisture retention.

Chufa aka Tiger Nuts – Cyperus esculentus – It is BSE-, TSE-, allergen- and GMO-free. It possesses excellent occlusive properties. Content of oleic acid in the tigernut is almost the same as the one found in olive oil. Antioxidizing activity of tocopherol is anti-aging and helps the skin to fight against free radicals and Omegas 6 facilitates the cutaneous cellular renewal. Rich source of antioxidants, which are beneficial compounds that protect your skin and body against aging and diseases like cancer and heart disease.

Coconut Oil – cocus nucifera – Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging. skin-healing, health-promoting, full of Vitamin E, protects from sun damage. Helps reduce inflammation and heal wounds. Stimulates the production of collagen and leave skin silky smooth and glowing. Not recommended for acne prone skin.

Cranberry Seed Oil – Vaccimium macrocarpon – It possesses a high amount of vitamin A and a unique balance of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids not found in other oils. These properties help bring relief to itchy, scaly, irritated skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It’s also great for acne and blemished skin. Especially protective against oxidation and free radical damage. Vitamin E tocopherols active against free radical damage. Antibacterial, eases redness and itching caused by inflammation, repairs and regenerates tissues. Supports elastin and collagen formation.

Gevuina, Chilean Hazelnut Nut Oil – Geuvina Avellana – Protective against extreme weather conditions and UV radiation. Vitamin E to tocopherals quickly penetrate the tissues protecting all layers against oxidation. Mature skin helped by the high Palmitoleic acid. Palmitoleic acid is an important functional fatty acid found in the skin’s sebum.

Goji Berry Oil – Lycium Barbarum – Goji berry seed oil is naturally high in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, Omega 6, natural beta-carotene Vitamin A and Vitamin C, vitamins (such as B1, B2, B6 and vitamin E), amino acids (over 19) and trace minerals (selenium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iron and copper). The array of powerful antioxidants contained in this carrier oil helps guard the skin from free radical damage and resist signs of aging

Milk Thistle Seed Oil – Silybum marianum – The seed and oil are high in vitamin E antioxidants that nourish and repair damage to the skin and body skin cells. Skin and body cells are hydrated and deeply supplied with compounds for repair and regeneration. Widely used as a hepatoprotective active ingredient used to treat liver failure and poisoning. Flavonoid properties protect and regenerate damaged cells, can detoxify and restore the liver to normal functioning.

Neem Seed Oil – Azadirachta indica – Neem oil contains many ingredients that are extremely beneficial to the skin, including fatty acids, vitamin E, triglycerides, antioxidants, and calcium. Strong anti-bacterial properties; great for acne-prone skin. Helps reduce irritation, inflammation, and redness while moisturizing.

Oat Seed Oil – Avena sativa – It has a relatively short carbon chain, supports and protects the outer skin layer. Rich in Vitamin E complex antioxidants and carotenoids, oat oil is anti-inflammatory antiproliferative and anti-itching.

Palm Fruit Oil – Elaeis guineensis – Scar healing, power regenerator, restores elasticity and youthful texture to skin, evens out skin tone. About 37 percent of palm fruit oil is monounsaturated fat, 50 percent is saturated fat, and 9 percent is polyunsaturated fat. Primary saturated fatty acids reinforce, support and protect the cultaneous layer of the skin. Palm fruit oil is high in tocotreinols, a form of vitamin E.

Peanut Oil – arachis hypogeae – Content of Vitamin E in peanut oil is .7% — but it does smell strongly like …. Well peanuts!   One tablespoon oil of peanut oil serves 119.3 kcal. Out of the total fat content of 13.5g, saturated fat is 2.3g, polyunsaturated fat is 4.3g and monounsaturated fat is 6.2g. Content of Vitamin E in peanut oil is 8.7%, Vitamin K is 1%, Iron is 1 % and Choline is 1%.  Peanut oil is used widely in skin care formulations for its moisturizing properties and its sweet, nutty fragrance. Antioxidants present in peanut oil and a good amount of vitamin e helpful in skin irritations. helps in improving blood flow.  reduces protein loss, thickens the hair, adds moisture to split ends and regenerates damaged hair; reduces flaking of the scalp. Antioxidant:  high levels of polyphenol antioxidants, including resveratrol. This compound works to eliminate free radicals, which are the dangerous byproducts of cellular metabolism that are responsible for a huge range of diseases in the body, including cancer.

Plum Kernel Oil– Prunus domestica – Excellent for skin care with generous amounts Vitamin E and small variety of trace very long chain fatty acids that are so necessary for skin health.

Prickly Pear Seed Oil – Opuntia ficus-indica – Prickly Pear oil is said to contain the highest amount of Vitamin E than any other beauty oil (including argan oil). It is extremely rich in essential fatty acids, including Omega 6 and 9, antioxidants, polyphenols, amino acids and Vitamin K.

Red Raspberry Seed Oil– Rubus Idaeus – Possesses an exceptionally high proportion of alpha and gamma tocopherols (vitamin E), vitamin A and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Raspberry seed oil is emollient, lubricating, conditioning, anti-inflammatory and helps create a lipid barrier which provides moisture retention and protection to the skin containing 83% essential fatty acids. Rich in ellagic acid, it can help protect your collagen from damage while also abundant in anthocyanins and flavonoids which help protect blood vessels from damage, hence, strengthening the skin.

Rice Bran Oil – oryza sativa – one of the best sources of tocotrienols, an antioxidant that may be much more powerful and effective than vitamin E. Rice bran oil also contains gamma-oryzanol, a compound that can impede the progress of melanin pigmentation by restoring the erythema activity of the tyrosinase enzyme as it intercepts the UV rays at the skin’s surface, hindering UV ray transmission.

Rosehip Seed Oil – Rosa moschata, Rosa rubiginosa, Rosa eglanteria – High antioxidant content; revitalizes skin, improves texture, incredible for reversing the signs of aging, stretch marks, sun damage, scars, and hyperpigmentations. Use this remarkable oil for damaged, dry, mature (over 25 years old), and irritated skin. Helps heal scar tissue. Powerful Vitamin A & C, regenerative, evens out skin tone, smooths skin’s surface, and tones pores. The main bioactive phytochemical which is an important component in this oil is all-trans retinoic acid, which is a natural precursor to vitamin A. The generous amount of tretinoin in it helps make rosehip one of the best oils for regenerating depleted (even scarred) tissue. It is also abundant in Vitamin C, which helps brighten the complexion, aid blood flow and promote collagen production. Rose hip oil is rich in essential fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid. It has been shown to have antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects and is used to treat various skin conditions. Rose hip oil is a natural source of vitamin C and vitamin E.

Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil – Hippophae rhamnoides – These incredible little berries (and the reddish-brown oil yielded from them) are said to be the single highest source of vitamin C, vitamin E, unsaturated fatty acids, essential amino acids and beta-carotene. This potent essential fatty acid is the vital collagen-producing essence that strengthens and repairs your skin at the deepest layer which makes it a great oil for mature skin, and leaves you with a bright, glowing complexion.

Tomato Seed Oil – Solanum lycopersicum – Storehouse of important nutrients essential fatty acids, linoic acid, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, keratins (including lycopene phytosterols), proteins and lecithin. Abundant antioxidant compounds, flavonoids, Vitamin E and C essential amino acids, copper, iron, manganese provide a high level of nourishment for the skin. Nourishing and protecting the skin. A smoky spicy scent and delivers nutrient dense therapeutic properties.

Wheat Germ Oil – riticum aestivum – High Vitamin E content, great for reducing and healing scars. Wheat Germ Carrier Oil is rich in natural Vitamins A, B, D, and E, proteins, and lecithin.

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Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2
Til next time,