Skin Care Ingredients

1. Açaí Oil (Euterpe oleracea)

• Source: Berry-like fruit of the South American açaí palm.

• Skin Type: Aging, eczema-prone skin.

• Key Components:

  • Antioxidants: anthocyanins, phenols, phytosterols

  • Vitamins: B, C, E

  • Fatty acids: Oleic acid (~50%), Linoleic acid (~40%)

  • Minerals: Iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium

  • Essential amino acids

• Benefits:

  • Strong antioxidant, anti-aging

  • Excellent moisturization

  • Anti-inflammatory, suitable for eczema

  • Penetrates skin quickly

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2. Almond Oil (Prunus amygdalus)

• Source: Dry kernels of the almond tree (sweet almond oil).

• Skin Type: Most skin types; sensitive and dry skin.

• Key Components:

  • Vitamins E & A

  • Fatty acids: Oleic acid (up to 86%), linoleic acid

  • Antioxidants: quercetin, quercitrin, kaempferol, morin

• Benefits:

  • Quick absorption, non-comedogenic

  • Moisturizes and nourishes

  • Mild sun protection (from quercetin & kaempferol)

  • Can be used alone or blended with other oils

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3. Apricot Oil (Prunus armeniaca)

• Source: Kernels of the apricot fruit.

• Skin Type: Dry, mature, sensitive skin.

• Key Components:

  • Vitamin A

  • Fatty acids: Oleic acid (predominant), linoleic acid

• Benefits:

  • Rapid absorption, non-greasy

  • Anti-aging and nourishing

  • Can be used alone or blended (20–50%)

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4. Argan Oil (Argania spinosa)

• Source: Kernels of the argan tree, native to Morocco.

• Skin Type: Aging skin; use cautiously for acne-prone skin.

• Key Components:

  • Vitamins: E

  • Fatty acids: Oleic and linoleic acids

  • Squalene, carotenes

• Benefits:

  • Anti-aging, improves elasticity

  • Reduces appearance of scars

  • Nourishes hair, adds shine

• Caution: May cause breakouts in acne-prone skin

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5. Avocado Oil (Persea americana)

• Source: Fruit of the avocado tree.

• Skin Type: Dehydrated, mature, itchy skin.

• Key Components:

  • Vitamins: E, A, B1, B2, B5

  • Fatty acids: Rich in omega-6, omega-3

  • Sterols: Stimulate collagen production

  • Antioxidants

• Benefits:

  • Strong moisturizer and emollient

  • Anti-aging, reduces age spots

  • Supports collagen production

  • Suitable for sunscreen formulations

• Usage Note: Thick texture; often diluted with lighter oils (10–20%)