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Base Oils - for use to mix with Essential Oils

Sadie's collection of base oils includes something for everyone. We've separated the oils alphabetically to enable you to browse more easily. If you know what you're looking for, you can also go right there and order your base oil right away. We sell our oils in amber glass bottles. At this time we do not use childproof lids, so again we recommend caution and common sense when storing these products. They will last indefinitely stored upright in a cool, dark place.

Effective January 2004, we started dispensing all our vegetable, nut, essential and fragrance oils by weight, not by fluid ounces. This seems to be the norm now within our industry.

Two oils of the same viscosity, supplied by different oil companies can have radically different formulations, and thus have significantly different weights ... and oils have different viscosities, so some bottles may appear to not be full.

All our vegetable/nut oils are all natural and come from plants, nuts, etc. The color of each batch may differ from a previous batch and may also differ due to different supplier, country of origin or growing conditions. Please don't assume that because the oil you receive today is slightly different in color from one you previously received that we sent you the wrong oil or the bottle is mislabeled.

ALL OUR VEGETABLE/NUT OILS ARE COLD PRESSED

Apricot Kernel Oil Prunus armeniaca Contains: minerals and vitamins, esp. Vit. A.. Rich in GLA (only effective if oil is taken internally.) Uses: all skin, very rich and nourishing. helpful for prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed, delicate or dry skin Can be used 100% strength but normally used at 10-50%. Can be used on dry, sensitive skin, but is beneficial to all types of skin. Good base for mixing with essential oils.	Call Store For Price.                             Call Store For Price.                         Call Store For Price.
Avocado Oil Persea americana Contains: vitamins A. B1, B2, Pantothenic acid, Vit. D, E, protein, lecithin, fatty acids. Uses: Very penetrating. Nourishing for dry and dehydrated skin, eczema, solar keratosis, improves elasticity. Very thick heavy oil, best blended with others. Price says very long lasting oil. Normally used at 10% dilution. Heavier oil and very penetrating. Great treatment for overly dry skin.
Jojoba Oil Simmondsia californica (Wax) Organic, USA Contains: protein, minerals, plant wax, myristic acid. Uses: Mimics sebum, penetrates skin very rapidly, therefore not good for massage, but excellent for nourishing skin. Healing for inflamed skins, psoriasis, eczema, any sort of dermatitis. Can help control acne and oily skin or scalp since excess sebum actually dissolves in jojoba. Anti oxidant, may help extend the life of other oils. Used also for hair care. Useful for all skin types. Can clog pores. Myristic Acid is anti-inflammatory, so this could be a good base oil for treating rheumatism and arthritis. Use a 10% dilution or full strength. Pure and natural. Not an oil, it is actually a liquid wax. Excellent penetrating qualities.
Rosehip Seed Oil Rosa Mosqueta, Rosa Rubignosa, R rubirosa, Contains: GLA, Linolenic acids, oleic acid, palmitic acid. Uses: dry, scaly fissured skin, dull skin, eczema, psoriasis, over pigmented skin, scars, prophylactic after burns or trauma; ulcerated veins and scars. Avoid with acne and oily or blemished skins. Use as 10% additive or neat for very dry, aging skins. Goes rancid very quickly. Reputed to reduce scarring, heal burns and soften skin.
Sesame Oil Sesamum indicum Contains: vitamins esp. vit. E, minerals, proteins, lecithin, amino acids Uses: Psoriasis, eczema, rheumatism, arthritis, tanning aid, softening all skin types. Thick oil with strong odor. Use as base or 10% dilution. Thicker than other carrier oils, this has great softening effects on skin of all types.
Sunflower Oil Helianthus annuus Contains: Vit A, B,D, E, minerals, lecithin, inulin,, high in unsaturated fatty acids. Uses: Prophylactic to all skin types, used to treat leg ulcers and skin diseases, bruises, diaper rash, cradle cap. Easily absorbed. Light textured. Use as base. Classified as a light oil, but is very penetrating.
Sweet Almond Oil Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis Contains: glucosides, minerals, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and E. Rich in protein. Uses: Helpful to all skin types. Especially good for eczema. helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation Useful against burns and thread veins. Very lubricating, but not penetrating, which makes it a good massage oil, and protectant. Goes rancid quickly. Can be used 100% strength. Sweet Almond Oil is often used for superfatting soaps, for lotions/creams, and for lip balms. It is a great moisturizer. It makes stable lather and helps condition the skin. Conditioning oil rich in vitamins and minerals. Popular in lip balms, lotion bars and salt scrubs. Great for superfatting cold process soap. A standard in the massage field, this oil is very lubricating, but not penetrating. Rich in protein.

General Precautions

Essential oils are very concentrated. Their safe use requires they be treated with care and respect. The user should be knowledgeable about their properties and actions before any use. Most personal applications require drops rather than ounces.

Always read and follow all label warnings and cautions.
Keep oils tightly closed and out of the reach of children.
Never ingest essential oils.
Don't use undiluted oils on your skin (Dilute with vegetable oils, known as "carrier oils," such as sweet almond oil or apricot kernel oil).
Skin test oils before using. Dilute a small amount and apply to the skin on your inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs.
Keep oils away from eyes and mucous membranes.

Avoid use of these oils during pregnancy:
bitter almond, basil, clary sage, clove bud, hyssop, sweet fennel, juniper berry, marjoram, myrrh, peppermint, rose, rosemary, sage, thyme and wintergreen.

These oils can be especially irritating to the skin:
allspice, bitter almond, basil, cinnamon leaf, cinnamon bark, clove bud, sweet fennel, fir needle, lemon, lemongrass, melissa, peppermint, tea tree and wintergreen.
Angelica and all citrus oils make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet light. Do not go out into the sun with these oils on your skin.
Sweet fennel, hyssop, sage and rosemary should not be used by anyone with epilepsy.
People with high blood pressure should avoid hyssop, rosemary, sage and thyme.

PLEASE, remember that essential oils contain the smell, taste and concentrated medicinal properties of the plant itself in a very concentrated form, with no base oil, alcohol, water or dilutants added. With that in mind, please respect these oils, as these essential oils are many times more potent that the whole herb itself.

Aromatherapy is both an art and a science. Aromatherapists, armed with a technical understanding of an oil's constituents, artfully blend essential oils to produce new aromas. The results of aromatherapy are very individual. While there is general agreement about the actions of certain oils, aromatherapy texts vary in their descriptions of the properties and characteristics of an essential oil. No two persons are affected by the same essential oil in exactly the same way. Even the same person can be affected differently by the same oil depending on surroundings, time of day or mood.

Essential oils are the highly concentrated, volatile, aromatic essences of plants. Scientists agree that essential oils may perform more than one function in living plants. In some cases they seem to be a part of the plant's immune system. In other cases they may simply be end-products of metabolism. Essential oils contain hundreds of organic constituents, including hormones, vitamins and other natural elements that work on many levels. They are 75 to 100 times more concentrated than the oils in dried herbs. Please take time to learn about them before you use them. If you are in doubt, consult with your physician or a professional who is well versed in the science of aromatherapy.



**IMPORTANT: This information, along with the descriptions used throughout, is for informational purposes only and does not in any way constitute recommendations for medical or psychological treatment. We always recommend that medical and psychiatric conditions be referred to a trained and licensed health care provider.

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