Oils

[Crystal]

Can someone provide an explanation as to the difference between Oils? For example what does Wild Growth Oil do that Hot Six Oil doesn't do... Or Kemi-Oyl vs. Jojoba Oil. I mean is it really necessary to spend $17 to buy Carolyn Gray's healthier hair in a bottle vs. just buying some Olive Oyl in the supermarket?

I like WGO but I'd like to let it go and use Kemi-OYL instead but I'm wondering what is the benefit of WGO over say Kemi-Oyl.

Can someone just break down Oils to me? I'd sure appreciate it.. thanks.

 

[JenJen2721]

Ok, this is kind of long, but I hope it's helpful:

Different oils have different properties, for example:

Avocado Oil Information

Avocado Oil - Although it is usually classed as a vegetable oil, the avocado is really a fruit since it has a stone - but none-the-less it can yield a staggering 30% oil by weight, which is expressed from the fruit, and in its crude form is a great oil to use as a carrier when performing aroma therapy massage. It is rich and heavy, deeply penetrating and rich in vitamins A and D, lecithin, potassium as well as vitamin E. The crude oil is greenish yellow in color as it still contains some chlorophyll and is classified as a mono-unsaturated oil. The aroma is somewhat sweet, fatty and nutty in medium intensity.
Uses - It is often used for clients with dry or mature skins, or people suffering from eczema or psoriasis and similar skin complaints, and it is very useful when treating sun or climate damaged skin that is dehydrated and under nourished as it is said to help with the regenerating of the skin and softening of the tissue. Although it can be used pure, it is, in most cases mixed with another carrier, such as Almond, or Grapeseed to make up at around 10% of the total carrier mixture. It is easily absorbed into the skin and deep tissue, and has wonderful emollient properties, Making it excellent for use in all massage blends, lotions and soaps and creams etc..
Cautions - Can become cloudy as the temperature drops, this process is normal, and will usually return to its normal color when warmed up again. The refined version has a much longer shelf life than the unrefined version. If not carefully used or used in a too large a dilution with another carrier, it may overpower a blend, Considered safe in all normal applications
Shelf-Life - refined 12 months to 18 months. If kept properly in airtight container, Should be refrigerated after opening. Crude - 6 months to 9 months
Jojoba Oil Information

Golden Jojoba In reality jojoba oil is not an oil but a liquid wax, and is pronounced "ho-ho-ba", and only became important in the 1970s when whaling was banned, since jojoba oil which is derived from the jojoba bean, has almost the same properties as the oil obtained from the sperm whale. Since it is composed of wax esters, it is an extremely stable substance and does not easily deteriorate. The structure of jojoba oil closely resembles that of your own skin sebum, is an excellent moisturizer and is ideal for all skin types. It contains myristic acid which also has anti-inflammatory actions. It can in most cases be used on acne skin without any problems as it helps to control acne. It is easy to understand why this is an all-time favorite to use as a carrier, as well as added to skincare preparations, since it penetrates the skin easily and is suitable for all skin types. The aroma is light to medium, not as sweet as the nut oils.
Uses - When used as a massage medium, it acts as an emulsifier with the skin’s natural sebum and gently unclogs the pores and lifts grime and imbedded impurities. It can be used pure in massage, or can be mixed with other carriers, for use on the face, body, or hair. Great for mature, aging skin and wrinkles although good for all skin types.
Cautions - It is frequently blended in a small dilution (10%) with other carriers. It has a very long shelf-life.



Grapeseed Oil Information

Grapeseed Oil It is rich in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid quite important for the skin and the cell membranes. It is purported to have regenerative and restructuring virtues and has great skin moisturizing properties. Grape seed oil is a great non- greasy oil to use, but could be enriched by blending it with another carrier, such as almond or wheatgerm. This is a fine textured, oil with a very light, slightly sweet hint of a nutty aroma, and with a satiny finish. It contains vitamins, minerals, and protein, GLA, and a small amount of vitamin E.
Uses - Grapeseed is one of the most common oils used for massage. It is good for those folks whose skin does not seem to absorb easily. When it is used in skin care products it is usually blended with other more nutrient rich carriers. It is ideal for use in products for thin, greasy, damaged and delicate hair, body hygiene creams, lip balms, hand creams, and regenerative products for mature, damaged and stressed skin, notably for use around the eyes and neck.
Cautions - Store in a cool, dark area. This product can be used in any cosmetic product as an active principle ingredient or as a one of the carriers in the fatty phase, without any proportion limit. Considered to be safe for normal applications
Shelf Life - 6 months to 1 year. If kept properly in airtight container, Should be refrigerated after opening.



Coconut Hair Oil
It is wonderful to use as a hair conditioner. Beauticians who are familiar with coconut swear by it. It softens the hair and conditions the scalp. Using the coconut oil as a pre-wash conditioner can rid a person of dandruff better than a medicated shampoo.


Coconut oil, a natural ingredient in the highest sense of the word, has always been recognized for its quality of strengthening the structure of damaged, devitalized hair.

Coconut oil lubricates and softens the hair shaft through the action of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron


Most of this info I got from Cedarvale.net. The info on coconut oil I got by going to google and typing in "Coconut Oil Hair"

As far as like Hot Six Oil and the like...I say look at the specific oils they contain and find out which ones have the oils that are most beneficial to your hair goals!

HTH,
Jen

 

[Armyqt]

great Info JenJen!! Thanks

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