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Organic oils are derived from plants that are organically grown without the use of any fertilisers or herbicides. They are often referred to as carrier oils and extracted from fruits, seeds, and nuts as part of a plant. Organic oils have unique characteristics in terms of appearance, aroma, shelf life, viscosity and melting point depending upon the plants or part of plants they are pressed from. These oils form a major part of products such as organic creams, facial oils, hair oils, hair masks, organic lip balms, organic lip scrubs.
The extraction method of organic oils
Organic oils are extracted by various methods. However, the cold-pressed method is among the best ones to retain the nutritive value of organic oils. It induces crushing the seeds, nuts or fruits and extracting out the oil by applying pressure. As the name suggests, the cold-pressed method doesn't involve any external heat. Low heat is naturally released during the process, which does not have any adverse effects on the oil or its nutritive profile.
How to use organic oils?
Organic cold-pressed oils work well when used on their own or as an ingredient in skincare and haircare products.
Diluting essential oils
A very popular use of organic cold pressed oil is to dilute an organic essential oil. Organic cold pressed oils are used as a ‘carrier’ for essential oils to deliver their therapeutic properties. Organic oils work excellently to apply essential oils, which are too strong to apply to the skin in non-diluted form. Upon dilution in a carrier oil, it is easy to use essential oils onto the skin more safely and consistently.
Massaging
Organic oils for skin can be used for massage, be it a body massage, face massage or head massage. For facial massage, applying an organic cold-pressed oil ensures that the strokes get a nice slip to avoid pulling or tugging on the skin. Body massages or head massages with oils before bath are quite common in Ayurveda and make use of a good amount of organic oils.
For making infused oils
Infused oils are often used by many formulators or DIY enthusiasts to extract one or more herbs. Extracting oil from some herbs is not possible, and an infusion is the only way to tap their healing and therapeutic properties. Infusing such herbs in carrier oils has the properties of both the organic oil as well as the herb/s.
Carrier oil Diffusers
Diffusers use essential oils in diffusing. However, some may find the aroma of essential oils strong. Organic oils can be used in reed diffusers or ceramic diffusers to dilute and reduce the otherwise strong aroma of essential oil.
Benefits of organic oils
As mentioned above organic oils have myriad uses, which is possible due to their composition.
Work as a barrier protection
Organic oils form a layer on the skin or hair when used in the form of facial oil, body butter, hair mask or organic cream. This layer shields the skin or hair from pollutants, toxins and bacteria.
Work as an occlusive
They help in keeping the skin or hair soft by sealing the moisture into the skin and act as a barrier to help prevent transepidermal water loss. This can help with skin barrier improvement, wound healing and reduction of inflammation.
Act as a conditioner
The fatty acids rich, cold-pressed organic oils have conditioning and softening properties. They help in making the skin and hair soft.
Therapeutic properties
Apart from essential fatty acids the organic oils contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and/or other nutrients. Depending upon the organic oil chosen, it can provide anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
How to identify best organic oils?
While looking for the best organic oils keep the following pointers in mind
Method of extraction
Organic oils should be extracted by the cold process method to retain the nutritive value of the oils.
Certification
Look for certifications.
Price
Organic oils are usually priced high due to the organic raw material and cold process method of extraction used.
Shelf life
Organic cold-pressed oils usually have a lesser shelf life as compared to their refined counterparts.
Aroma
Organic oils have a slightly nutty aroma.
