16-Oil Replenisher

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil is an emollient - it softens the skin. It contains fatty acids (oleic acid:  40%, linoleic acid: 30%, linolenic acid:1-2%), Vitamin E (antioxidant), emollient sterols and antioxidant gamma-oryzanol.

Olive squalane is an emollient - it softens the skin - derived from olive oil. It is similar to squalene, which occurs naturally in the sebum produced by the sebaceous glands in our skin. It is very light, it has great spreading properties and it's quickly absorbed by the skin leaving no oily residue.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil (Organic). It's the fixed oil obtained from the ripe seed kernel of the sweet almond tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae. The oil comprises approximately 62% monounsaturated oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), 29% linoleic acid (a polyunsaturated omega-6 essential fatty acid), and 9% saturated fatty acid. It has softening and moisturising properties.

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil. It's a very light yet very nourishing oil that absorbs very fast, leaving no residue.

Heptyl Undecylenate (from Castor Oil). An extremely light and dry emollient  - it soften the skin. It is 100% vegetable derived, and is derived from castor oil.

Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil. Moringa oleifera (Moringaceae) is a fast-growing softwood indigenous to sub-Himalayan regions. Known as the Miracle Tree due to its superb medicinal and nutritional properties, the tree has been found to contain 19 amino acids – the basic building blocks for tissues, skin, organs and hair.⁠ ⁠ Highly valued by the Ancient Greeks, Romans and Egyptians, the oil has a golden yellow colour and nutty scent, and was used by them for skin lotion and as an edible oil.⁠ ⁠ The Moringa oil we’ll use at Whitfords is obtained by cold press extraction from the seeds, which contain up to 40% oil, and of that over 70% is high-quality fatty acid composition, mainly oleic acid.⁠ ⁠ It offers protecting and moisturising properties for all skin types, it spreads easily and even when applied directly on the skin it absorbs fast and doesn’t feel greasy. A high concentration of palmitic acid and behenic acid enhance Moringa oil’s excellent qualities and have led it to be called ‘Ben’ or ‘Behen oil’.⁠ ⁠ The high tocopherol content is also instrumental in providing good oxidative stability to the oil and protects it during processing and storage.

Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil. Marula oil is extracted by cold-pressing the kernel of the fruit of the Sclerocarya birrea, a tree indigenous to Southern and West Africa related to the mango. There are are male and female trees and the female carry the fruits. Coincidentally, women are the primary producers of marula products so its commercialisation provides an income for themselves and their families. Marula oil is non-irritant and has moisturising and hydrating properties. It is considered a biomimetic oil (bio = life, mimetic = imitating) due to its high content of oleic acid and the presence palmitic acid; very similar to those present in our skin. It absorbs fast, does not feel heavy at all and has the ability to smooth out dry flaking skin. ⁠

Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil. It's extracted from the fruit bulb of Mauritia flexuosa, a palm tree of Amazonian origin. It has a beautiful satin-like skin feel and it's dark yellow/orange because of its very high beta-carotene content (an antioxidant that is a precursor of vitamin A) and tocopherol, also an antioxidant. It is high in oleic acid and contains considerable amounts of palmitic acid, and emollient that helps soften and soothe the skin whilst creating a thin protective layer to help prevent water evaporation. Traditionally used for the prevention of photo-ageing and sun damage, as well as cicatrising and antibacterial.

Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil. Cold pressed from the kernels of the tree Argania Spinosa, Argan Oil is traditionally used to nourish dry skin, protect and impart shine to the hair, improve the appearance of oily facial skin, restore the barrier function, maintain the water-holding capacity of the skin and improve elasticity. It is rich but easily absorbed and it is high in vitamin E (natural anti-oxidant), oleic acid, and linoleic acid. Our argan oil will be ethically sourced from Morocco where harvesting is strictly controlled to ensure sustainability.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil. This oil is obtained by cold pressing of the seeds of the jojoba – a shrub that is native to southern Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico. Moisturising with protective qualities. It absorbs quickly and leaves a silky finish on the skin. Its chemical structure very similar to human sebum, making it an excellent match for the wax/oil secreted by human skin and hair and is good at mimicking skin collagen. This may help balance oily skin. A high vitamin E content gives the oil natural, anti-oxidant properties. Other vitamins within the oil – B1 and B2 and B6.

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil (Organic). Is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. The oil comprises predominantly unsaturated fatty acids (oleic and linoleic) as well as traces of vitamin E and carotenoids. Nourishing and moisturising.

Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil (Organic). It's the oil expressed from the seeds of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae. Baobab oil (Mbuyu in Swahili) is derived from the seeds of the baobab native to Eastern and Southern Africa. Baobab oil has a high content of vitamins A, D, E and essential fatty acids. Baobab oil is extremely stable against rancidity.

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil. Emollient - it softens the skin. It also creates a protective layer on the skin preventing TEWL, trans-epidermal water-loss.

Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil (Organic). This is certified organic grapefruit peel essential oil. Refreshing, sweet citrus aroma.

Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil. It's the oil expressed from the fruit of the Cabbage palm, Euterpe oleracea, Arecaceae. An emollient - makes the skin soft- with a rich array of nutrients and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.

Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil. Pumpkin is part of the gourd family and the oil we'll use at Whitfords is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds. Due to an optical spectacle called dichromaticity, its colour differs depending on its thickness: dark green when spread thin, and red in thicker layers.⁠ ⁠ It contains omegas 3, 6 and 9, antioxidants (a-and y-tocopherol) and high levels of zinc (which is photoprotective).⁠ ⁠ Its excellent emollient properties means it is used in products to aid with moisturising and revitalising skin tissue and the high antioxidant levels have superb benefits against oxidative stress by helping neutralise free radicals caused by UV exposure, pollution and stress.

Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract. Vanilla bean pods are infused directly into Organic Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil), with added Tocopherol, a natural antioxidant which is used to aid shelf life. The result is a nourishing oil with a mild sweet and delicious scent.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract. This extract comes from the dried leaves of the familiar rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), from which a dark brown, viscous liquid is obtained using a process called supercritical carbon dioxide extraction.⁠ ⁠ The presence of phenolic diterpenes (mainly carnosic acid and carnosol) have been recognised to have potent antioxidant properties which retard the oxidation of fatty and essential oils, as well as carotenoids. This inherent attribute helps prolong the oxidative shelf-life of our finished products.⁠ ⁠ The aromatic plant, with its strong, distinctive smell, has long been used in folk medicine as it also has some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E). In skincare, it protects both the product and the skin and hair against oxidation. We use one of the purest forms of cosmetic Vitamin E possible, with a minimum of a 70% mixture of Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta tocopherols in Sunflower Seed Oil. Palm-free.

Juniperus Communis (Juniper Berry) Fruit Oil (Organic). This is certified organic Juniper Berry essential oil. Clean, fresh and herbal aroma.