Carrier Oils & Base Products

Our Mexican cosmetic grade Aloe Vera clear gel is a fantastic product, which can be used on most skin types. Aloe has been used for generations and as natural plaint product, which works as Mother Nature herself intended.

The clear gel is often used as an addition to many cosmetic products most recently famed as the main ingredient in antibacterial hand washes both in bulk manufacturing and make at home gels.

Aloe is said to regenerate skin cells, which could therefore help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, ease eczema related problems, acne, sun/age spots, and other blemishes. Aloe Vera Skin Care clear gel is also a very popular treatment on burns or on the skin after exposure to the sun because of its soothing properties or it can simply be used as a basic but super skin moisturiser, successfully carrying oxygen to the skin cells. Our Aloe, Cosmetic Clear Gel is a formulated product that is silky smooth and dries into the skin with ease giving it a firm tone.

Ingredients- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (1-5%), Citric Acid (0.1%), Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide (0.1-0.5%), Potassium Sorbate (0.1%), Carbomer (0.5-1%), Benzyl Alcohol (0.1-0.5%), Phenoxyethanol (0.5-1%), Aqua (water) (50%), Decylene Glycol (0.1%), Caprylyl Glycol (0.1-0.5%).

The manufacturer can confirm that Aloe Vera, Cosmetic Clear Gel is suitable for cosmetic application. It is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).

Please note- Our 60ml jar (only) is now in our new style labels.

© Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Aloe Vera Clear Gel.
 

Apricot kernel oil originates from northern China, the Himalaya region and northern India. It is rich in essential fatty acids, oleic and linoleic acid, and is known for its ability to penetrate the skin without leaving an oily feel. Apricot kernel also has moisturising and revitalising properties which makes it popular in products for dehydrated, delicate, aging, sensitive or inflamed skin.

Apricot is a relative of the almond and peach, the apricot tree is now native to Spain and cultivated in the Mediterranean and California. It bears soft cream blossoms with pink-yellow centres. It is used in soothing creams and massage oils, especially those for the face or to help soothe inflammation and can calm skin irritations. The fact that apricot kernel is high in poly-unsaturated fatty acids makes it especially beneficial when used in facial massage and it is a wonderful all round carrier oil. It can be used on its own, directly on the skin or blended with other carrier oils.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence.

© Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus armeniaca) 250ml. 

Our cold pressed argan oil is known by the Moroccan Berber community as the 'Tree of Life', the argan tree has supported the people of these arid regions and their livestock for centuries. The leaves and fruit sustain goats, camels and sheep. Cattle live off the press-cake that remains after the oil has been extracted, the people eat the oil and the nut shells are used for fuel.

Argan oil is produced from the kernels of the tree which is a laborious process taking about 12-20 hours of hand processing to produce one litre of oil, making it one of the rarest and most expensive oils of its kind in the world. Often used as a culinary oil, argan has twice as much vitamin E as olive oil and is rich in antioxidants, carotenes, squalene and has 80% unsaturated fatty acids, but argan oil has also been documented since the 13th century as a wonderful aromatherapy oil that can be used to nourish and add life to hair, on the nails to strengthen and as a fantastic skin oil. The active substances called triterpenoids that occur in this oil offer amazing skin protection benefits and thus it is considered an effective anti-aging oil due to properties such as the high levels of vitamin E /tocopherols (antioxidants help neutralise free radical damage, which is important for skin exposed to polluted Western environments) and saponins (skin-softening agents).

Besides cooling and soothing inflammation, it is also reputed to help reduce wrinkles by restoring the skin's hydro-lipid layer. Argan oil is suitable for skin prone to psoriasis, eczema, dry patches and acne and can also help ease the irritation of chicken pox. It's said to reduce scarring and prevent stretch marks.

Argan can be used neat on the face and body as a natural beauty oil. Applied to the skin it is a dry oil that's instantly absorbed and leaves a silky feel that helps improve the skin's appearance and texture. The Berber women have used argan oil for centuries to protect and nourish their skin, hair and nails from the harsh conditions in which they live and now argan oil is rapidly gaining popularity as a 'miracle ingredient' in the Western beauty product industry especially for use on the hair. Its uniquely versatile formula helps to smooth split ends and restore the appearance of damaged hair providing a healthy looking radiant sheen.

To use: rub the oil between the palms of the hands and massage into the skin daily or just massage straight into the areas of the body ready to receive extra care. Add a few drops to a bath to soften the skin. Brush through static or dry hair. Massage a drop into the nails to strengthen and protect or use as an ingredient in other massage oils, creams, lotions, shampoos or conditioners.

© Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Argan Oil Cold Pressed (Argania spinosa). 

Our infused Arnica oil is ready to apply directly to the skin or it can be used as a base oil to make creams, massage oils or ointments.

Arnica (Heterotheca inuloides) is widely used as a homeopathic anti-inflammatory that may be ease traumatic injuries such as sprains and strains in the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and for backache. Arnica is probably best known as a pain relieving oil that could counteract inflammation, reduce swelling and discoloration on bruises, aiding healing and relieving pain.

When blood vessels are broken, blood escapes and comes to rest in the surrounding tissue, this trapped blood is responsible for black and blue bruise marks. Arnica may reduce these marks by enabling the body to reabsorb this trapped blood.

To use: dab onto affected areas (bruises or aching muscles) with cotton wool and massage in twice daily. Note: do not use on broken skin or take internally.
© Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Arnica Oil (Heterotheca inuloides). 

Our refined avocado oil is extracted from the flesh of the avocado fruit which consists of up to 30% pure oil. Avocado still carries its nickname 'alligator pear' as the avocado tree was first found growing in the South American swamp lands. It was an important food source and was used as a medicine as well as an aphrodisiac for the Aztec civilization.

Recent research in the USA has revealed that avocado oil not only smoothes the surface of the skin but can also penetrate its upper layers absorbing by its vital vitamins, monounsaturated fats and EFAs below the skin to help delay degeneration keeping skin looking youthful. Avocado oil would therefore be an excellent ingredient for face creams, lotions and helping to smooth out mature and dry skin.

It can also be used in after-shave balms and cream. As the oil absorbs very quickly into the skin it would be excellent for dry and damaged skin, in sun care lotions and sun creams; the sterols within the oil have also been shown to be effective as an ingredient for sun-screen lotions and creams and it is considered one of the best oils for blocking harmful UV rays.

Our avocado oil is light in colour and has no odour, meaning it can be applied to the face as an intensive facial beauty oil. Avocado oil is a mild, nourishing, semi-fatty oil which is rich in vitamins and can be used as an additive to other base oils at up to 20% dilution.

Avena is both a wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Avocado Oil (Persea gratissima). 

Beeswax is produced by honey bees as an exudation from the segments on the underside of the abdomen after gorging on honey or sugar syrup. The bees huddle together in the hive to raise the heat of the group to stimulate the process. Our beeswax is sold as white pellets and will melt at 64C (147F). Beeswax should be melted in a water bath in stainless steel, plastic or tin-plated containers as iron, brass or copper containers can colour it. Never place the beeswax pellets directly into a pan or onto a burner as beeswax does not boil, rather it just gets hotter and hotter until it ignites and can cause a fire or can just become damaged by localised overheating. Beeswax is used in soaps, lip balms, and lotion bars as a hardener and thickener or in combination with other oils in creams and lotions where it forms a type of soap that acts as an emulsifier. The white beeswax pellets that we stock are easy to measure and handle. Some of the other uses for beeswax are to make good quality candles that burn brightly with no smoke or splutter and a pleasant aroma, as a coating for sweets and pills, in furniture polishes, for batik dyeing, to coat sewing threads and fly fishing lines, to use on sticky drawers to make them slide more smoothly, to extend the active life of penicillin in the bloodstream, in lost wax casting, as a carving wax, for grafting plants and to coat nails so they are easier to drive into hard woods. We supply 100g of beeswax pellets in a plastic (re-usable) jar or larger amounts packed in bags. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Bath Crystals Chunky & Unscented.

Black cumin seed originates from the common fennel flower plant (Nigella sativa) of buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. It has been used as a natural remedy for more than 2,000 years for both nutrition and for skin care.

The oil when pressed is dark yellow and has a peppery odour. Black cumin seed massage oil contains 15 amino acids (including 8 of the 9 essential amino acids) which are known for boosting protein and aiding the immune system in the body. The massage oil also contains a fantastic level of omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The anti-bacterial properties make it an excellent ingredient for products used to fight skin ailments or problem skin, including acne. The anti-inflammatory properties also make this oil ideal for muscle rub creams, after-shave products and in skin balm type products.

The amino acids in black cumin seed oil are essential for the proteins that help to control the condition of hair, which provides nourishment for strength and growth. Therefore black cumin seed massage oil would be excellent for use in conditioners, shampoos and hair care products.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Black Cumin Seed Cold Pressed Oil (Nigella sativa). 

Black cumin seed originates from the common fennel flower plant (Nigella sativa) of buttercup (Ranunculaceae) family. It has been used as a natural remedy for more than 2,000 years for both nutrition and for skin care.

The oil when pressed is dark yellow and has a peppery odour. Black cumin seed massage oil contains 15 amino acids (including 8 of the 9 essential amino acids) which are known for boosting protein and aiding the immune system in the body. The massage oil also contains a fantastic level of omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The anti-bacterial properties make it an excellent ingredient for products used to fight skin ailments or problem skin, including acne. The anti-inflammatory properties also make this oil ideal for muscle rub creams, after-shave products and in skin balm type products.

The amino acids in black cumin seed oil are essential for the proteins that help to control the condition of hair, which provides nourishment for strength and growth. Therefore black cumin seed massage oil would be excellent for use in conditioners, shampoos and hair care products.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Black Cumin Seed Cold Pressed Oil (Nigella sativa). 

Borage oil is also known as starflower oil and is derived from the seeds of the borage plant, a large plant with blue, star-shaped flowers found throughout Europe and North Africa and naturalised to North America.

Our borage oil contains a high amount (20%) of gamma linoleic acid (GLA), a fatty acid that the body converts to a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), which has anti-inflammatory properties. Borage oil is excellent for natural skin-care, especially on dry or mature skin and it has been confirmed that the borage plant encourages the production of adrenaline which helps the body cope with stressful situations or with mental exhaustion and depression. It may also improve mood in menopausal depression.

Our borage oil can be added to other carrier oils at a 10-15% dilution to give blends a boost. It can also be used undiluted as an intensive night treatment for the face or neck, for restoring skin smoothness and flexibility; it may also help to reduce trans-epidermal water loss by restoring skin smoothness and flexibility. It is said to be particularly good for use on people suffering from eczema and psoriasis. Borage can be used in shampoos as an active ingredient for dandruff sufferers and is widely acknowledged for its use on stretch marks.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Borage Oil (Borago officinalis). 

Avena bubble bath base is now S.L.S. (sodium laureth sulfate) free and paraben free. It is a wonderful product for you to experiment with and create your own luxurious bubble baths. Add essential oils, rose petals, lavender flowers or colours etc. to make an ideal, unique and luxury bath scent for yourself, mixed for gifts or even to sell at craft fairs etc. Now with the bonus of no added sodium laureth sulfate or parabens anywhere within the ingredients this makes it a very popular product even when compared to mass produced commercial bubble baths. Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. Note: only ever add oils or ingredients you are sure are safe to use in the bath and to the correct dilution. Ingredients:  Aqua , Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Bubble Bath Base SLS Free & Paraben Free Organic.

The calendula flowers contain a variety of compounds which are believed to support wound healing with anti-inflammatory properties, constricting blood vessels to stop bleeding and draw out infections, which is why calendula was often used during the American Civil War.

Our infused calendula is a lovely golden orange oil and is now more known for its soothing properties in skin care. Therapists often use this oil on such conditions as eczema, nappy rash, dry skin, abrasions, acne, stretch marks, sore or cracked nipples and even burns. It is also now very often used to treat thread and spider veins as well as varicose veins.

Herbalists still believe that calendula oil is very versatile, speeding the healing of wounds, making the skin more supple by increasing blood supply to it as well as soothing pain when used topically. Calendula is also known as pot marigold or Calendula officinalis; a fantastic oil for massage blended together with other carrier oils, essential oils or directly on skin conditions.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Calendula Oil (Calendula officinalis). 

Our infused camellia oil is rich in omega fatty acids and is a very nourishing oil. Often used for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, the infused camellia is a light, non-greasy oil, making it great for applying to the skin.

Camellia is also becoming a very popular ingredient in skin care and beauty products as well as being famed for use on the hair and scalp, revitalising hair condition and growth. Fans of camellia oil include Kate Winslet who used it to combat stretch marks but it is also used directly on the face and throat areas by massaging in a few drops each morning and evening and also around the eyes to diminish puffiness and reduce dark circles and fine lines.

Often used in hair products and infused camellia oil can also be directly applied to the hair by massaging three or four drops into the hair and scalp whilst still wet after normal shampooing, then wrapping the hair in a hot towel for about 20 minutes without having to rinse out.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. Camellia oil is also known as Thea sinenis or Camellia sinensis. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Camellia Oil (Camellia oleifera). 

Castor seeds originate from India and have spread to countries like Russia, China, Paraguay and Brazil. However, India remains the main producer of the seed oil.

Castor oil is one of the few carrier oils that can be used as an emulsifying agent. It is soluble and can be used as a base for essential oils. Castor oil also acts as a protective barrier on your skin that will protect against harsh environmental conditions; it has lubricating properties and is ideal for use in nail care products and lipsticks.

It is often used in massage oils, creams, aromatherapy, and in manufacturing, particularly as a conditioning agent in hair care products. The fatty acids of castor oil are ricinoleic (89%), oleic (6%) and linoleic (3%).

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Castor Oil (Ricinus communis). 

Our coconut oil is fractionated coconut oil and is free from impurities. It is liquid at room temperature meaning it's more readily assimilated by the skin and has good keeping qualities.

Coconut oil is excellent for a massage as it is a silky feeling (yet not greasy) oil with a great massage glide and can be delicately fragranced with essential oils as it does not have an aroma of its own.

It helps in the removal of the outer layer of dead skin cells making your skin smoother and softer. Coconut oil is rich in natural antioxidants, particularly vitamin E, which has a protective effect against free radicals that can contribute towards aging, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Coconut oil is used in many aromatherapy treatments such as lotions, creams, lip balms, moisturisers, relief of dry, rough and wrinkled skin, as well as for psoriasis and eczema sufferers. Coconut oil is also well known as a tanning oil and increases the speed of the tanning process producing a deep, lasting tan as well as in many shampoos and conditioners Coconut oil can help restore the protein loss of damaged hair, help in the prevention of falling hair and encourages hair growth.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Coconut Oil (Cocus nucifera). 

Our infused Comfrey oil is derived from one of nature's greatest medicinal herbs and has been used since about 400 B.C. Throughout the ages, comfrey has acquired an unrivalled reputation as a wonderful healing herb. Greeks and Romans used comfrey to stop heavy bleeding, treat bronchial problems, and heal wounds and broken bones.

The name comfrey derives from the Latin 'conferre', meaning bring together or grow together. In Medieval times, comfrey's reputation for knitting broken bones flourished and it was commonly referred to as ‘knitbone’ and often called the heal-all herb.

Our infused comfrey oil takes advantage of these wonderful properties, proven over the centuries. We believe that our comfrey oil is an amazing all round healer that may help aid rapid healing for a vast array of skin injuries, broken bones and bone fractures.

Comfrey's most important ingredient is the substance allantoin. Allantoin is believed to be a cell proliferator, able to strengthen skin tissue, promoting the growth and multiplication of cells and thus speeding healing. This product is said to act as a wonderful bonesetter, creating a protective casing around joints, potentially assisting healing, encouraging new skin growth and rapidly improving fractures (e.g. fingers, toes, hands, ribs).

As with certain plant based products you can find information that warns of the dangers of long term use so for peace of mind on our Comfrey please note- Pyrrolizidine alkaloids can be found in Comfrey root but we only ever use the leaf and so nothing shows up on our allergen statement for these which our UK Comfrey supplier has confirmed. Our Comfrey is also meant for external use only and is not a preparation to be taken orally which some information will point the dangers out for.

As with any topical (or oral) application if your symptoms persist for a long period of time we would always recommend consulting your GP but Comfrey leaf has been used for thousands of years as a short term natural topical treatment.

To use, apply directly to the affected area by massaging into the skin. For more serious conditions users may find it beneficial to soak a bandage or poultice in comfrey oil and to strap it the injured area. Do not use comfrey for deep cuts or lacerations. All dressings should be changed at least once per day. Comfrey oil can also be added to a wide range of aromatherapy products and makes a wonderful ointment.© Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Comfrey Oil (Symphytum officinale). 

Evening primrose is a perfect skin care oil, it is nourishing, softening and soothing for dry or irritated skin with a delicate and slightly sweet aroma. It is said to be an excellent oil for face and body massage blends, particularly for dry, scaly, devitalised and prematurely aging skin.

Evening primrose is often used for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, rosacea and dandruff, it also can accelerate the healing of wounds and scars by forming a protective layer on the epidermis. It keeps the complexion strong and supple, and is consequently a popular ingredient in skin care products.

Evening primrose oil is also said to be effective with other conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, endometriosis, schizophrenia, heart disease, diabetic nerve damage and obesity. If using as a carrier oil use as a 10% dilution in a cheaper oil such as sweet almond.

Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of a large, delicate, yellow wild flower, first brought to Europe from Virginia in the 1600s. It is a tall spiky plant which grows almost anywhere and is even found in altitudes of up to 9,000 feet in areas such as in the Rocky Mountains. It bursts into bloom early in the evening, hence its name. The tiny seeds are the size of mustard seeds and are hand-harvested.

Evening primrose oil is highly unsaturated and rich in fatty acids, especially gamma linolenic acid. G.L.A. is an essential fatty acid the body uses to manufacture hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which are involved in healthy functioning of many types of body tissues, combating pain and inflammation, regulating the menstrual cycle and controlling blood/cholesterol levels whilst also appearing to have a beneficial effect on the brain and immune system. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis). 

Cold pressed flaxseed oil is made from the seeds of a flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) and is also known as linseed oil, but there is a common misconception that the two oils are the same. Technically they are but in terms of the process they go through they are very different. Linseed Oil goes through a different manufacturing process (expeller) and is mainly used in animal and chemical manufacturing. It can be used in cosmetics but it’s basically the cheaper/ lower grade version of flax.

Our flaxseed oil is 100% Yorkshire grown (in The Dales) and then cold pressed in Goole. This makes it cosmetic grade flax and it is widely used in aromatherapy.

Flaxseed oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids making it a very healthy oil. It also contains the essential fatty acid alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), which the body converts into eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. Omega-3 fats are said to protect the body from numerous ailments, including heart disease, hypertension and inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.

Included in its wide range of uses, flaxseed oil is also a popular oil to use when making oil based paints. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Flaxseed Oil Cold Pressed (Linum usitatissimum). 

Grape seed oil is pressed from the seeds of various varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, an abundant by-product of winemaking. The oil is then refined to produce a wonderfully light and highly moisturising oil.

Grape seed oil is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. It contains more linoleic acid than most other carrier oils. Due to the high linoleic acid value of grape seed oil it is highly nourishing and light, making it ideal for use in skin care. The oil absorbs very quickly into the skin's pores which is why grape seed is an excellent and increasingly popular oil for a variety of skin care applications, massage oils and cream bases especially when used as a base carrier oil for adding essential oil fragrances.

Grape seed oil is a preferred cosmetic ingredient for damaged and stressed tissues because it possesses regenerative and restructuring qualities, which allow a better control of rehydration of the skin. Grape seed oil is also first choice for baby massage over sweet almond oil due the oil's nut content and we supply a couple of midwifery centres.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Grape Seed Oil (Vitis vinifera) - Cosmetic Grade. 

Avena hand wash base is S.L.S. (sodium laureth sulfate) free and paraben free. It is a wonderful product for you to experiment with and create your own hand washes. Use oils such as tea tree for anticeptic properties and a rigorous clean or add softer essential oils to make an ideal, unique and luxury hand wash for yourself, blend some for gifts or even to sell at craft fairs etc. 

Now with the bonus of no added sodium laureth sulfate or parabens anywhere within the ingredients this makes it a very popular product even when compared to mass produced commercial hand washes.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence.

Note: only ever add oils or ingredients you are sure are safe to use in a product for the skin and to the correct dilution.

Ingredients: Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Betaine, Xantham Gum, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid.

© Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Hand Wash Base SLS Free & Paraben Free Organic.

Hazelnut oil is well known to penetrate the skin quickly, it is slightly astringent and great for use on oily skin or conditions such as acne. It is believed to tone, tighten and nourish the skin, helping to maintain firmness and elasticity. Hazelnut oil is said to help straighten capillaries and so may be useful against thread veins and to stimulate circulation.

The hazelnut plant probably originated in Greece and hazelnut oil has one of the highest levels of oleic acid (75-80%), higher than both olive and almond oil and also contains around 18% linoleic acid.

Hazelnut oil is great as a face or body massage oil and can be used as a full base oil or blended with other carrier oils. Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Hazelnut Oil (Corylus avellana). 

Our hemp seed is not, as so many people assume, the same plant as marijuana. It is a non-narcotic variety that is amazingly versatile, nutritional and environmentally sound.

Medicinal uses for hemp plant seed extend as far back as the Ming Dynasty. It contains more naturally occurring essential fatty acids than any other plant-derived oil and a perfect 3:1 Omega-6: Omega-3 EFA ratio. The oil also contains the natural antioxidant vitamin E and sterols which block cholesterol absorption.

Hemp penetrates the skin to renourish, revive and repair cells damaged by the elements such as sun, wind and ultraviolet light. It may be used as a massage or soothing oil by applying it to the skin as desired. It may also be added to shampoo or conditioner to rejuvenate the scalp. If you choose you may add your favourite essential oil for fragrance.

This carrier oil is very high in unsaturated fatty acids, which makes it a great moisturiser for dry and devitalised skin, especially since it absorbs into the skin very quickly. It is also a cell regenerator and helps to soothe muscles.

Avena are wholesale and retail carrier oil suppliers and have a high turnover of oils ensuring great quality and fresh products. We constantly source oils and trade socially aware ingredients from fastidious parts of the world so you can buy with confidence. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Hemp Seed Oil (Cannabis sativa). 

Pure jojoba oil can be used directly on the skin to assist in fighting wrinkles and to moisturise extra dry or old skin as well as skin plagued with many other ailments or problems. It assists in minimising lines and wrinkles and can actually help to rejuvenate the skin and encourage new cell growth without clogging the skin with greasy oil. Jojoba oil will not block pores or hair follicles which remain open so they can function freely and not cause blackheads or promote acne.

It is suspected that jojoba oil tricks the skin into stopping the production of sebum by somehow mimicking it. This also means that jojoba oil will assist in breaking down sebum in clogged pores and the sebum can mix well with jojoba oil without sealing off the skin pores. Dermatologists have also reported jojoba oil as being non-irritating for use on acne, spots and blemishes.

Jojoba oil is rapidly absorbed by the skin and another remarkable property is that it is non-greasy and leaves no oily after-feel making it a wonderful skin oil or massage base. This is one of the most popular oils we sell due to its all round benefits including fighting wrinkles as well as dry, or oily skin. Jojoba oil assists in fighting lines due to dryness and keeps the skin supple and soft. It is made from a bean and the resultant jojoba oil is golden coloured, odourless, non-allergic and actually a liquid wax which can solidify easily, if that happens just place bottle in a warm place or warm water for a few moments.

The chemical content of jojoba oil is very much like that of the sperm whale oil, you could see jojoba oil as the vegetarian substitute for sperm whale oil. Simply place a few drops of pure jojoba oil in your palms, rub hands together and gently massage the oil into your clean skin or use it as carrier oil adding essential oils for fragrance. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis). 

Our lanolin is produced in China, where most of the world’s wool is processed today, from the multi-stage refining of wool grease, a natural, renewable raw material which is obtained from the scouring (washing) of raw wool. The origins of the bulk of the wool is Australia and New Zealand and it is manufactured to fully meet the requirements of the current European Pharmacopoeia and existing national requirements for pesticide residues. We tend to use wool grease from merino fine wool which provides for a good quality lanolin. Avena lanolin has been refined to a point where trace pesticide residues are practically undetectable, so you can buy with confidence. The high purity of our lanolin, without sacrificing product colour, makes it ideal for topical pharmaceutical preparations, suppositories, lip products and body creams and lotions. Lanolin can be used in the most exacting applications where colour, odour and purity are critical and is still bought today by many customers to use directly on the hands and feet especially for rough, dry and cracked skin. The intensive healing of natural lanolin assists in restoring the hands and feet to a smooth, healthy condition. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Lanolin (Adeps lanae).

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"Hooray hooray at long last I have found a UK supplier of sheeps' wool fat for my terrible feet! It is the only thing that stops them drying up and splitting. In the past I have had to get my sister to send it from Australia at great expense. Many thanks"
Ann McGurk

Our cream/lotion base is the ideal starting point to blending your own unique skin products. The texture is very light making it easy to mix with your chosen essential and carrier oils. It can also be used on its own as a delicate moisturiser for those with sensitive skin or people who prefer to use an unscented cream. The lotion base contains polysorbate 20 which has a soothing effect on your skin; cetearyl alcohol which is well known to effectively condition and soften the skin; glyceryl stearate (derived from palm kernel, vegetable or soy oil and is also found naturally in the human body) which penetrates the skin and slows the loss of water from it by forming a barrier on the skin’s surface; phenoxyethanol which is used in many natural creams as a preservative as an alternative to parabens and water to moisturise your skin. It has NO – parabens, artificial colours or animal additives. It has not been tested on animals and we don’t buy ingredients from companies that test on animals or ever have. Ingredients – water (Aqua), sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annuus), polysorbate 20, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, potassium sorbate, sodium hydroxide. Please note when blending your own products always ensure you know the correct and safe amount of essential oils to use and if you are selling your blended products you need to adhere to your country's laws and legislation regarding testing and stability of products for sale. © Please do not copy our text - Avena product description – Lotion Base.

Our macadamia oil is rich in mono-unsaturated oils, oleic and palmitic acids. It is a highly emollient oil and beneficial to all skin types to promote skin suppleness. Macadamia oil is quickly absorbed into the skin making it particularly good for dry or wrinkled skin and it is used to help prevent premature aging.

Macadamia oil can be used on its own or add a small amount to any massage oil to promote skin suppleness. Macadamia oil is also an excellent hair oil and widely used for treating a dry or itchy scalp.

Macadamia trees grow from 50 to 60 feet high with long, narrow leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers. The round, hard-shelled nuts grow in clusters and are covered with the husks that split when they are ripe.

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This cold pressed oil is used extensively in Indian Ayurvedic medicine including in traditional Indian head massage for which it is best known. It creates a stimulating effect on the tissue, increases body heat and is said to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Mustard seed oil is believed to improve circulation, complexion and muscular development, ease muscular pain or stiffness and abdominal pain. It is often found in massage oils, creams and muscle rubs. The oil is also known for its antibacterial properties and is high in omega-3 fatty acids while it is often used as a cooking oil in India and its strong aroma is an acquired taste.

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Neem is a widely used resource in southeast Asia, particularly in India where it is used in the production of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products as well as in agriculture as an insecticide for crops.

The neem tree produces a compound called azadirachtin which protects it from damaging insects which is now widely used in the home on houseplants as well as in pet and animal products.

Neem oil is crushed from the leaves and seeds of the neem tree, contains 35 biologically active principles and is said to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is widely used in soaps, beauty creams, nail polishes and toothpastes for its antibacterial properties as well as in muscle rubs and creams etc.

Neem oil has also been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine to help with topical skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, burns and ringworm. It is rich in fatty acids and contains vitamin E and other essential amino acids making it an excellent natural moisturising base for the skin. Neem oil is a semi solid oil and in colder weather or storage will solidify but soon liquidises when slightly warmed. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Neem Oil (Melia azadirachta). 

Peach kernel oil is (as the name suggests) obtained from the nut, or kernel, of the peach. It contains vitamin E which has therapeutic as well as preservative properties.

It can be used neat on the skin but is equally effective diluted in carrier oils such as grapeseed, sweet almond or jojoba. Peach kernel is also known for its revitalising, moisturising and nourishing properties and can help with skin dehydration, wrinkles and encouraging suppleness in the skin.

It is often used in remedies for eczema, psoriasis and acne helping to cleanse and tighten the pores of the skin which also makes it a good choice for facial massage blends or as a simple make up remover.

Peach kernel is a very pleasant oil to use as it is easily absorbed, has good penetration and leaves very little oily residue or greasy feeling on the skin's surface.

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The best feature of our pure cold pressed plum kernel oil has to be the wonderful aroma. It has a delicious almond, marzipan fragrance which smells good enough to eat (please note that this oil is for external use only!).

The oil itself is a fantastic emollient and regenerator for damaged skin which adds nourishes and moisturises. It is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, which can stimulate skin healing giving a natural healthy glow. Plum kernel is a very light oil which is easily absorbed by the skin and leaves no greasy residue as with some massage oils. It can be used on its own a truly luxurious massage for which the aroma would be amazing, it can be used as a facial oil to rehydrate and replenish the skin or blended with other carrier oils.

As the aroma is so wonderful on its own there is no need to add fragrances or essential oils other than for their different properties. Plum kernel is an expensive oil but is very much worth the extra cost. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Plum Kernel Oil (Prunus domestica). 

Rosehip oil is considered something of a 'wonder oil''. It originates from Chile, where it grows in the Andes. It is rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and contains vitamins E and F.

Our refined rosehip oil is ideal for a variety of cosmetic uses, including for anti-wrinkle (especially the fine lines around the eyes, crows feet), signs of aging, moisturising, and in creams or lotions for the treatment of scars (accidental and surgical), burns and other skin blemishes. This unique oil is a powerhouse of nutrients and essential fatty acids that play a vital role in the regeneration process of our skin cells and the repair of damaged tissues.

It also promotes elasticity and skin firmness making it a much sought after oil and well worth the extra cost compared to other carrier oils, in Chile it has gained medical recognition. Rosehip oil has a naturally occurring preservative in the form of antioxidant tocopherols (vitamin E), helping to maintain its shelf-life.

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Our sesame seed (Sesamum indicum) is a cold pressed oil. Sesame seed oil has been used as a healing oil for thousands of years. It is naturally antibacterial, antiviral and an anti inflammatory agent. It penetrates into the skin quickly and enters the bloodstream through the capillaries.

Molecules of sesame seed oil maintain good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol. In both the small intestine and the colon, some cells are nourished by fat instead of sugar. The presence of sesame seed oil can provide those cells with essential nourishment. In an experiment at the Maharishi International College in Fairfield, Iowa, students rinsed their mouths with sesame oil, resulting in an 85% reduction in the bacteria which causes gingivitis.

It has been successfully used in the hair of children to kill lice infestations and used after exposure to wind or sun to calm sunburn. It nourishes and feeds the scalp to control dry scalp dandruff and to kill dandruff causing bacteria. It protects the skin from the effects of chlorine in swimming pool water.

Very good for facial application and good for acne controlling eruptions and neutralises the poisons which develop both on the surface and in the pores. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Sesame Seed Oil (Sesamum indicum). 

Shampoo base is ideal for you to experiment with and create your own luxury shampoo products. Add essential oils to make the perfect shampoo for yourself, as a gift or to sell at craft fairs etc. Whatever hair type a mix is needed for, dry, greasy, anti-dandruff etc. this plain base is the ideal starting point. Now with the bonus of no added sodium laureth sulfate or parabens anywhere within the ingredients. Tip: shampoo base can have quite a thick consistency making it hard to pour or blend oils with, heating for a short period in a suitable container in the microwave will make it a lot more manageable. Note: only ever add oils you are sure are safe to use in the bath and to the correct dilution. Ingredients: Aqua , Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Shampoo Base SLS & Paraben Free Organic.

The nuts of the shea fruit are dried and then ground to make a fine paste which then sets to become shea butter. A universal and irreplaceable beauty care product, shea butter gets to work deep in the skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It has vitamins A and E and is good for all skin types but is particularly recommended for dry and very dry skin. Shea butter is an excellent moisturiser and can provide protection from the UV rays of the sun as well as hot winds carrying dust and fine sand that dry the skin. Shea butter is also often used as a wonderful skin cream for infants. Shea butter is an ivory colour and is a semi solid butter which is quite hard when set but melts on your skin or when warmed by the body's heat. Due to its high fatty acid content (mainly stearic and oleic acids) it is often used in high quality skin care products for its ability to aid with skin elasticity and moisturising properties. It is also used in many quality soap and bath products for its emollient properties. Shea butter is also popular in hair care and is said to revitalise and add bounce, shine and lustre to normally dull or dry hair. Supplied in a 200g jar or larger sizes in bags. Shea butter should be stored sealed in a cool dark place. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii).

This is a wonderful product for you to experiment with and create your own fantastic shower gels. Add essential oils or colours etc. to make an ideal, unique and luxury shower gel scent for yourself, as a mix for gifts or even to sell at craft fairs etc. Now with the bonus of no added sodium laureth sulfate or parabens anywhere within the ingredients making it a very popular product compared to even the mass produced commercial shower gels. Note: only ever add oils or ingredients you are sure are safe to use in the bath and to the correct dilution. Ingredients: Aqua , Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Shower Gel Base SLS Free & Paraben Free Organic.

St. John's Wort infused oil is a universal carrier oil often used by aromatherapists when preparing massage blends and creams. It is widely used for bruises, sprains and aching muscles due to is anti-inflammatory properties, and is often used by herbalists to help speed the healing of wounds and sores, skin irritations and burns.

St. John's Wort is not a new herbal treatment, but one that has been handed down for hundreds of years. Once known to pharmacists as red oil or Hypericum liniment, it was still available in pharmacies in the early 20th century. The practice of soaking the flowers in olive oil, infusing the oil in the sun and then using the oil internally as a diuretic or externally as an application for wounds dates at least to the time of the first edition of Gerarde's Herball from 1597. Such is the success of the oil the German government allows St. John's Wort preparations to be labelled for the treatment (or after treatment) of such conditions as sharp or abrasive wounds, muscular pain as well as first degree burns.

Our oil is a wonderful quality and infused using sunflower oil. © Please do not copy text. Avena product description – St Johns Wort Oil (Hypericum perforatum). 

Our sunflower oil is cosmetic grade sunflower oil that can be used in massage blends and creams. Sunflower originated in South America and was worshipped by the Aztecs as a symbol of the sun.

Sunflower oil is very high in essential fatty acids and helps to moisturise, regenerate and condition the skin. It is widely used as a carrier oil and its active ingredients are good for dry, mature, sensitive and damaged skin. Sunflower oil is also high in vitamins A, B, D, and E, minerals, lecithin, and essential fatty acids (omega-6), calcium, zinc, potassium and iron.

It has good stabilising and emollient properties similar to olive and almond oils. It is a light, non-greasy oil, which absorbs easily into the skin. Sunflower oil has very little or no aroma and for such a beautiful oil is very inexpensive making it an ideal base oil for massage and cosmetic use.

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Sweet almond oil is obtained from the dried kernels of the almond tree which originates from Asia but today is widely found in California and countries around the Mediterranean, such as Spain.

The oil is pressed from the kernels and is now one of the most popular base oils for use in cosmetics and massage oils. Sweet almond is an excellent emollient which is softening and soothing to the skin and also helps the skin to balance its loss and absorption of moisture, promoting a clear, young looking complexion.

As it can also help to relieve muscular aches and pains it is also a great moisturiser suitable for all skin types and helps relieve irritation, inflammation and itching. Sweet almond makes a wonderful and very popular base for (or stand alone) massage oils as it is greatly lubricating and not a very fast penetrating oil, it will spread all over the body before it is absorbed by the skin allowing you time to do a good massage. Sweet almond oil also works well by diluting with 10% wheat germ oil which helps to give it a longer shelf life.

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This Vitamin E oil is a thick and sticky product, which is high in concentrate for an infused oil at 70% Tocopherols and 30% Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. The tocopherol contains a mixture of alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherols.

It is an infused oil but at 70% it is not to be used neat on the skin. This oil is used as in ingredient in aromatherapy products such as massage or bath oils, creams and lotions, body butters, facemasks, lip balms or any product that contains essential oils where the peroxides can be harmful to the skin.

The natural antioxidant properties in tocopherol stop peroxides from forming and make your products much less likely to irritate the skin which is why adding such an antioxidant as vitamin E to these sorts of products and blends is so highly recommended. Vitamin E is one of best antioxidants in oil-based products as it is suitable for preventing oxidation and rancidity in oil-based formulas.

It is also an additional preservative system to prevent the growth of mould and other microbes so is needed for water-based formulas but adding vitamin E to any blend ensures freshness and a better quality of end product. The recommended amount of a tocopherol to use in your products is 0.2% so even though it is an expensive oil a small bottle will go a long way. Please ensure if you are making topical products that you always know the correct dilution and measurements for the task in hand. The info given here is a guide only.

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Vitamin E Kosher R00411 INCI breakdown- 70% Tocopherols and 30% Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. We can also confirm that this Vitamin E Kosher is suitable for Vegans.

© Please do not copy text. Avena product description – Vitamin E Oil 70% (Tocopherols & Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)

Wheat germ oil is very high in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, which is a natural antioxidant. With great nourishing qualities, wheat germ oil is ideal for any type of aging skin. It is perfect for adding to massage blends or preparing carrier oils for use in beauty, skincare, and aromatherapy.

Wheat germ massage blends assist in promoting circulation and formation of new cells to improve the appearance of skin, and to help repair sun and weather damage. Wheat germ is quite a thick oil and may be that bit too sticky when used on its own so try mixing it with lighter carrier oils such as sweet almond, sunflower or grape seed for a much more smoothly blended and easier to manage base oil. Wheat germ oil is also a useful ingredient in hair care products thanks to its mineral and protein content.

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The Indian tribes named this small North American tree witch hazel because of its resemblance to the hazel tree and its wonderful healing virtues. Witches ascribed magic powers to it because of its astringent and vastly protective powers.

The essential oil of witch hazel is not sold separately as the plant does not produce enough essential oil to make production viable. However, there are various distillates of witch hazel such as ours called hydrosols or witch hazel waters.

Witch hazel hydrosol is a strong anti-oxidant and astringent, which makes it very useful in fighting acne. It is often used as a natural remedy for psoriasis, eczema and in aftershave applications. It is traditionally known as a good first reaction against shaving cuts and abrasions for men and women.

Other uses for witch hazel include use on ingrown nails, cracked or blistered skin, for treating insect bites and as a treatment for varicose veins, bruises, sprains and sunburn and it is found in numerous haemorrhoid preparations.

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