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Oils of Heaven Moringa Oil Review

Apr 112017

Oils of Heaven Moringa Oil is a very light, fast absorbing carrier oil, ideal for dehydrated skin due to its antioxidant content, but even more so, ideal for oily skin due to its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. A few months ago I reviewed Oils of Heaven’s Cacay Oil; today, I’ll review another oil from Love Lula’s own brand – Oils of Heaven Moringa Oil. After thoroughly testing the Cacay Oil and being impressed with it, I thought Moringa Oil might lag behind a bit – not so! If you were to ask me which of the two I’d recommend, I’d say a combination of the two could very well prove to be the best – Cacay Oil for more of […]

Oils of Heaven Cacay Oil Review + Giveaway

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Dec 142016

Oils of Heaven Cacay oil is the new addition to the world of luxurious facial oils, loaded with antioxidant Vitamin E and anti-aging Vitamin A. Every now and again a new, even luxurious facial oil graces the natural beauty market. In the past few years, we had immortale oil, followed by prickly pear seed oil. Today, I’ll present you a new luxurious facial oil – Cacay oil. The Cacay oil was introduced to European market by Oils of Heaven – a new brand under the Love Lula’s umbrella. I’ve received Oils of Heaven Cacay oil back in May; it took me a while to post this review […]

Grape Seed Oil

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May 282015

What is Grape Seed Oil? Grape Seed Oil is a by-product of wine making, obtained by pressing grape seeds. It can be obtained by cold pressing method or by using a solvent called hexane. Given how problematic hexane is, cold pressing method is therefore the safest one. Another problem, when using such solvents, is that the oil loses its precious and skin-beneficial properties by being stripped of vitamins and minerals. Grape Seed Oil is a non-comedogenic, light and finely textured oil, with light green color and pleasant sweet aroma. It quickly absorbs into the skin, thus not leaving a greasy feeling. It is rich with fatty acids such as stearic, palmitic, oleic and a specially – up to 70% of […]

Sweet Almond Oil

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May 202015

What is Sweet Almond Oil? Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis) is obtained via expeller-pressing method from dried kernels of sweet almonds. It is classified as a fat and oil. Sweet Almond Oil is of a light consistency and golden color. It is rich with fatty acids, especially in linoleic and oleic,. It is also rich with Vitamins A, E and D, as well as magnesium, potassium and zinc. It is an affordable and one of the most widely used carrier oils in cosmetic products, especially in body care products and products for body massage. It’s a stable oil, with a shelf life of approximately 1 year. Baensch Sweet Almond Oil // Farfalla Sweet Almond Oil // Heritage Products Sweet Almond […]

Apricot Kernel Oil

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Mar 242015

What is Apricot Kernel Oil? Apricot Kernel Oil is pressed from the kernels of apricot. It can be produced by being cold pressed or by solvent extraction (this alters the chemical compounds of the oil). Apricot Kernel Oil is known as a finely textured and light oil, with a pale yellow to golden yellow color. Even though it is heavier than, for example, Sweet Almond Oil, it doesn’t leave a greasy feeling and is easily absorbed. It is rich in fatty acids, especially in linoleic and oleic fatty acids, as well as in Vitamins A, B1, B6, B17 and Vitamin E. Its shelf life is around 1 year. Why use Apricot Kernel Oil? Apricot Kernel Oil is spread and absorbed […]

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