What it is: Oil extracted from the seeds of the castor plant through a cold-pressing process.
Where it comes from: Tropical regions, primarily in India and Africa.
Skincare benefits: Deeply moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, promotes wound healing, reduces acne, and enhances the skin's natural hydration and smoothness.
What it is: Butter extracted from the kernels of mango fruit.
Where it comes from: Tropical regions, especially in India and Southeast Asia.
Skincare benefits: Highly moisturizing, rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and E, helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, soothes dry and irritated skin, and promotes a smooth, soft texture.
What it is: Oil infused with aloe vera gel.
Where it comes from: Native to North Africa, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.
Skincare benefits: Soothes, hydrates, and heals skin, anti-inflammatory, promotes collagen production, helps reduce the appearance of scars and fine lines, and provides a cooling effect for sunburned skin.
What it is: Cold-pressed oil from ripe olives.
Where it comes from: Predominantly from Mediterranean regions, especially Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Skincare benefits: Deeply moisturizing, rich in antioxidants and vitamins, promotes skin repair and elasticity, soothes and protects against environmental damage, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines.
What it is: Essential oil distilled from the flowers of the yarrow plant.
Where it comes from: Native to Europe and Western Asia.
Skincare benefits: Anti-inflammatory, astringent, promotes healing of wounds and blemishes, balances oily skin, and soothes irritation, making it ideal for acne-prone and sensitive skin.
What it is: Oil extracted from sweet almonds.
Where it comes from: Native to the Middle East and South Asia, widely cultivated worldwide.
Skincare benefits: Moisturizes, soothes, and softens skin, rich in vitamins A and E, helps reduce dark circles and puffiness, and improves overall skin tone and texture.
What it is: Cold-pressed oil from the meat of coconuts.
Where it comes from: Tropical regions, especially in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Skincare benefits: Moisturizes, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, promotes healing, reduces acne, and provides a protective barrier to lock in moisture and soothe dry skin.
What it is: Rendered fat from cattle raised on a grass-fed and grass-finished diet.
Where it comes from: Pasture-raised cattle, predominantly from the U.S. and Europe.
Skincare benefits: Deeply moisturizing, rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, supports skin barrier function, and promotes a healthy complexion by replenishing essential fatty acids.
What it is: Oil extracted from the seeds of Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin.
Where it comes from: Native to Southwest Asia.
Skincare benefits: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, treats acne and eczema, promotes skin health, reduces the appearance of scars, and supports overall skin rejuvenation and repair.
What it is: Oil extracted from the seeds of the neem tree.
Where it comes from: Native to the Indian subcontinent.
Skincare benefits: Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, treats acne and eczema, soothes irritated skin, and promotes a clear, healthy complexion with its high fatty acid content.
What it is: Oil infused with calendula flowers, also known as marigold.
Where it comes from: Mediterranean regions, widely cultivated worldwide.
Skincare benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, promotes wound healing, soothes irritated and sensitive skin, reduces redness, and supports overall skin health and repair.
What it is: Oil extracted from the seeds of the moringa tree.
Where it comes from: Native to the Indian subcontinent, widely cultivated in Africa and Asia.
Skincare benefits: Anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, deeply moisturizing, rich in antioxidants, promotes skin health, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and enhances skin radiance.
What it is: Herbaceous plant often used in herbal medicine.
Where it comes from: Native to Europe, now found worldwide.
Skincare benefits: Soothes and heals skin, anti-inflammatory, treats rashes and itching, reduces swelling, and supports the healing of minor skin irritations and conditions.
What it is: Natural fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree.
Where it comes from: Predominantly found in West Africa.
Skincare benefits: Intensely hydrating, anti-inflammatory properties, rich in vitamins A and E, promotes collagen production, improves skin elasticity, and provides a protective barrier against environmental damage.