Exotic Plant Oils

Abyssinian Oil

Premier Abyssinian Oil is the cold pressed oil obtained from seeds of Crambe abyssinica, a native plant to the Mediterranean. Abyssinian Oil exhibits an ultra-light, non-greasy skin feel, ideal for numerous personal care applications.

Almond Oil Crude Fair Trade, Organic

Almond Oil is the fixed oil from the ripe seed kernel of Prunus amygdalus dulcis. It is among the most commonly used carrier oils. Almond oil is a good general lubricating oil suitable for most skin types. It is sought after for its rich concentration of oleic and linoleic essential fatty acids.

Aloe Vera Oil

Aloe Vera Oil is an extract of organically grown Aloe barbadensis, using food grade canola oil as the extraction medium. This oil may be used for to treat dry, sensitive skin and restore skin moisture after exposure to sun and other harsh environmental elements.

Amla Oil

Amla Oil is derived from the dried fruit of Emblica officinalis. Amla oil has long been used in Indian ayuryedic medicine to treat the hair and scalp where it is said to penetrate the scalp and strengthen hair at its root and promote stronger, healthier hair growth.

Andiroba Oil

Andiroba Oil is an emollient nut oil pressed and extracted from the nuts or seeds of a Carapa guianensis tree. Andiroba seed oil has been used for centuries in traditional rainforest medicine to aid in the healing of topical skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, rashes, burns and acne.

Apricot Oil

Apricot Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels of Prunus armeniaca. The oil is used in revitalizing skin and calming irritation.

Argan Oil

Premier Argan Oil is obtained from the cold-pressing of dried kernels of Argania spinosa, a native tree of semi-desert areas of Morocco and Algeria. Because it is rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, Argan oil is a highly effective moisturizer and helps to counteract the effects of age and weather.

Avocado Oil

Avocado Oil is obtained from the fruit of the Avocado tree (Persea Gratissima), which grows in sub-tropical regions of the world. Avocado oil provides excellent moisturizing properties suitable for hair and skin care.

Babassu Oil

Babassu Oil is obtained from the cold pressing of kernels from the nuts of Orbignya oleifera, a tree that grows in the savanna or Cerrado region of central Brazil. Babassu Oil composition is very similar to Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera), as both have high contents of Lauric and Myristic Acids, and similar physical characteristics: odor, texture and melting point

Baru Oil

Premier Baru Oil is obtained by the cold pressing of the seeds of Dipteryx alata, a tree typical to the savanna regions of central Brazil. The oil pressed from these nuts contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids with high levels of Oleic and Linoleic acids (Omega-9 and Omega-6) to provide anti-inflammatory activity and support of skin cell structure renewal.

Black Cumin Seed Oil

Black Cumin Seed Oil has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for skin rashes, eczema, and a natural soothing agent.

Blackcurrant Seed Oil, Refined

Blackcurrant seed oil is derived from the seeds of the plant Ribes nigrum. It is a rich source of the n-6 (omega-6) polyunsaturated fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Blackcurrant seed oil contains about 15 to 20% GLA. The n-3 (omega-3) polyunsaturated fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is also present in blackcurrant seed oil (12 to 14%) as is the fatty acid linoleic acid.

Borage Oil

Borage seed oil has one of the highest amounts of γ-linolenic acid of seed oils, making it an excellent anti-inflammatory agent.

Brazil Nut Oil

Brazil Nut Oil is effective in soothing and moisturizing the skin due to the high amount of nutrients in the skin such as zinc, Vitamin E, and omega 3 fatty acids.

Broccoli Seed Oil CP

Broccoli Seed Oil is highly moisturizing, with excellent skin compliance and emolliency. Its unique fatty acid profile and light non-greasy texture, make Broccoli Seed Oil perfect for numerous skin and hair care applications.

Buah Merah Oil FW

Buhle Manketti Oil Refined

‘Buhle’ means beauty in the African language of Ndebele. Manketti oil has been used by local communities in the form of skin care, to detangle and strengthen hair, and as a body oil, especially during winter months.

Buriti Oil

Premier Buriti Oil is obtained from the fruit of Mauritia Flexuosa. Buriti means “tree of life” to the Indians of Brazil. Natives use the oil to protect the skin and treat a variety of skin conditions including burns and sunburn.

Cacay/Kahai Oil

The Cacay or Kahai (Caryodendron orinocense) is an Amazonian tree that grows wild along the eastern base of the Andes mountains in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. These trees produce highly nutritious nuts which can be consumed or pressed into oil for cooking and personal care use.

Camelina Oil, Refined

Camelina Oil is a cold pressed oil from the seeds of the cruciferous plant Camelina Sativa. Evidence shows that these highly nutritious seeds have been cultivated for over 3,000 years for consumption by livestock and humans.

Carrot Seed Oil

Premier Carrot Oil is the oil derived from the Daucus Carota Sativa, which includes high levels of several vitamins. Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant making it of value for anti-aging formulations. Vitamin C stimulates the production of collagen, an essential protein for the skin’s supportive structure.

Chia Oil

Premier Chia Oil is extracted from the seeds of Salvia hispanica. Known as the running food, the cultivation and use of this highly prized seed as a high energy endurance food has been recorded as far back as the ancient Aztecs.

Coffee Oil, Brazil

Coffee oil has been incorporated into creams for firming and tightening of the legs in products marketed at combating cellulite.

Coleus Forskohlii Oil

The essential oil fraction obtained from the extraction of the root of Coleus Forskohlii. In recent years the plant has gained biological importance as the only known plant source of adenylate cyclase activating compound, Forskohlin. The newly discovered antimicrobial properties of the oil derived from a proprietary extraction process make it useful in topical skin care applications.

Coriander Seed Oil

Coriander Seed Oil promotes skin health by soothing and moisturizing rough skin.

Cranberry Seed Oil

Cranberry Seed Oil is packed with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it essential for formulas promoting soft, smooth skin.

Elula Kalahari Melon Oil Refined

‘Elula’ means to be or feel smooth in the southern African language of Xhosa. The miracle of the kalahari melon is its ability to withstand the unrelenting heat and drought conditions offered by the Kalahari desert. Researchers have traced the use of the seed oil back to the ancient Egyptians, who applied the oil to maintain a healthy appearance, and as an emollient in cosmetics formulations.

Evening Primrose Oil

Premier Evening Primrose Oil is the oil extracted by cold processing the seeds of Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis). Early Native Americans have been known to use its leaves, roots and seedpods in numerous preparations, and in 17th century Britain, Evening Primrose was nicknamed the “King Cure-All”.

Flaxseed Oil

Flax seed oil, sometimes referred to as linseed oil, is a natural oil pressed from the seed of the flax plant. The oil pressed from the flax seed has been recognized as an important skin care ingredient, as it is highly therapeutic, with both soothing and restorative properties on the skin, and it provides excellent skin feel and solvent properties.

Expeller Pressed Grapeseed Oil

Grape Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained by pressing grape seeds left behind after wine production. It contains high levels of linoleic acid, which promotes cell renewal.

Hazelnut Oil

Hazelnut Oil is often used as a carrier oil in formulations. It is rich is fatty acids, which makes it great for moisturizing and smoothing.

Heliocarrot Oil

Heliocarrot Oil is the oil derived from the Daucus Carota Sativa. It contains high levels of vitamin A(retinol), and also contains Vitamin C, which stimulates the production of collagen.

Helioquinoa Oil

Quinoa seed oil is rich in essential fatty acids (EFA’s) and is a natural source of Vitamin E. The inclusion of sunflower seed oil adds essential fatty acids.

Hempseed Oil, Organic

Premier Hempseed Oil is a highly emollient oil obtained by cold pressing seeds from the Hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. This oil is THC-free and offers an elegant, light, dry feel suitable for a variety of cosmetic, personal care and aromatherapy applications.

Inchi Sacha Oil

Premier Inchi Sacha Oil is pressed from the seed of Plukenetia volubilis, an indigenous tree of the Peruvian Amazon Forest. These seeds have a nutty flavor and aroma and are exceptionally high in protein, essential amino acids and omega oils.

Jamaican Black Castor Oil

Jamaican Black Castor Oil has been ideal for use in ethnic hair care, as it is highly moisturizing and provides luster and softness to otherwise dry, coarse hair. Premier Jamaican Black Castor Oil is a dark, rich therapeutic oil that can be used to condition skin, hair and scalp.

Jojoba Oil Golden Conventional

Premier Jojoba Oil is the liquid wax expressed from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis plant. Jojoba Oil is more similar to sebum and natural whale oil than to other vegetable oils.

Kiwi Fruit Seed Oil

Kiwifruit, also known as the Chinese Gooseberry, is best known for its fuzzy, yet luscious, edible fruit, with sweet-tasting flesh and beautiful green coloration. Premier Kiwi Seed Oil is the highly nutritious oil pressed from the tiny black seeds of the kiwifruit.

Kukui Nut Oil

Premier Kukui Nut Oil is derived through the pressing of the seed from the Hawaiian candlenut tree, Aleurites moluccana. Kukui Nut Oil has long been prized by Hawaiians for its nutritional value along with its moisturizing, protective and healing benefits on both skin and scalp.

Lingonberry Oil

The Lingonberry plant is an evergreen shrub plant native to arctic regions, known as the mountain cranberry. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants.

Macadamia Nut Oil

Macadamia Nut Oil is similar in properties to argan oil, which makes it an excellent carrier oil as well as a smoothing and moisturizing agent.

Mango Oil

Premier Mango Oil is tropical oil obtained from the fruit kernels of Mangifera indica, a native tree of sub-tropical India. Mango Oil has been traditionally for its skin softening and protective properties.

Mfula Marula Oil Refined

‘Mfula’ means to extract natural radiance in the African language of Chichewa. Marula Oil absorbs readily and supports the maintenance of the skin’s natural protective lipid layers. It is effective in the treatment of dry, sensitive and sun damaged skin, restoring softness and elasticity.

Mideka Ximenia Oil

Monoi Oil

Monoi is a Tahitian word meaning "scented oil”. This natural infusion of coconut oil and indigenous Gardenia flowers was (and still is) used to improve the feel and appearance of skin and hair, protecting it against the salty sea air, drying sun and cold, harsh winds.

Moyo Baobab Oil Refined

‘Moyo’ means life in the African language of Chichewa. Baobab is known in Africa as The Tree of Life because there are many traditional uses for every part of it, from the leaves to the roots. Traditionally, baobab oil has been used as a moisturiser and massage oil, as well as for hair and body conditioning.

Neem Oil

Premier Neem Oil is derived by cold pressing of the seeds of Melia Azadirachta. Neem has been used in Ayurvedic traditional medicine for skin diseases and infections. Neem oil contains biologically active limonoids, which have been reported to exhibit antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and insect repellant/pesticide activities.

Nyamplung Oil Virgin (Tamanu Oil)

The Nyamplung, also known as Tamanu or Kamani, is a large fruit bearing tree originating from tropical Asia. The oil obtained from the dried seeds of this tree have a long tradition of topical use to soothe and heal chapped, irritated, burned or damaged skin.

Organic Kukui Nut Oil FW

Papaya Oil

Passion Fruit Oil

Premier Passion Fruit Seed Oil is cold pressed from the seeds of Passiflora edulis. Passion Fruit Seed Oil is rich in the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid which acts to aid in the restoration of the lipid layer of the skin and provides free radical scavenging, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and emollient properties that improve skin smoothness and vitality.

Pequi Oil

Pequi oil is a pale yellow seed oil extracted from the seeds of the Caryocar brasiliense. It is essential to normal skin renewal and suppleness.

Perilla Seed Oil

Premier Perilla Seed oil is made from dried, pressed Perilla seeds. Rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids and polyphenolic compounds, this emollient oil is lightweight with a mild characteristic fragrance.

Pomegranate Seed Oil

With its unique fatty acid profile, oil pressed from the dried fruit kernels of the pomegranate has been identified as an important skin care ingredient providing excellent anti-aging benefits, ideal for numerous color cosmetic and personal care applications.

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Cucurbita pepo, or pumpkin, is a type of squash native to North and Central America. This hardy plant has been domesticated for thousands of years for its edible flesh, fruit and flowers. The flat, dark green seeds of the pumpkin (pepitas) contain 30-50% oil and have been prized for centuries for their therapeutic and nutritional value.

Quinoa Seed Oil

Premier Quinoa Seed Oil is rich in essential fatty acids (EFA’s) and is a natural source of antioxidant tocopherols (Vitamin E). This oil imparts highly emollient and moisturizing properties to the skin.

Red Raspberry Seed Oil

Premier Red (Raspberry) Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Rubus idaeus. Red raspberry seeds contain high levels of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) with the most abundant fatty acids, linoleic, alpha linolenic and oleic acids.

Rice Bran Oil

Premier Rice Bran Oil is the oil extracted from the germ and inner husk of rice, Oryza Sativa. This oil is well known in Asia where it has been used for centuries in cooking, skin care and, more recently for its cardiovascular benefits.

Rose Hip Oil

Rose Hip Oil is cultivated from a shrub native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia, and is packed with certain antioxidants.

Sandalwood Nut Oil

Premier Sandalwood Nut Oil is a clear, light golden oil derived from the cold pressing of the nut of Fusanus spicatum. It has shown to be of value in aromatherapy, perfumery, and ayurvedic medicine to treat the anguish.

Sapote Seed Oil

Premier’s Sapote Seed Oil is derived from the seed kernel oil of Pouteria sapota or White Sapote, a tropical fruiting tree native to Mexico and Central America. The seed kernel oil is highly emollient and has traditionally been used as a skin ointment and as a hair dressing believed to minimize hair loss.

Sea Buckthorn Oil

Premier Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil is extracted from the pulp of berries harvested from the thorny shrub Hippophae rhamnoides, a coastal plant native to the dunes and sea cliffs of Europe and Asia. It provides relief from various skin conditions including, dermatitis, acne, eczema, psoriasis, wounds and burns.

Sisymbrium Irio Oil

Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Sisymbrium Irio. It is a cold pressed vegetable oil and a rich source (32 – 40%) of the (omega-3) polyunsaturated fatty acid, gamma linolenic acid (GLA),

Sorrel Oil

Premier Sorrel Oil is extracted from the seeds of Hibiscus sabdariffa, a species of hibiscus also known as the Roselle and is grown in Nigeria, India and West Indies and to some extent in tropical America.

Turmeric Oil

Premier Tumeric Oil is obtained from the oleoresin of Curcuma longa which contains approximately 40% oil. Turmeric, derived from the plant Curcuma longa, is a gold-colored spice commonly used in the Indian subcontinent, not only for health care but also for the preservation of food and as a yellow dye for textiles.

Virgin Coconut Oil FW

Wala Moringa Oil Refines

‘Wala’ means to appear radiant or shine in the African language of Chichewa, Wala Moringa Seed Oil is extracted from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, a fast growing, perennial sometimes referred to as the “miracle tree”. Moringa oil, also known as behen oil, has been used for its healing and protective properties in skin preparations and ointments since early Egyptian times.