Image Credit: Christian Ferrer / Wikimedia CommonsINCI Name: Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) oilSource: SeedTypes: Refined / UnrefinedColor: Pale yellowAroma: Light odorViscosity: ThinAbsorption: SlowComedogenic Rating: 2Shelf Life: 6 months (if stored in cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight)SAP Value (for soap making): 180 - 195 (mg KOH), NaOH = 0.134 (g, oz or lb), KOH = 0.188 (g, oz or lb)Ideal for which...

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Image Source: Craftology Essentials INCI Name: Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil Source: Castor beans Types: Refined / Unrefined Color: Clear yellow Aroma: Neutral smell Viscosity: Very thick Absorption: Slow Comedogenic Rating: 1 Shelf Life: 2 years (if stored in cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight) SAP Value (for soap making): 176 - 186 (mg KOH), NaOH = 0.129 (g, oz or lb), KOH = 0.181 (g, oz or lb) Ideal for which skin...

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Image Source: Craftology Essentials INCI Name: Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil Source: Flesh of the fruit Types: Refined / Unrefined Color: Deep olive green Aroma: Sweet, fatty and nutty in aroma Viscosity: Thick Absorption: Slow Comedogenic Rating: 2 Shelf Life: 1 year (if stored in cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight) SAP Value (for soap making): 177 - 198 (mg KOH), NaOH = 0.134 (g, oz or lb), KOH = 0.188 (g, oz...

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