Carrier Oils, Base Oils or Vegetable Oils

Coconut Oil The Tropical Traditions Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is the only one I am using. I always purchase the 32 fl size and this will last me 3 to 4 months. I have bought other brands, but none of them have the same lovely coconut aroma - and others were simply not convenient as they needed to be kept refrigerated -- and it was literally impossible to retrieve portions of it for cooking or skin care -- without an icepick! Didn't work for me. The Tropical Traditions oil works great for me - and wonders for my skin. In addition, it is also excellent as a salad or culinary oil. It is a stable oil, making is a great substitute for other oils and butter in cooking, baking, frying, or in smoothies.

CHEAP COCONUT OIL SOURCES
Noel from Georgetown, Texas writes: "If you're on a budget (aren't we all) I have found a TWO POUND tub of Coconut Oil at WAL-MART for $2.82. The brand is LouAnn and it is in the aisle with baking supplies and oils. No need to buy that expensive stuff at the health food store."

Natural Red Palm Oil, 1 Gallon Natural Red Palm Oil is rich in natural carotenoids, tocopherols and tocotrienols. It is a liquid at room temperature, and has a rich bright red color. When solid, it is an orange red color. This rich red color is due to the high content of natural carotenoids. The carotene content is above 500 mg/kg! These carotenoids are mainly beta carotene (275mg/kg) and alpha carotene (175 mg/kg), with smaller amounts of phytoene, lutein and lycopene. Tocopherols and tocotrienols are related powerful antioxidants in the vitamin E family. Natural Red Palm Oil is produced from the fruit of the oil palm, Elaeis guineensis. It is a vegetable oil and therefore does not contain any cholesterol, which is only found in animal or dairy products. Natural Red Palm Oil made from the fruit contains about 50% naturally saturated fats and 50% unsaturated fats. The saturated fats in Natural Red Palm Oil are not the dangerous synthetically hydrogenated types, which have received so much attention for their effect on health. The unsaturated fats in Natural Red Palm are predominantly oleic acid, which is the main type of fat in olive oil. You will love to use this oil for sautéing vegetable dishes; it's simply delicious.

NOTE: Not recommended for personal skin care products. It would turn your skin ORANGE!

Product Features

• High Anti-Oxidant Value
• Palm oil is rich in natural carotenoids, tocopherols and tocotrienols.
• Palm oil is a liquid at room temperature, and has a rich bright red color
• Profile similar to Olive oil
• Non-Hyrdogenated oil
  
  

This product is not only healthy for us, but also provides health benefits for our birds (and other pets). With African Greys specifically, but not exclusively so, adding Palm Oil to his or her diet can greatly improve feather condition. The Palm Oil greatly decreases the desire to pluck or chew, allows feathers to grow in and those feathers are strong and glossy. A small amount of this oil should be mixed in with any parrot seed you are using (about 1/4 teaspoon twice a week). it can also be fed to other parrots (smaller birds / cockatiel size about 8 drops twice a week.)

When used as part of a daily skin care regimen, aloe vera helps to keep skin supple by transporting oxygen to skin and removing dead cells.

Topically, aloe vera benefits dry and cracked skin, allergic reactions, burns, wounds, insect bites, blisters and even frostbites.

Studies consistently demonstrate that Aloe Vera is effective in soothing a wide variety of skin ailments, including mild to moderate symptoms of psoriasis, eczema and seborrhea.

*NOTE: If this product is to be used on birds, test first on a small area. Even though Aloe Vera is helpful for many birds, some rare birds may have a reaction to Aloe Vera. Spray one of your fngers and touch your bird's foot. Leave for 24 hours and see if an reaction occurs.

Almond Oil nourishes and revives the skin, is easilty absorbed, won't clog pores, and promotes clear healthy skin. It is a great all-over body moisturizer.

Skin care: Good for all skin types. Soothes and softens. Used to relieve dryness, itching, and inflammation. Popular as a make-up remover.

Method of use: Used alone or combined with other carrier oils for massage. Bath oil or after-shower moisturizer.

This 100% pure oil is also excellent as a salad and culinary oil

Softening, Nourishing, Protecting, Rejuvenating. A natural source of Vitamin B plus skin-nourishing fatty acids and lipids. 100% Pure Botanical.

Use as a cosmetic oil or cosmetic ingredient for softening and moisturizing. This 100% pure oil is also excellent used as a salad dressing and dietary oil

After washing your face, massage three to five drops of apricot oil onto your face."

Notes: The semi-oily texture makes this oil helpful in massage blends.    

Aroma: Medium. Somewhat sweet, fatty and nutty in aroma.
Texture: Thick, leaves a fatty, almost waxy feel to the skin. 

Skin Care Oil - Avocado Oil Softening, Nourishing, Protecting, Rejuvenating. A natural source of Vitamin B plus skin-nourishing fatty acids and lipids.

Notes: If not carefully used or used in a small dilution with another carrier, it may overpower a blend.

Avocado or Avocado Oil is Highly Toxic to Birds and Should Never Be Fed To Them!  Do not use in your skin care if there is a possibility that your bird may ingest any of it from your skin.

Flax Borage Oil is a rich source of the essential fatty acids necessary for promoting health and longevity, maintaining cell structure, and producing energy. Flax Borage Oil is also a storehouse of important nutrients such as phytosterols, phospholipids, and beta-sitosterin.

Aroma: Unrefined cocoa butter is rich and very sweet . It has a chocolaty, "cocoa" aroma.
Texture: Solid and hard to work with at room temperate. Breaks into pieces.

Experience the luxury of Aura Cacia's 100% Pure Cocoa Butter, a pure and natural emollient extracted directly from cocoa beans. Cocoa butter has been used for years to give softer feeling skin, help prevent stretch marks and soothe diaper rash - without petroleum, preservatives or harsh chemicals. You'll love the natural cocoa fragrance.

Notes: Cocoa butter needs to be blended with other materials/oils to be workable (almond oil, for example). Suitable for use in lotions and creams.

Aroma: Light and sweet
Texture: Thin, leaves only a trace of oiliness on the skin.

Massage this pure, natural oil gently into the skin to help skin irritation or dryness problems.

Notes: Evening Primrose is also said to be excellent in treating many skin conditions. It is expensive and is usually blended in a small (often 10%) dilution with other carrier oils. It goes rancid quickly.  

Aroma: Light, slightly sweet with a hint of a nutty aroma.
Texture: Thin but leaves a glossy film on the skin.
Grapeseed Oil is a light, odorless natural oil derived from Italian grape seeds. It has emoilient properties that impart a rich, sily luster to skin while soothing skin irritation.

This oil is suitable for all skin types and will not aggravate acne because of its mild astringent properties. Grape Seed Oil is an excellent base for lotions and is also useful for hair conditioning and styling. This 100% pure oil is also food grade and can be used as a solid or culinary oil.

Aroma: Light to medium in aroma, not as sweet as the nut oils. The aroma is distinct but pleasant.
Texture: Light and silky. Absorbs well.

Jojoba Oil is an all-natural vegetable oil derived from the jojoba bean. Actually a liquid wax, jojoba is the carrier of choice for the perfumery industry because it does not oxidize or become rancid. An excellent moisturizer suitable for daily use. Jojoba Oil nourishes and revitalizes skin, relieves sunburn and can be used on hands, nails and hair. Jojoba Oil is remarkably similar to the natural sebum secreted by our own skin. 100% pure.

Notes: It is a somewhat pricier oil and is frequently blended in a small dilution (10%) with other oils. It has a very long shelf-life.

Aroma: Light, sweet, pleasant, nutty.
Texture: Thin. Absorbs well, leaving only a trace oily feeling on the skin. Shine Amplifier has Natural Sunscreen from the Kukui Nut Lipids. Hair: Add a burst of brillance to any style with this finisher, without adding weight.

Notes: It is said to be excellent in treating many skin conditions. It is a somewhat more pricier oil. It goes rancid rather quickly. 

Botanical Name: Butyrospermun parkii
Aroma: Nutty, fatty.
Texture: Solid but permeable at room temperature. Leaves an oily/waxy feeling on the skin.

Please make sure that the product is 100% Pure Shea Butter. The one available to the right is retrieved 100% from the African Shea Tree. It is a powerful moisturizer and a natural emollient. Also used for lips and cuticles.