Apricot kernel oil
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
A silky, easily-spread kernel oil rich in oleic acid that leaves skin soft and smooth.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the kernels inside apricot stones, a fruit tree native to Central Asia and now grown worldwide.
- Feel
- Light to medium, silky oil that absorbs at a moderate pace.
- Good to know
- Stone-fruit kernel oil; people with stone-fruit or almond allergy should patch test.
Found inRosewood and Litsea Cubeba Imperial Jade Body Oil
Argan oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Moroccan argan oil, balanced in oleic and linoleic acids, leaves skin feeling soft, supple and well moisturised.
- Origin
- Pressed from the kernels of the argan tree fruit, native to south-western Morocco.
- Feel
- Medium, dry-touch oil that absorbs well and leaves a soft, non-greasy finish.
Found inHydrating Hand Cream with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., New Imperial Jade Body Oil, Rejuvenating Body Cream with Kalahari Oil -16 fl. oz., Rosewood and Litsea Cubeba Imperial Jade Body Oil
Avocado oil
Persea Gratissima Oil
A rich, buttery fruit oil that leaves skin feeling nourished and cushioned.
- Origin
- Pressed from the flesh of the avocado fruit (Persea americana), grown in Mexico, Central and South America and California.
- Feel
- Rich, medium-heavy oil; absorbs gradually and leaves a soft cushion.
- Good to know
- Rare reactions in people with latex-fruit allergy; patch test.
Found inGRR Oil Beard Oil, Hydrating Hand Cream with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., Rejuvenating Body Cream with Kalahari Oil -16 fl. oz., The Midnight Youth Potion Face Serum
Babassu oil
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
A light Brazilian palm oil that melts on contact for a silky, non-greasy glide.
- Origin
- Pressed from the kernels of the babassu palm, native to the Amazon basin and Brazil's northeast.
- Feel
- Light, melts at skin temperature, non-greasy, silky glide.
Found inThe Midnight Youth Potion Face Serum
Baobab oil
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
A balanced African seed oil that softens and nourishes, leaving skin comfortable and supple.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the seeds inside the fruit of the African baobab tree, which grows across the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa.
- Feel
- Medium-weight, smooth oil that sinks in at a moderate pace.
Found inThe Royal Kalahari Face Serum, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil
Borage seed oil
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
A GLA-rich seed oil from the starflower that leaves dry skin feeling soft and comfortable.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the seeds of borage (Borago officinalis), the blue star-flowered herb grown in Europe and North America.
- Feel
- Light to medium, slightly dry oil that absorbs at a moderate pace.
- Good to know
- Borage plants contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids; use a seed oil specified PA-free (ask supplier for the certificate). Highly unsaturated, so keep cool and dark.
Found inHydrating Hand Cream with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., Rejuvenating Body Cream with Kalahari Oil -16 fl. oz.
Camellia seed oil
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
A silky, quick-sinking oleic oil from the tea camellia that leaves skin soft with a clean finish.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the seeds of Camellia oleifera, the oil-tea camellia grown in southern China and Japan.
- Feel
- Light, silky, fast-absorbing, with a clean non-greasy finish.
Found inThe Royal Kalahari Face Serum, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil, The Midnight Youth Potion Face Serum
Carrot seed oil
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
An earthy seed oil from the carrot plant that leaves skin feeling soft and nourished.
- Origin
- Obtained from the seeds of Daucus carota (carrot) - either steam-distilled as an essential oil or pressed as a fixed oil.
- Feel
- Earthy, medium oil or concentrated essential oil; absorbs at a moderate pace.
- Good to know
- Essential-oil form can irritate sensitive skin; use at low levels. Carrot/celery-family (Apiaceae) allergy possible.
Found inThe Midnight Youth Potion Face Serum
Castor oil
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
A thick, glossy oil that seals in softness and gives a rich, cushioned feel to balms and soaps.
- Origin
- Pressed from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis), cultivated in India, Africa and the Americas.
- Feel
- Very thick, tacky, glossy; sinks in slowly and gives shine.
- Good to know
- Rare contact allergy reported. Never ingest raw beans (the toxin ricin is not present in the pressed oil but is in the seed).
Found inGRR Oil Beard Oil, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil
Coconut oil
Cocos Nucifera Oil
A tropical staple that gives soap its big, fluffy lather and leaves skin feeling soft and conditioned.
- Origin
- Pressed from the dried kernel (copra) or fresh meat of the coconut palm, grown across tropical coasts.
- Feel
- Solid below about 24 C, melts to a light oil; cleansing and lathering in soap, emollient on skin.
- Good to know
- Generally well tolerated; some people with tree-nut allergy avoid it. Can feel heavy on very oily skin.
Found inGRR Oil Beard Oil, Hydrating Hand Cream with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., Hydrating Hand Wash with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., Hawaiian Black Lava Body Caviar Body Scrub with Charcoal, Rejuvenating Body Cream with Kalahari Oil -16 fl. oz., Replenishing Body Wash with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz, The Royal Kalahari Face Serum, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil
Grapeseed oil
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
A very light, fast-absorbing oil rich in linoleic acid for a silky, non-greasy glide.
- Origin
- Pressed from the seeds left over after winemaking and juicing of the common grape, Vitis vinifera.
- Feel
- Very light, thin, dry oil that absorbs quickly with almost no residue.
Found inNew Imperial Jade Body Oil, Rosewood and Litsea Cubeba Imperial Jade Body Oil, The Royal Kalahari Face Serum, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil
Jojoba oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
A desert liquid wax, not a true oil, that glides on light and leaves skin soft and balanced.
- Origin
- Pressed from the seeds of the jojoba shrub, native to the Sonoran Desert of the south-western US and northern Mexico.
- Feel
- Light, silky, slightly slick then dry; close in feel to skin's own wax-ester lipids.
Found inGRR Oil Beard Oil, Hydrating Hand Cream with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., Hydrating Hand Wash with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., Rejuvenating Body Cream with Kalahari Oil -16 fl. oz., Replenishing Body Wash with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz, The Midnight Youth Potion Face Serum
Kalahari melon seed oil
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
A featherlight desert oil rich in linoleic acid that helps skin hold moisture without feeling greasy.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the seeds of the wild Citrullus lanatus melon that grows in the Kalahari of southern Africa.
- Feel
- Light, dry-touch oil that absorbs quickly and leaves little residue.
Found inGRR Oil Beard Oil, Hydrating Hand Cream with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., Hydrating Hand Wash with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., New Imperial Jade Body Oil, Hawaiian Black Lava Body Caviar Body Scrub with Charcoal, Rejuvenating Body Cream with Kalahari Oil -16 fl. oz., Replenishing Body Wash with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz, Rose Face Wash Cream, The Royal Kalahari Face Serum, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil, The Midnight Youth Potion Face Serum
Marula oil
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
A silky, fast-absorbing African oil rich in oleic acid that leaves skin soft and comfortably moisturised.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the kernels inside the stone of the marula fruit, a tree native to the savannas of southern Africa.
- Feel
- Lightweight for an oleic oil, absorbs quickly, silky non-greasy finish.
Found inNew Imperial Jade Body Oil, Marula Face Oil, Rosewood and Litsea Cubeba Imperial Jade Body Oil
Mongongo (manketti) oil
Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
A silky Kalahari nut oil with a rare conjugated fatty acid, leaving skin feeling soft and conditioned.
- Origin
- Pressed from the kernels of the mongongo (manketti) nut, a tree of the Kalahari woodlands of southern Africa.
- Feel
- Light to medium, silky, absorbs fairly quickly with a soft finish.
Found inNew Imperial Jade Body Oil, Rosewood and Litsea Cubeba Imperial Jade Body Oil, The Royal Kalahari Face Serum, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil
Monoi de Tahiti
Cocos Nucifera Oil (and) Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
Tiare-scented coconut oil from Tahiti, softening skin with a soft floral aroma.
- Origin
- Tahitian tiare flowers steeped in refined coconut oil; Tahiti's monoi has held an appellation of origin since 1992.
- Feel
- Soft, silky oil or creamy balm; melts on skin with a gentle floral scent.
- Good to know
- Contains coconut oil; floral fragrance compounds may affect fragrance-sensitive skin.
Found inThe Royal Kalahari Face Serum, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil
Passionfruit seed oil
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
A light, linoleic-rich oil from the tropical passionfruit seed that leaves skin soft and silky.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the seeds of the passionfruit (Passiflora edulis), grown in Brazil and across tropical South America.
- Feel
- Light, dry, quick-absorbing oil with a soft, non-greasy finish.
- Good to know
- Passionfruit can cause allergy in some people (including those with latex-fruit sensitivity); patch test.
Found inHawaiian Black Lava Body Caviar Body Scrub with Charcoal, The Royal Kalahari Face Serum, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil, The Midnight Youth Potion Face Serum
Plum seed (kernel) oil
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
A silky kernel oil rich in oleic and linoleic acids that leaves skin soft and smooth.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the kernels inside plum stones, a by-product of plum and prune processing.
- Feel
- Light to medium, silky oil that absorbs at a moderate pace.
- Good to know
- Stone-fruit kernel oil; people with stone-fruit or almond allergy should patch test.
Found inPlum Face Oil
Pomegranate seed oil
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
A rare, light seed oil rich in punicic acid that leaves skin soft and smooth.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the small seeds of the pomegranate, a fruit native to Persia and the Mediterranean region.
- Feel
- Light and dry, absorbs quickly; very prone to oxidation.
- Good to know
- Very oxidation-prone; keep cool and dark. Rare allergy to pomegranate.
Found inRosewood and Litsea Cubeba Imperial Jade Body Oil
Rosehip seed oil
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
A light, fast-absorbing oil rich in essential fatty acids that leaves skin soft, smooth and even-looking.
- Origin
- Cold-pressed from the seeds inside the hips (fruit) of wild rose bushes, often Rosa canina or Rosa rubiginosa.
- Feel
- Light, dry oil that absorbs quickly with a soft finish.
Found inRose Face Wash Cream, Rosehip Face Oil, Wrinkle Reducing Ultra Peptide Intensive Face Serum, Wrinkle Reducing Ultra Peptide Intensive Night Cream
Sea buckthorn oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil / Seed Oil
A vivid orange berry oil rich in carotenoids and omega fatty acids for a nourished, comfortable feel.
- Origin
- Extracted from the berries (pulp oil) or seeds (seed oil) of Hippophae rhamnoides, a hardy shrub of Europe and Asia.
- Feel
- Rich, deeply orange oil that sinks in slowly and can leave a warm tint.
- Good to know
- Carotenoid oil can temporarily tint skin, fabric and white surfaces orange; patch test. Confirm whether supply is pulp, seed or blended oil.
Found inSea Buckthorn Face Oil
Shea butter
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich, melt-on-contact African butter that leaves skin soft, cushioned and comfortable.
- Origin
- Extracted from the nuts of the African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) across the West and East African savanna belt.
- Feel
- Rich, creamy and solid at room temperature, melts on skin, noticeable but soft.
- Good to know
- Derived from a nut, though not classed with major tree-nut allergens by most authorities; people with nut allergies should patch test.
Found inRose Face Wash Cream, Detox Gel now with Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
Plant-derived squalane
Squalane
A weightless, skin-identical emollient oil that leaves skin silky-soft without feeling oily.
- Origin
- Hydrogenated squalene made from plant sources - olives or sugarcane fermentation - rather than shark liver.
- Feel
- Very light, silky, weightless, quick-absorbing with a smooth slip.
Found inSqualane Face Oil
Sunflower seed oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
A light, smooth, linoleic-rich seed oil that leaves skin soft and comfortable.
- Origin
- Pressed from the seeds of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus), grown worldwide and domesticated in North America.
- Feel
- Light, smooth oil that spreads easily and absorbs at a moderate pace.
- Good to know
- Rare in people with Asteraceae (daisy family) allergy; refined oil contains little protein but patch test if sensitive.
Found inFragrance Roller Oils, Hydrating Hand Cream with Kalahari Oil - 16 fl. oz., Hawaiian Black Lava Body Caviar Body Scrub with Charcoal, Rejuvenating Body Cream with Kalahari Oil -16 fl. oz.
Tamanu oil
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
A rich Polynesian nut oil prized for its deeply conditioning feel on dry, weathered skin.
- Origin
- Pressed from the nuts of the tamanu tree, native to coastal Polynesia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean islands.
- Feel
- Thick, rich, deep green-brown oil with a strong nutty scent; sinks in slowly.
- Good to know
- Nut-derived; people with tree-nut or peanut allergy should avoid or patch test. Strong scent; cold-pressed unrefined oil is dark.
Found inThe Royal Kalahari Face Serum, The Royal Kalahari Under Eye and Lip Serum Roller Oil
