Extract or oil?
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free skin care · Fri Nov 06, 2009 2:51 pm

Which is better to use in DIY recipes - extracts or oils?

free skin care · Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:13 pm

I have another question dealing with oils. If an oil smells "oily", for lack of a better word, does that mean it's no longer good? I just bought some kiwi oil and cranberry seed oil and they sort of smell.

free skin care · Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:14 am

I could be wrong (hopefully Kassy will see this) but each would have a different purpose in a DIY formula; I don't think it is an either or.

I have no clue about the smelly oils...

free skin care · Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:37 am

Thanks, Alley. I had noticed that Kassy uses some extracts. I've also seen extracts as ingredients in skincare products which led me to wonder if they're preferred over the oils, if you can find them.

free skin care · Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:58 am

I came across some what I think is interesting information in a book on Google entitled "Natural extracts using supercritical carbon dioxide." It says when supercritical CO2 is used as the extractant, there are many benefits over conventional processes such as:

Much reduced pesticides and toxic residue

Better shelf life

Excellent blending characteristics

Bears closest resemblance to original materials in terms of smell and taste

I believe I will be buying CO2 extracts from here on out if I can find them.

If you're interested in the book, here's the link: http://books.google.com/books?id=1mSCl4Hd5dwC&lpg=PP1&ots=D34XDDQkCX&dq=co2%20extract%20and%20oil&pg=PA144#v=onepage&q=co2%20extract%20and%20oil&f=false

Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:53 pm

Thanks for sharing that link. It was very helpful.

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