Cosmetic oils at a glance

The table below gives a brief overview of the cosmetic oils available. Please click on each oil for further information or use our product search to find a suitable oil for your needs by searching either by application or by the required property.

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Seatons Apricot Kernel Oil	Moisturising and rich in vitamins A and E, apricot kernel oil is ideal for mature, dry and sensitive skin products.
Seatons Amaranth Oil	Amaranth oil produces a positive moisturising and smoothing effect on the skin and is recommended for daily skin care of the whole body especially the face, neck, hands and feet.
Seatons Arachis Oil	Also known as peanut oil, arachis oil can be used in sunscreen and aftersun preparations.
Seatons Arnica Oil	An infused healing oil which is beneficial to acne, bruises, muscle aches and wound healing.
Seatons Argan Oil	An oil containing vitamin E, linoleic acid and natural tocopherols thus having nourishing and anti-ageing properties.
Seatons Avocado Oil	Rich and fast penetrating, avocado oil is highly moisturising for dry skin and can improve skin elasticity.
Seatons Babassu Oil	With a melting point close to skin temperature, babassu oil imparts softness and lustre when applied to skin.
Seatons Baobab Oil	Baobab oil is moisturising, ideal for skincare creams, shampoos and exotic bath oils.
Seatons Bilberry Oil	Bilberry seed oil is light and absorbs quickly into the skin. Like other berry seed oils, with its free radical scavenging properties, bilberry seed oil is particularly suited for use in facial serums, lip balms, and eye creams.
Seatons Black Seed Oil	An oil which has properties to help heal skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dry skin.
Seatons Blackberry Seed Oil	Rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids and vitamin C, this oil can help improve blemished, damaged and maturing skin.
Seatons Blackcurrant Seed Oil	Blackcurrent seed oil is a valuable nutritional oil containing a balanced profile of essential fatty acids which when used topically can promote healthier looking skin.
Seatons Blueberry Seed Oil	An light oil rich in essential fatty acids and natural antioxidants which absorbs quickly into skin
Seatons Borage Oil	Containing a minimum of 18% GLA, borage oil can be used to nourish and moisturise dry and problem skin.
Seatons Broccoli Seed Oil	Broccoli seed oil can be used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products where high sheen and luster are desired.
Seatons Brazil Nut Oil	Brazil nut oil is light in both texture and aroma, yet it is extremely nourishing and moisturising. It contains a high amount of selenium, a powerful antioxidant, making brazil nut oil excellent for inclusion into skin care products.
Seatons Calendula Oil	With antiseptic and healing properties, calendula oil is ideal for use in preparations for minor burns and skin inflammation.
Seatons Camelina Oil	An oil with good spreading and lubricity properties and helps improve elasticity to skin. Rich in fatty acids and is smoothing and moisturising to dry skin.
Seatons Camellia Seed Oil	A nourishing, squalene containing oil that can help the skins natrual emollient system and help prevent premature ageing.
Seatons Castor Oil	Castor oil is an excellent emollient, ideal for use in lipsticks, zinc and castor oil creams, and clear soaps.
Seatons Chai Seed Oil	Chia seed oil is one of nature’s richest vegetarian source of Omega 3 fatty acids and can be used in lip balms, face serums, hair conditioners, eye creams and more.
Seatons Cherry Kernel Oil	A light, moisturising oil rich in vitamins, natural antioxidants and also containing eleostearic acid which acts as a uv absorber.
Seatons Cocoa Butter	A relatively hard butter which softens at body temperature and adds a thick, rich and creamy consistency to creams, lotions and soaps.
Seatons Coconut Oil	Coconut oil, a solid at room temperature is a moisturising oil for skincare creams, shampoos and exotic bath oils.
Seatons Cottonseed Oil	An oil rich in vitamin E which helps protect against UV rays and helps reduce inflammation.
Seatons Cranberry Oil	An emollient oil, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E which can help condition skin and help reduce ageing effects.
Seatons Cucumber Oil	A very light and easily absorbed oil containing four main fatty acids, natural tocopherols, phytosterols and a variety of minerals including potassium.
Seatons Evening Primrose Oil	Rich in GLA, evening primrose oil can be added to cosmetic formulations as a skin nutrient and moisturiser.
Seatons Grapefruit Oil	Rich in palmitic, oleic and linoleic acids, this citrus oil has softening and moisturising properties.
Seatons Grapeseed Oil	Grapeseed oil is an excellent massage base oil as it is easily absorbed, has a light texture and imparts a silky feel to the skin.
Seatons Hazelnut Oil	Hazelnut oil is an easily absorbed, lubricating oil which is rich in vitamins and oleic acid. It is nourishing and revitalising to all skin types. An excellent bath and massage base oil.
Seatons Hempseed Oil	Rich in essential fatty acids, hempseed oil is moisturising, penetrating and a valuable addition to skincare products.
Seatons Illipe Butter	An hard exotic butter which melts at skin temperature and moisturises and softens dry skin. Also excellent in lipstick and bar soap formulations.
Seatons Inca Inchi oil	Inca Inchi oil reinforces and restores barrier function, reduces trans epidermal water loss (TEWL) and softens the epidermis making ideally suited to skin and lip creams and lotions.
Seatons Jojoba Oil	With a chemical composition close to skin's sebum, jojoba oil can be used in hair and skin care preparations.
Seatons Kokum Butter	A very white, smooth butter which melts at skin temperature making it ideal for lipsticks and balms. It also helps regenerate skin and helps retain skin elasticity and flexability.
Seatons Lemon Seed Oil	A moisturising oil with a balanced fatty acid profile produced from the cold pressing of lemon seeds.
Seatons Lime Seed Oil	Rich in essential fatty acids, lime seed oil gives emollient and protective properties to skin care products.
Seatons Linseed Oil	Rich in ALA, this oil is nourishing to the skin and helps smooth, soften and heal.
Seatons Kukui Nut Oil	Rich in essential fatty acids and easily absorbed by the skin, this oil softens, soothes, moisturises and helps renew dry, mature, sunburnt and problem skin.
Seatons Macadamia Oil	Macadamia oil is a highly emollient oil with anti-ageing properties that promote skin smoothness and suppleness.
Seatons Maize Oil	Maize oil applications include a wide range of cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations, as an oleaginous vehicle.
Seatons Mango Butter	Mango butter melts at skin temperature, is highly moisturising, has good lubricity and is a great source of essential fatty acids.
Seatons Meadowfoam Oil	A very stable oil which offers good emolliency without being overly greasy, is absorbed quickly and gives an excellent skin feel.
Seatons Melon Seed Oil	A light, non-sticky oil that is easily absorbed into skin making it ideal for baby and facial skincare formulations.
Seatons Milk Thistle Oil	Milk thistle oil has good spreading properties, a high polarity and contains a substantial amount of phytosterols.
Seatons Moldavian Dragonhead Oil	Moldavian dragonhead oil effectively nourishes the skin and provides strong antioxidant effects due to the high proportion of alphalinolenic acid.
Seatons Moringa Oil	Moringa oil is rich in oleic acid with excellent moisturising, cleansing and nourishing properties. Ideal for use in skincare, haircare, soap and massage products.
Seatons Olive Oil	Olive oil is a gentle oil, rich in oleic acid which can be used in formulations for all skin types. An excellent skin softener.
Seatons Orange Seed Oil	An oil rich in palmitic, oleic and linoleic fatty acids which is pressed from the seeds of oranges.
Seatons Palm Oil	A semi-solid at room temperature which saponifies very easily making it ideal for soap production. Also rich in vitamin A.
Seatons Papaya Seed Oil	Rich in omega 6 and omega 9 essential fatty acids, papaya seed oil can be used to moisturise and nourish skin.
Seatons Passion Seed Oil	Rich in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and a light texture, this oil is has a number of desirable properties including anti-inflammatory, soothing and relaxant.
Seatons Peach Kernel Oil	Peach kernel oils is very light, penetrating and contains vitamin E. Excellent for facial oils, creams and lotions.
Seatons Plum Oil	Plum oil has a pleasant almond-like aroma, is rich in oleic acid and vitamin A and imparts a silky feel to skin.
Seatons Pomegranate Seed Oil	A moisturising and nourishing oil containing over 60% punicic acid which gives the oil anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties.
Seatons Poppy Seed Oil	An oil high in linoleic and oleic acids with excellent hair and skin moisturising properties.
Seatons Pumpkins Seed Oil	Rich is vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants, this oil has emollient properties and can help restore skin tissue thus helping heal wounds, sores and damaged skin.
Seatons Rapeseed Oil	Rapeseed oil is a moisturising and cost effective oil, suitable for use in bath oils and suncare products.
Seatons Red Raspberry Seed Oil	A moisturising oil that also acts as an emollient, lubricant and conditioner. It containins high levels of omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids and vitamin E making it nourishing for skin.
Seatons Rice Bran Oil	Rich in gamma oryzonal, rice bran oil is an excellent moisturiser, giving soothing protection to skin.
Seatons Rosehip Oil	Its skin healing, regenerating and rejuvenating properties make rosehip oil ideal for use in products for problem or ageing skin.
Seatons Safflower Oil	Excellent skin penetration properties make safflower oil an effective moisturising agent. It is also rich in linoleic acid.
Seatons Seabuckthorn Oil	An oil rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants giving excellent anti-ageing, regenerative and anti inflammatory properties.
Seatons Sesame Oil	Sesame oil is an excellent emollient and skin softener that can be used in moisturising creams and massage preparations.
Seatons Shea Nut Butter	Skin soothing and replenishing, shea nut butter offers protection to dry, cracked skin. It can also be used in soaps.
Seatons Soyabean Oil	Soyabean oil is a good base oil for skin and hair care products, giving moisturising and smoothing properties at a cost effective price.
Seatons Strawberry Seed Oil	Strawberry seed oil absorbs well into skin and will moisturise, protect and nourish skin and hair.
Seatons Sunflower Oil	Sunflower oil is a cost effective emollient oil, suitable for massage base oils and face and body products.
Seatons Sweet Almond Oil	Sweet almond oil is widely used as a skin conditioning agent due to its penetrating, smoothing and softening properties.
Seatons Wheat Germ Oil	Wheat germ oil has high level of vitamin E, ideal for incorporation into vitamin E creams, which improve the complexion of the skin.