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Sep 12
2009
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By: Aimee A. Tabilon
This carrier oil is actually a liquid wax which closely resembles the sebum of the skin and is pronounced as "ho-ho-ba". It has almost the same properties as the oil which is derived from the sperm whale. It is yellow in color and has a light, pleasant, sweet and nutty scent, but not as sweet as the nut oils.
It is regarded as adaptogenic because it balances sebum release in the skin. Of all carrier oils, it is the one that suits ALL skin types. It is light, silky, and absorbs well. It acts as an emulsifier with the skin's natural sebum, gently unclogs the pores, and is highly penetrative.
