Synegy Skin Care Blog

By: Aimee A. Tabilon

Castile soap, otherwise known as vegetable soap, is a kind of soap which is made from vegetable oil. Some people consider it as exclusively made from olive oil. But because a lot of variants of castile soap are already available in the market nowadays, others consider it as a kind of soap which contains at least some olive oil combined with other vegetable oil, without any amount of animal fats. The ratio of oils used by Synergy Skincare in their Castile bar is 95% extra virgin olive oil and 5% Castor oil.

By: Aimee A. Tabilon

Sesame Seed oil is a good source of vitamins E and B complex and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It also contains protein and lecithin. It is light yellow in color. It has a very distinct sweet, nutty aroma and has the tendency to overpower other scents. It does not stain sheets.

It has been used to lighten blemishes and is an excellent emollient. It also prevents the skin from tanning, but should not be used as a sunscreen preparation. Since it is a thick oil, it is best mixed with another carrier oil such as Almond or Grapeseed in for ease of use.

It is considered to be a natural moisturizer. It can also good for eczema, psoriasis, and mature skin because of its moisturizing and natural anti-inflammatory properties. It absorbs readily without the greasy feeling.

It promotes healing, prevents drying, and is said to have a natural sunscreen effect of SPF4. It is soothing, softening, and smoothing to the skin. Individuals with dry skin can benefit most from this oil.

In massage, this carrier oil makes up 10 percent of the carrier mixture. It is a good choice to include when preparing a carrier oil blend because of its moisturizing, nourishing, softening, smoothing, and soothing properties.

By: Aimee A. Tabilon

Peach Kernel oil is extracted from the kernel or "pit" of the peach tree. It has very similar properties with apricot, sweet almond or grape seed oil. This is odorless, light, non-greasy, and readily absorbed by the skin.

It is valued in the cosmetic industry because of its excellent moisturizing property. It contains as much as 42 percent fatty acids that nourish the skin, and has Vitamins A and E as well.

By: Aimee A. Tabilon

Extracted from the kernels of apricots, this is one of the valuable carrier oils used in massage. It is similar to Sweet Almond oil. It is slightly viscous which makes it easy to apply, and is somewhat oily. The aroma of this oil is moderately strong, similar to marzipan. It is pale yellow in color.

Because of its moisturizing, nourishing, and revitalizing property, it is beneficial for dry and delicate skin. It also soothes inflammation. It can relieve itching caused by eczema. It can even slows down aging process.