Vegetable oils and butters
Rich vegetable oils and natural butters that form the foundation of many Loca Natura formulas.
They are selected for their texture, fatty-acid profile and the soft, cared-for feel they bring to the skin and hair.
Natural lipids that envelop and care for the skin
Vegetable oils are rich in fatty acids, lipids and natural antioxidant compounds.
Butters provide a rich texture and help create protective and nourishing formulas.
Each oil is selected according to its absorption, skin feel and the purpose of the final product.
Almond oil
Almond oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E and has a soft, pleasant texture.
It is used in face, body and hair products, leaving the skin feeling softer and cared for.
It is especially suitable for dry, sensitive skin and stressed hair ends.
Coconut butter
Coconut butter is rich in fatty acids and provides a rich, softening texture.
It is used in balms, body creams and hair products, offering softness and shine.
Its characteristic coconut aroma gives formulas a warm and summery feel.
Shea butter
Shea butter is rich in fatty acids and natural unsaponifiable compounds.
It creates a rich, protective texture, helping dry skin retain moisture and suppleness.
It is used in creams, balms, lip products and hair care.
St John’s wort oil
St John’s wort oil is an infusion of the herb in a vegetable oil and has a distinctive red colour.
It is traditionally used in massage products and in formulas for dry or stressed areas of the body.
It provides a softening, caring feel and is included in body-care formulas.
Apricot kernel oil
Apricot kernel oil is rich in oleic and linoleic acids and has a fine, lightweight texture.
It is absorbed relatively quickly and leaves the skin soft without a heavy, greasy feel.
It is often used in face, eye-area and mature-skin products.
Olive oil
Olive oil is rich in oleic acid, squalene, polyphenols and vitamin E.
It provides rich emollient care and helps maintain softness and suppleness.
It is a key ingredient in soaps, balms and body products.
Nature offers, drop by drop, what a balanced formula needs.
We select vegetable oils and butters that bring texture, softness and character to Loca Natura’s handmade creations.
Hemp seed oil
Hemp seed oil contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, phytosterols and vitamin E.
It has a lightweight texture and is used for sensitive, dry and combination skin.
It helps maintain the skin’s natural balance and softness.
Carrot oil
Carrot oil contains natural carotenoids that give it its characteristic orange colour.
It is used in body and face formulas for dull and dry skin.
It provides a rich, cared-for feel and is always used in a controlled amount.
Castor oil
Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid and has a particularly thick texture.
It is used in products for eyebrows, eyelashes, hair and dry areas.
It provides a softening, protective feel and helps retain moisture.
Pumpkin seed oil
Pumpkin seed oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols and tocopherols.
It is used in products for dry, mature and stressed skin.
It provides a softening feel and helps maintain the skin’s natural lipid barrier.
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is rich in oleic acid, phytosterols and vitamins A and E.
It has a rich texture and is used in formulas for dry, mature and delicate skin.
It is also suitable for dry and stressed hair.
Aloe vera oil
Aloe vera oil is usually an infusion of aloe components in a vegetable carrier oil.
It provides a softening, hydrating and soothing feel.
It is used in products for dry, sensitive and exposed skin.
Yarrow oil
Yarrow oil is a botanical infusion with a gentle herbal character.
It is used in body and face products for dry, sensitive and mature skin.
It provides a soft, nourishing and cared-for feel.
Calendula oil
Calendula oil is an infusion of calendula flowers in a vegetable oil.
It is widely used in products for dry, sensitive and easily irritated skin.
It provides a gentle, softening and soothing sensation.
Every vegetable oil has its own texture and its own story.
We combine lightweight and rich oils so that every product glides beautifully and leaves the skin feeling cared for.
Coffee oil
Coffee oil contains fatty acids, phytosterols, squalene and tocopherols.
It is used in face and body products, offering a rich and invigorating feel.
Its characteristic coffee aroma gives formulas a warm and distinctive character.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid and has a rich, emollient texture.
It is used in body products, soaps and hair care.
It helps dry hair and skin maintain a soft and radiant appearance.
Watermelon seed oil
Watermelon seed oil is rich in linoleic and oleic acids, vitamin E and phytosterols.
It has a lightweight texture and absorbs without leaving a heavy, greasy feel.
It is used in face, body and hair-care products.
Ivy oil
Ivy oil is a botanical extract mainly used in massage and body-care products.
It offers a toning sensation and is often used in formulas for the thighs and hips.
Its application is usually combined with gentle massage.
Macadamia oil
Macadamia oil is rich in palmitoleic acid, phytosterols, squalene and vitamin E.
It has a silky texture and is used for dry, sensitive and mature skin.
It is also particularly suitable for dry and stressed hair.
Forest fruit oil
Forest fruit oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols and botanical antioxidant compounds.
It is used in products for dull, combination and oily skin.
It provides softening care and helps maintain the skin’s natural balance.
Jojoba oil
Jojoba is a liquid plant wax with a composition similar to the skin’s natural lipids.
It absorbs easily and is suitable for all skin types.
It is used in face, hair and lip-care products.
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is rich in alpha-linolenic acid, as well as linoleic and oleic acids.
It is used in products for dry, mature and sensitive skin.
It offers softening care and helps retain moisture.
Rosehip oil
Rosehip oil is rich in linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid and carotenoids.
It is used in products for mature, dry and dull-looking skin.
It has a lightweight texture and offers a softer, more radiant appearance.
Grapeseed oil
Grapeseed oil is rich in linoleic acid and vitamin E.
It has a fine texture and is often used for oily and combination skin.
It is also suitable for hair and scalp-care products.
Sesame oil
Sesame oil is rich in oleic and linoleic acids, sesamin and vitamin E.
It provides rich emollient care and helps maintain the skin’s moisture.
It is used in body, massage and hair-care products.
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