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Sea buckthorn fruit oil is an intensely orange botanical oil rich in carotenoids and palmitoleic acid, also known as omega-7. Because of its strong colour and rich sensory profile, it is usually used at relatively low levels in facial oils, balms, creams and body-care products.

You do not need complicated formulas to start making cosmetics at home. With a few basic oils, butters, waxes, clays and bath ingredients, you can create lip balm, lip gloss, bath truffles, scrub bars, whipped body butter and other simple products.

Unrefined cocoa butter is a rich plant-derived emollient with a characteristic natural cocoa aroma. It helps soften the skin, reduce moisture loss and works especially well in balms, body butters and other anhydrous formulations.

A handmade gift feels especially personal. With a few basic ingredients, you can create melt-and-pour soap, scented candles, bath salts, scrubs, lip balms and other customised gifts.