All About Banana Oil!
Banana oil is made naturally from the banana plant and synthetically. This plant is a large herbaceous flowering plant with spiral shaped leaves. It's main stem can grow, approximately, twenty feet tall. It's often mistaken for a tree but has no woody parts. It thrives in hot and sunny conditions, though afternoon shade is welcome. The large leaves can tear, easily, in high winds. Bunches of bananas are produced in large hanging clusters. The banana peel is the outer protective layer of the inner edible portion.
Banana oil is a colorless liquid compound, (ester), formed from isoamyl alcohol and acetic acid. It's chemical compound name is isoamyl acetate or isopentyl acetate. The natural version has a rich, sweet, fruity fragrance. The synthetic version has a lighter scent. Whether natural or synthetic, it's used a variety of ways: soaps, lotions, creams, candles, paints, potpourri, massages, shampoos, conditioners, food flavorings, perfumes, to soften leather, making rayon fabric, making penicillin and aromatherapy benefits. 
The synthetic version of banana oil is a more affordable for making homemade soap. Using the natural version in your homemade soap recipes, will be more costly. A little goes a long way, so don't over use. Are you looking for a specialty oil or
soap making oil?
Spencer's Farm has soap making supplies for purchase.
Spencer's Farm uses banana oil for making homemade lip balm. This homemade lip balm has a hint of fresh, sweet, banana flavor. It soothes dry, chapped and cracked lips. "Monkey Lips" is very popular!
SKIN CARE: Anti-aging, Anti-bacterial,Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Detoxify Bananas have a variety of skin care benefits. Rubbing the inside of the peel on skin can aid a variety of skin conditions. Get rid of blackheads. The anti-bacterial property and high potassium content makes them ideal for treating acne prone skin. The spread of bacteria in skin cells is diminished allowing pimples or blemishes to heal at a faster rate, so you can have acne relief. They have antioxidants benefits and minerals soothing for psoriasis and eczema. Their anti-aging properties help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while preventing reformation. Their anti-inflammatory properties are soothing for dry itchy skin, such as poison ivy. They help detoxify the body, increase skin circulation, boost collagen levels and have benefits of vitamin C. Discover a youthful, fresh looking, smoother, glowing appearance with the help of bananas.
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