Safflower Oil - Soap Making Oil, Homemade Skin Care and More!
Safflower oil is extracted from the seeds of a, thistle-like, annual with bright yellow, orange or red flowers, called a safflower. This plant thrives in dry climates and is susceptible to frost. Safflower oil contains some healthful benefits. It's nutritionally similar to sunflower oil, colorless, flavorless having a very light texture. The methods of extraction are very different and are important to understand. Two methods for extracting this oil are chemical and mechanical.
In the chemical process, chemicals are added into the oil in order to refine it. This process eliminates essential nutrients in the oil and contaminates it with some harmful chemicals. This can cause negative effects on the body, when consumed. During the mechanical process there are no chemicals injected into the oil. Instead, the oil is cold expeller pressed. This method is much better than the chemical process, since the natural ingredients are retained in the oil. Safflower oil has a high source of polyunsaturated fats, omega 6 fatty acids and vitamin E!
How is it beneficial for the body? Strengthens cell membranes, eliminates excess body fat, reduces cholesterol, strengthens immune system, aids in the reduction of blood sugar levels, helps maintain regular menstrual cycles, contains benefits of vitamin E, promotes hair growth, absorbs, easily, into the skin and scalp. It soothes, moisturizes and restructures skin. It's helpful for: bruises, minor irritations, acne, dry skin, chapped skin, cracked skin, acne, acne scars, wrinkles and fine lines. It's used for food production, as cooking oil. It is found in salad dressings, margarines and other foods. It's used in cosmetics, commercial and homemade skin care products including: soaps, lotions, creams, bath oils, lip balms and more! It's, even, used for massages!
MAKING HOMEMADE SOAP:Safflower oil is an excellent mild, moisturizing agent with skin softening and conditioning properties. It's wonderful for making homemade soap! It should be used in combination with other soap making oils, such as coconut or palm oil. Use as a portion at approximately 5% to 15% in your homemade soap recipes. There is no need to use a high percentage of this soap making oil in your homemade soap recipes.
This natural soap making oil has a short shelf life. It can last three months after opening and possibly two years if unopened. It can become rancid quickly. To extend its shelf life consider: mixing it with another carrier oil with good antioxidants benefits, storing it in a cool and dry location, (out of direct sunlight), and refrigerate after opening. Soap makers, the saponification values, converted to ounces, are: NaOH .135 oz. and KOH: .190 oz. Learn how to make soap with Spencer's Farm DVD! “Making Goat Milk Soap With Spencer’s Farm”. Here's, easy, soap making instructions and resources all packed together with an abundance of information! It's so convenient! BONUS! Receive a starter soap making kit, at a reduced price, with the purchase of this DVD package!
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