All About Mink Oil!
Mink oil comes from a thick fatty layer lying just under the skin of minks. It's light gold in color with a slight, musky, fragrance.
Mink oil has superior absorption and nurturing properties, more than any other oil on the market today! It penetrates skin deeply and quickly without clogging pores. It has no sticky, greasy or oily residue. Its high ratio of unsaturated triglycerides enables superior spreading capabilities. It lubricates skin, trapping moisture from the lower cell layers. It re-hydrates skin, with a light barrier, preventing evaporation of moisture throughout a day.
It contains a special ratio of glycerides, not available in any
other oils on the market. These glycerides allow superior softness,
smoothness and moisture retaining properties. Researchers know
that the refined oil of minks is very similar to human body oils. It's a valuable, natural, supplement in commercial and homemade skin care products.
It’s best known for its ability to preserve leather and waterproof, but it's used other ways. It's in several medicinal and cosmetic products. Cosmetics stay fresher for a longer period of time than cosmetics made with other oils. Some products include: soaps, lotions, creams and shampoos. Find it in pet shampoos, too! It benefits people and pets!
BENEFITS FOR SKIN
-- Moisturize
-- Condition
-- Even Skin Tone
-- Soothe & Protect
-- Soften & Smooth
-- Prevent & Reduce Fine Lines & Wrinkles
It's beneficial for the following skin types: dry, scaly, itchy, flaky, oily, acne, chapped, fine lines, wrinkles, dermatitis, mild burns, heat rash, stretch marks, scars, psoriasis, eczema, calluses and liver spots.
BENEFITS HAIR & SCALP
-- Condition
-- Moisturize
-- Add Sheen
-- Add Softness
-- Add Silkiness
-- Get Rid of Dandruff
-- Prevent Split Ends & Breakage
Benefits Hair Types: dull, dry, frizzy, brittle
Benefits Scalp Conditions: itchy, dry, flaky, dandruff
BENEFITS FOR PETS: (Hair & Skin)
-- Moisturize
-- Soften Coat
-- Condition Coat
-- Natural Insect Repellant
Soothe dry flaky skin or dry itchy skin. Soothe insect bites. It helps provides a beautiful, healthy, vibrant coat. As a natural insect repellant, combine 67% water, 30% mink oil and 3% Citronella oil.
BENEFITS AS A PRESERVATIVE
Adds flexibility to leather and vinyl. Helps to waterproof. Use on boots, shoes, balls, baseball mitts, etc...
SOAP MAKING INFORMATION
When making homemade
soap, the bars are silky smooth. It's best to only use it
up to 1.5% of your total oils in your soap making
recipes. You can use more but it will decrease the lather in your bar.
You can use it up to a 5% ratio, but no more.
Add Coconut oil and Palm
oils for nice, bubbly, lather. Use it with Castor oil to counteract
some of its effects. Look for 100% pure oil. It can be
expensive! You may want to purchase it in bulk to cut costs. Add an essential oil of choice.
SHELF LIFE & STORING: It last approximately 5
years, unopened and 2 years, when opened. Store in cool, dry, location.
Keep away from heat.
SAPONIFICATION: .140
.135 - Mild bar of soap with 5% superfat ratio
HOMEMADE SOAP RECIPE:
(For a 50 oz. oil recipe)
(Makes 25 bars at 2.75 oz. size)
1 oz. ..... Mink Oil
7 oz. ..... Castor Oil
10 oz. ..... Avocado Oil
12 oz. ..... Coconut Oil
10 oz. ..... Olive Oil
10 oz. ..... Palm Oil
19 fluid oz. .. Goat Milk (frozen or slightly thawed, in small chunks)
2 oz. ..... Essential Oil
Between 6.77 to 6.99 oz. ..... Lye
SOAP MOLDS: 12" x 11" with 1" deep inside
OR
Log Mold: 12" x 3.5" with 3" deep inside.
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