Soya Oil
Description
Soya Oil has long been recognised for a range of skincare benefits. Vitamin rich Soya Oil has a small molecular structure, enabling it to be easily absorbed deep into the epidermis, the top layer of your skin. This makes it an effective moisturiser and a popular choice for a base oil for massage.
Soya Oil consists of around 53% Linoleic Acid and around 24% Oleic Acid. These Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids are essential for your skin to remain healthy and rejuvenated. It also contains Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, which can help protect against the damage caused by free radicals in the skin. This makes Soya Oil a great choice for skincare, particularly for those with mature skin.
This super light oil is also beneficial for your hair. Its ultra moisturising and soothing and can help fight the frizz, leaving your hair silky, shiny and conditioned.
All vegetable oils and fats are 100% fat and are generally high in calories (on average about 120 calories per tablespoon). Vegetable oils are often used in food preparation for salad dressings, cooking, frying, baking, sauces and marinades. As a general guide, virgin and unrefined oils have more of the oil’s natural flavour and lend themselves well for use in cold dishes. Refined oils generally have longer shelf lives and may have a higher smoke point and therefore be better for high heat cooking, but this varies depending on the type of oil. Each oil has its own distinct flavour and nutrient and Fatty Acid composition, so each oil may be used for different purposes depending on your need.
Certified cruelty free and vegan friendly.
How to Use
Skincare
Use on its own as a moisturiser or can be blended to make your own balms, lotions and serums. Can be used as a gentle and effective cleanser and make-up remover.
Massage
Makes an excellent alternative to Sweet Almond or Grapeseed Oil for massage. Use on its own or blend with your favourite essential oil for added benefits. We recommend Marjoram (#127), Lavender (#102) and Sweet Orange (#105) for a super calming and relaxing blend. Dilute at a ratio of 1ml (20 drops) of essential oil to 100ml of carrier oil.
Haircare
Combat dry, frizzy hair, with a hot oil Soya hair mask. Warm a couple of tablespoons of Soya in the microwave, taking care not to get it too hot. Massage into scalp and hair and leave for half an hour, then wash as normal. Your hair will thank you for it! Why not add a couple of drops of Rosemary Oil (#108) for a stimulating boost? Top tip – lather up your shampoo on slightly damp hair to emulsify the oil before adding more water. This will help it to rinse out easier.
As with any new product always conduct a patch test before first use.
Food Use
Spruce up your dishes by adding some oil to your cuisine. This versatile oil can be used in salad dressings, smoothies, pasta dishes, a dip for bread, drizzled over grilled fish or meat, roasted vegetables and many more. It adds flavour and richness.