PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Having expanded the team at Hampshire Commodities we are now pleased to offer products and expertise to the personal care and cosmetics industry.
With our already strong position as the UK’s largest importer of castor, linseed and tung (wood oil), we have then added to the portfolio in order to offer customers the best quality carrier oils.
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Castor Oil
Grown, harvested and crushed in India castor oil has been cultivated for over 6000 years. Traditionally used to soothe wounds and sores castor oil has uses in its form as oil for hair conditioners, soaps, body lotions and nail polish. In other forms such as castor wax it is used in lipsticks, lip balm and lip liners.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Coconut Oil
The current all-round super oil, this can be used in cooking your food and thereafter moisturising your hands after washing up! With a range of applications across the whole personal care industry this lovely oil can be offered as refined or extra virgin.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Rapeseed Oil
High in oleic acid this is usually associated with cooking. It can be an excellent cost effective option for personal care, acting as an effective carrier for stronger essential oils this is often found in soaps, skin care and sun care products.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Soyabean Oil
A good source of vitamin E soyabean oil is one of the few things that contain all 22 amino acids needed for good health. A cost effective oil for use in manufacturing soaps, shampoo and bath oil. It is said to be good for ageing skin as it acts as a dermoprotector.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Sweet Almond Oil
One of the most common and well known personal care oils there are very few personal care items that do not contain this oil. An excellent emollient it is effective on dry skin, relieves itching from skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Olive Oil
With properties of being calming, demulcent and an emollient it has uses in products for burns, bruises, insect bites and relieving of itching/dry skin. Its properties make it useful in soaps, hair colourants, lipsticks and anti-wrinkle products.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Avocado Oil
Often found in lipsticks, face masks and washes, shampoos and conditioners. A superb emollient, moisturiser, softener and great for dry and inflamed skin. A classic base for massage oils.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Apricot Oil
Often used as an alternative to sweet almond oil this is famed for its softening action on skin and is used in soaps and creams for this reason.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Chia Oil
A very light oil on the skin it is absorbed quickly without leaving an oily feeling. It has anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. Ideal for use in skin creams and moisturisers. Contains natural antioxidants to maintain healthy skin.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Hazelnut Oil
A natural source of vitamin E it is a light oil which is quickly absorbed into the skin and stimulates circulation. A good choice of oil for products targeted at oily skin and often used in sun lotions and creams.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Macadamia Oil
With high levels of palmitoleic acid this oil is the closest match to human sebum found in nature. Due to this, it has a regenerating effect on the skin so ideal for use in anti-ageing products. Also used in massage oils, shampoos and deep conditioning hair treatments.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Palm Kernel Oil
More usually associated with food this oil can also be used in the production of soap, detergent and candles.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Rice Bran Oil
A good all round oil suitable for all skin types. Used in sunscreen products and has an additional bonus of being resistant to oxidation.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Sacha Inchi Oil
With its balance of fatty acids this oil is ideal for regenerative anti-aging products. It is able to penetrate deep into the skin making it soft and supple. Also suited to products for sensitive skin this oil is an ideal addition to creams and lotions.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Safflower oil
With its red/orange flowers safflower has a traditional use as a dye, often used to mimic saffron. In cosmetics the oil is used in blushers, creams, lotions and hair conditioners due to its softening properties.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Sunflower Oil
A lightly coloured and almost odourless oil this is a good carrier for essential oils to create massage oils. It is also used in lotions and creams for its softening and moisturising properties.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Walnut Oil
A good emollient and itch reliever. Used in treating superficial burns and sunburn. Uses in creams, lotions, shampoo and shower gels.
A full range of pack sizes available.
Shea Butter
A natural anti-inflammatory it is excellent for dry, irritated skin. It helps with cell regeneration and is often used in lip care products, hand creams and baby care products.
25kg box