About Forest Essentials Cold-pressed Base Oils
The tradition of Abhyanga - a full body oil massage, began in India over 2000 years ago, as a principle component of the system of Ayurvedic self-care. An integral part of our ancestor’s daily rituals as well as habitual practice at Indian homes today, a massage is an expression of self-love. From infancy, teenage, young motherhood to old age; the nourishing oil massage features at each stage of life in India.
What are Cold-pressed Oils?
In ancient times, and perhaps up till 50 years ago, cold-pressing was the traditional and popularly used method of extracting oil from seeds, nuts, and fruits. Cold-pressed oil is obtained from the first press of the ingredient, without external application of heat. This process allows the potent nutrients present in the oil to remain intact.
However, today, most manufacturers employ methods of oil extraction which involve applying heat at different stages, right from the crushing of ingredients to the final stage of oil extraction. This process, although it consumes less time and yields a high quantity of oil at a time to keep prices down, causes the oil to lose its essential nutritive value.
At Forest Essentials, we use the traditional form of cold-pressing, by hand, to prepare an assortment of head and body massage oils, in our factories - where we source pure, fresh and organic fruits and seeds for oil. Although the cold-press preparation of oils consumes time, it is labor-intensive, yields small batches, and thereby is expensive; the result is oils that are far superior in quality and efficacy, to their hot-pressed counterparts.
Based on ancient recipes documented in the Vedas, our Organic Virgin Coconut and Sweet Almond Organic Cold-pressed Base Oils are powered with unique and potent nutrients and extracted from high-quality fruit and seeds, to nourish and tone the skin. These contain no added fragrances or chemicals. These can be used both as hair massage oils and body massage oils.
Cold-pressed Organic Virgin Oil Almond
Forest Essentials Cold Pressed Virgin Almond Oil contains Almond Oil from Sweet Almonds which are cold-pressed to retain natural properties for excellent results. Enriched with Vitamin A, B1, B2, B6 and E in addition to several essential fatty acids, this pure base oil nourishes the skin giving it a fine and smooth texture. It easily gets absorbed into the skin and helps to leave the skin silky and soft with a non-greasy feel.
Cold-pressed Organic Virgin Oil Coconut
Forest Essentials Cold Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil contains Coconut Oil extracted from high-quality Coconuts.
A regular massage with this oil tones, relaxes and nourishes the skin and muscle tissue as well as flushes the toxins from the body to give lustre to the skin.
