Many oils are used in skin care and come from many different sources. Oils from the earth include mineral oil and petrolatum. Oils from plants include coconut and palm oil (the two heaviest oils), safflower, sunflower, canola, and jojoba oil.
Essential oils are oils derived from herbs, and they have many different properties and effects on the skin and psyche. Some popular essential oils include: - eucalyptus (antiseptic, astringent, stimulating)
- lavender (also an herb and soothing)
- peppermint (cooling, reduces irritation)
- sandalwood (soothing, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory)
- tea tree (stimulating, antiseptic, anti-fungal)

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Chapter 13 presentation on skin care products and their ingredients.