FULL INGREDIENTS: Organic, UNREFINED, Cold Pressed, Undiluted, Strawberry Seed Oil (Fragaria vesca and Fragaria ananassa).

This Strawberry Seed Oil is in the purest form available.
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SALE: Due to the popularity of our Strawberry Seed Oil, we bought our Strawberry Seed Oil in bulk, and passed our savings onto you - while stocks last.
There is no difference in the quality or date of the sale oils.
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Other companies might sell Strawberry Seed Oil cheaper, but it is usually Refined / Bleached / Deodorized / Chemicalized.

Remember: If it doesn't say 'Unrefined', then it is Refined.

You will know if the Strawberry Seed Oil is Refined, if it is described as having "a pale yellow color", and "very little scent."

It is not worth buying Refined Strawberry Seed Oil, because this oil's micro-nutrients and bio-actives, are destroyed in the refining process, and will not provide the benefits you need.
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Please see our reviews for this oil at:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/509618975/organic-strawberry-seed-oil-unrefined?ref=listings_manager_grid
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WE OFFER 2 DIFFERENT TYPES OF STRAWBERRY SEED OILS:
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1) Organic, Cold Pressed, Unrefined Strawberry Seed Oil:

BOTANICAL NAME: Fragaria vesca. Also known as wild strawberry or woodland strawberry.

Aroma: A softer, sweeter, strawberry aroma.

Color: A beautiful, crystal clear, light green (see photo).

CONSITENCY: Thin, almost like a serum.

Finest quality COSMETIC GRADE for skin.

PRICE: Wild Strawberry Oil is more expensive than the below Garden Strawberry Oil, as it is an extremely rare oil, but well worth the upgrade in price.

Wild Strawberry Oil is slightly richer in its 87 active compounds, because this type of strawberry has never been 'cultivated' into the common garden strawberry, (which has 58 active compounds).

Wild Strawberry contains more of the following compounds:

- polyphenols (such as gallic and ellagic acids, which reduce the 7 signs of aging skin).

- a wide variety of antioxidants, (such as natural Vitamin C.)

Wild Strawberries are much sweeter than garden (store-bought) strawberries, which accounts for this oil's sweeter aroma.

Some people buy one Garden Strawberry Oil, and one Wild Strawberry Oil, then blend them together.

Choose from drop-down menu "wild."

SHELF LIFE: is at least one year from date of purchase.
Exact expiry date will be printed on the bottle.

Scroll down to the bottom of the dropdown-price-menu, for the massive SALE on Organic Wild Strawberry Seed Oil.
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2) Organic, Cold Pressed, Unrefined, Strawberry Seed Oil:

Botanical Name: Fragraria ananassa. Also known as garden strawberry.
(This is the common strawberry we find in the store.)

AROMA: Strawberry.

COLOR: Varies from golden-amber to deep amber, depending on seasonal harvests. (see pics).

CONSISTENCY: medium.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA, and European harvests.

GRADE: Cosmetic Grade (for skin use, but not edible).

SHELF LIFE: is at least one year from date of purchase.
Exact expiry date will be printed on the bottle.

Choose from drop-down menu "cosmetic garden."
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STRAWBERRY SEED OIL SKIN BENEFITS:

Strawberry Seed Oil contains:

*One of the highest antioxidant scores on the ORAC scale.
What this means is that it powerfully mops up the free radicals which cause skin aging.

*A similar amount of Vitamin C as citrus fruits. This natural Vitamin C is in a form that is readily absorbed by the skin, revitalizing skin far better than synthetic Vitamin C.

*Strawberry Oil contains rare ellagic acid. OnlineLibrary.wiley cites a study proving that the ellagic acid keeps skin firm.

Ellagic acid is also a 'tyrosinase inhibitor', which helps to decrease dark patches of skin.

*Strawberry Seed Oil is a perfect balance of omega 3, 6 and 9.

*Vitamins A, B, and E, and beta-carotene, feature strongly in Strawberry Oil. These antioxidants fight skin aging.

*The high mineral content in Strawberry Seed Oil, includes boron, phosphorous, magnesium, and cobalt.
Minerals applied to skin, keep tissues supple.
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STRAWBERRY SEED OIL HELPS IRRITATED SKIN:

The rich nutrient profile above, is the reason that Strawberry Seed Oil helps weakened skin, for example:

BREAKOUTS
IRRITATED SKIN
ITCHY AREAS
AFTER-SUN CARE
UNCOMFORTABLE SKIN
MARKS

STRAWBERRY SEED OIL is a moisturizer for all skin types, and is a help for dry, flaky, chapped, cracked, sensitive and mature skins.

In studies conducted, Strawberry Seed Oil stood out for its highest amount of calming phenolic compounds, when compared to the other oils from the seeds of mango, melon, papaya, passion fruit, and pumpkin.

Tannins contained in Strawberry Oil, deep-cleanse the pores, while also toning large pores, thanks to its astringent nature.

Natural and gentle Salicylic acid in Strawberry Oil, is also known for unclogging pores, and rendering a more radiant skin.

Together with its natural zinc, these factors make it an excellent breakouts serum.
But that does not mean it is only suitable for young, breakouts skins. Strawberry Seed Oil is perfect for any skin type, including mature skins.
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STRAWBERRY SEED OIL FOR REDUCING DARK PATCHES:

Strawberry Seed Oil naturally contains salicylic acid and ellagic acid, which are known for reducing:
*brown patches
*dark spots
*breakouts skin marks
*wrinkle depth

*but without ANY of the harsh side effects of chemical retinoids, synthetic retinoid, or drying alpha-hydroxy acids.

The effects of this 'natural exfoliation,' happens over several months, because the natural strawberry acids are mild, so you never have to worry about stripping your skin of oils.
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HOW DO I USE STRAWBERRY SEED OIL?

Apply a few drops to cleansed skin, at night, massaging over the entire face.

Strawberry Fruit Oil is light, and is quickly absorbed into the skin.

Wait at least an hour, before applying any night cream.
This allows the strawberry plant actives to be completely absorbed.
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ARE THERE ANY HAIR BENEFITS TO STRAWBERRY SEED OIL?

Due to the nutrients described above, Strawberry Oil helps DRY, WEAKENED HAIR, and DRY SCALP .

Add a small amount to your hair conditioner, to see the difference in shine levels.
Massage well into the roots of your hair.
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HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN STRAWBERRY FORMULATIONS:

Of course, you can use Strawberry Seed Oil as is, or you can get creative, and blend Strawberry Oil 10% to 50% into your hair conditioners, face creams, massage cremes, masks, or massage oils.

Add Strawberry Oil to your other formulations, such as rollerball serums, body lotions, hand creams, body butters, lip balms, scrubs or soaps.

If adding Essential Oils:

~Add FIFTEEN DROPS of essential oil, per 50 ml of Strawberry Oil, for body use.

~Add TWO to THREE DROPS of essential oil, per 50 ml of Strawberry Oil, for facial use.
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Storage of Organic Cold Pressed Strawberry Seed Oil :

Keep away from direct sunlight, store at room temperature, or refrigerate after opening, especially in Summer, to double its one year shelf life.
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Here are our best Organic Products, and their main actives, re decreasing dark patches:

-milk thistle (silymarin)
-strawberry seed (ellagic acid)
-rosehip (natural and gentle retinoids)
-soy butter (isoflavones)
-green tea (polyphenols)
-green coffee (chlorogenic acid)
-papaya seed (pamuscle knots)
-pomegranate seed (ellagic acid)
-fig seed (phenolics)

Each of these work slightly differently, so one would have to experiment a bit.

Results can take 2 weeks to 2 months to show.

Its fine to blend some of the oils together.

Other tips are:

-exfoliate 2 or 3 times a week.
-use SPF 50 to 100 when near sun, but rather avoid sun on that area, completely.
-check if any of your meds induce photosensitivity.
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SHIPS IN: BPA-free, PET, Food Grade plastic bottle, but you can upgrade to an amber glass dropper bottle, by paying a little extra - see drop-down menu 'glass upgrade.'

All 0.5 oz sizes, ship in amber glass bottles, with glass dropper insert.

All 1 oz plastic bottles contain a glass dropper insert, for easy dispensing.

All 2 oz bottles and upwards, come with sealed, leak-proof, tamper-proof caps.
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COST TO SHIP: The first item ships for $3.37.
Each additional item, ships for 95 cents each.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL: A total of 16 oz or more, ships Priority Mail, which takes 1 to 2 business days.

- Under 16 oz ships First Class Mail, which takes 2 to 3 business days.

We are based in California, so the closer you are to us, the quicker the delivery.
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