Desert Date Oil(Balanites roxburghii)is a great natural ingredient to include in your skincare routine, especially if you have dry, aging, or sensitive skin. It can be used on its own as a facial oil or mixed with other skincare products for added benefits. However, as with any new skincare product, it's important to patch test before using it all over your face to ensure you don't have an allergic reaction. We hope you love our Desert Date Oil.
Botanical Name: Balanites Roxburghii Origin: Sub-Sahelian Africa Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Wild Harvest Derived From: The Nut Base Oil: Can Be Used up to 100% Strength Shelf Life: Up to one year and kept refrigerated it will stay fresh for up to 24 months.
Desert Date Oil Properties:
emollient which softens and soothes the skin as well as lending itself to improving the texture and tone of the skin
moisturizing helps to hold moisture to the skin. This of course makes Desert Date oil beneficial for dehydrated and dry skin.
antibacterial, yes, antibacterial! With its natural antibacterial properties is wonderful for treating blemish-prone skin.
this oil also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help to protect the skin from free radical damage which does cause fine lines and wrinkles. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to soothe and calm the skin as well.
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Products and Ingredients
Finished Products generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should always be refrigerated to extend their shelf life.
Sample Sizes do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months) and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (except our Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of high humidity, heat, and direct light, and keep them in a dark cabinet when possible.
Exfoliating Acid products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or the Salicylic Acid Serums as those can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items Requiring Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark
Hydrosols - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier Oils - generally you can refrigerate all carrier oils although some of the very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, setting the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shaking the bottle will hopefully turn into a liquid. ^There are some oils that have a super long shelf life like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil. Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt. Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should always be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare' butters. You can take out what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents from each herb. Root, Trunk, Leaves, and Flowers. Extracts have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator (or a dark DRY place) Other Various Raw Ingredients - i.e. Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
