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Pine needle oil (pinus mugo)

Pine needle oil is obtained from the needles of *Pinus mugo* tree via steam distillation. … Major components of pine needle oil (pinus mugo) include α-Pinene, β-pinene, δ-3-carene, limonene, β-phellandrene, (E)-caryophyllene, and germacrene D.

Peppermint oil

Extracted from the stem, leaves, and flowers of _Mentha piperita_ L. plant, peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) is a popular essential oil used in aromatherapy for both external and internal use. … Other active constituents of peppermint oil include [DB00825], menthone, cineol, and several other volatile oils [A33055, A33056].

Fish oil

More commonly, fish oil refers to the omega-3-fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) [FDA Label]. … Such fish oils are available in both non-prescription and prescription-only varieties at different concentrations.

Clove oil

Clove oil has shown to exert some antimicrobial activities. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of clove is higher than that of many fruits, vegetables, and other spices [A33133]. … This plant represents one of the richest source of phenolic compounds such as _eugenol_, _eugenol acetate_ and _gallic acid_ and has great potential for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and agricultural

Olive oil

Oil extracted from olives [L857]. Consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic. … Used as a source of fatty acids in total parenteral nutrition and as an additive in some cosmetic products [FDA Label].

Safflower oil

Safflower oil with a higher content of polyunsaturated fatty acids is more commonly used as an edible oil. … Safflower oil is approved for use as an indirect additive in food contact substances and is readily available as a food ingredient.

Castor oil

Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained by pressing the seeds of the castor oil plant (_Ricinus communis_ L.) mainly cultivated in India, South America, Africa, and China. … Castor oil is found in over-the-counter oral liquids as a stimulant laxative, and is also added in commercial cosmetic, hair, and skincare products.

Mineral oil

Mineral oil is a common ingredient in baby lotions, cold creams, ointments and cosmetics to treat and prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. … Petroleum mineral oil is manufactured from crude oils by vacuum distillation to produce several distillates and a residual oil that are then further refined.

Turmeric oil

Eucalyptus oil

Eucalyptus oil can be applied directly to the skin for pain and swelling of respiratory tract mucous membranes, joint pain, genital herpes, and nasal stuffiness. … Eucalyptus oil is a distilled oil derived from the leaves of the tree Eucalyptus.