Refined oils are not bad. Here is an unedited photo of refined avocado oil and virgin avocado oil side-by-side so that you can see the difference. Refined oils are more shelf-stable and therefore more affordable. They are still moisturizing, albeit less nourishing, and if you’re sensitive to smells you might even prefer them.
Aromatherapii is Hyangii’s more affordable line (It also contains includes traditional aromatherapy products). In order to make it more accessible, refined avocado oil is included in Aromatherapii’s Winter Body Oil. Hyangii’s Body Oil contains extra-virgin oils as well as more luxurious carrier and essential oils.
On a related note, the difference between oil quality is even more dramatic if you compare grape seed oils. The solvent-extracted grapeseed oil (left) vs cold-pressed, conventionally grown (middle) vs cold-pressed organic (right). The product on the right is 15x the price of the product on the left. However, you won’t be able to tell by looking at a INCI ingredient list.
Ingredients included Aromatherapii vs Hyangii’s body oil:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (safflower) oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil or Persea Gratissima (avocado) oil*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Prunus dulcis* (Sweet almond) Oil, Cucurbita pep L (pumpkin seed), Camellia oleifera (green tea) seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, Argania spinosa (argan) oil. Essential oils of Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Boswellia serrata (frankincense) oil, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) oil.
What’s a better value? Hands down, it’s the Hyangii body oil. The ingredients written in bold are often included in other luxury facial oils as their star ingredient as they are known for their special (more rare) fatty acid compositions. If I had to choose ONE product, Hyangii body oil might be it. Although it wouldn’t win any competition against any other speciality product in the line, it does a fine job as C1 (oil cleanser), M2 (facial serum), H2 (hair serum). Of course, it is an outstanding body oil especially for more exposed areas like the decollate, arms, forearms and hands. Use it overnight for a nourishing and restorative treatment for your body’s largest organ.
While you are here, have you read The case for ditching body lotions? If you’re concerned about chemical exposures in your body care products, have a read!
Yours in selfcare,
Cee