The Deal with Cold-Pressed Oils: What You Should Know

If you’re a haircare junkie, you’d have noticed that natural products have strategically taken over the world. These products, be it an organic or natural shampoo, seem to fly off the shelves around you in seconds. But with this global takeover, haircare junkies seem to have to acquaint themselves with a whole new language.

“Organic”, “Non-toxic”, “Biodynamic” and “Clean” are just some of the terms that are must-haves in the dictionary for haircare junkies. Today, we’ll dive into a buzzword that you might have heard of—Cold-pressed oils.

We’ll answer four questions that you’re too embarrassed to ask about cold-pressed oils.

What are cold-pressed oils?

Cold-pressed basically describes the way in which an ingredient—in this case, oil—is processed. ‘Cold Pressed Oil' thus refers to the method of extracting oil from seeds, nuts, or other components by applying pressure or force without using any heat.

Cold-pressed oil is unrefined, unprocessed, and unaffected by any chemical solvent. Because they are not exposed to any chemicals during extraction, cold-pressed oils have an uncompromised scent and flavour.

On the other end of the spectrum, we have hot-pressed oils, which refers to oils produced from seeds and nuts that are extracted by pressing them at high temperatures. In high temperatures, these nuts and seeds tend to become roasted. They are thus treated with chemicals for them to retain some fragrance. These chemicals could cause harm to your hair shaft and your scalp.

How are cold-pressed oils extracted?

In the cold-press extraction process, seeds or nuts are placed in a large cylinder with an internal revolving screw. To extract oil, this screw grinds and presses the seeds or nuts. The bottom of the cylinder has holes through which oil that collects flows out from.

What are the beauty benefits of cold-pressed oils?

Cold-pressed oils are able to retain most of the nutrition of the original source as they are not compromised and lost through heat processing. As compared to hot-pressed oils, they are richer in vitamins and nutrients that will bring a whole host of beauty benefits to its user:

Haircare benefits

Cold-pressed oils such as coconut oil, almond oil, and olive oil have nourishing qualities that improve your scalp health and help alleviate common hair struggles such as hair loss. Because they have a higher concentration of nutrients, cold-pressed oils are beneficial for you and can nourish your hair from root to tip.

Skincare benefits

The antioxidants in cold-pressed oils aid in the battle against free radicals that cause wrinkles and fine lines. Cold-pressed oils are also extremely hydrating and nourishing. As compared to refined oils where nutrients and components are lost through the refining process, cold-pressed oils are abundant in Omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, making them ideal for those with dry or sensitive skin.

Certain cold-pressed oils such as virgin coconut oil, almond oil, and argan oil have anti-inflammatory properties that help with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Others, like jojoba oil, can prevent acne outbreaks, scars, and hyperpigmentation.

Are all cold-pressed oils one and the same?

As with most things, not all cold-pressed oils are made equal. Some brands go the extra mile to ensure the purest and highest quality organic oils. Diane Bonheur, Moist Diane’s artisanal craft shampoo collection, adheres to these five stringent standards of selection and production.

Diane Bonheur’s story begins as world-class perfumers handpick flower petals at their prime so that Diane Bonheur’s haircare range will be flowered with the freshest scents. From cultivation to extraction, Diane Bonheur’s fragrances are extracted with love and dedication by craftsmen. These selected crops for harvest are grown without the use of harmful and artificial pesticides.

Organic seeds used in the production of Diane Bonheur are procured from small farmlands all over the world through a strict selection process to ensure the highest quality oil.

For traceability, each precious oil in a bottle of Diane Bonheur can be traced back to a single origin to the farmers growing these crops. Here at Moist Diane, each precious oil is carefully selected by our very own research team. Specifically, the organic Marula Oil in Diane Bonheur’s Blue Jasmine range is strictly selected from farmlands and traceable to Namibia, Africa.

Moist Diane’s cold-press method then sees a slow and arduous extraction process that ensures that the quality of the oil extracted from the seeds are not compromised but retained in Diane Bonheur.

By making a conscious decision to work with small farmlands with ethical and fair trade practices, Diane Bonheur ensures the oils in each bottle are sustainably derived, honouring the farmers who produce them.

If you’re ready to make the switch to a natural organic shampoo or an artisanal craft cold-pressed shampoo and treatment, consider Diane Bonheur.

Diane Bonheur is available in three luxurious scents—Grasse Rose, Orange Flower, and Blue Jasmine—each for a different hair type.

For damaged hair

For those with dry hair caused by lack of moisture, damaged hair caused by perming or colouring, wavy hair, or for general hair damage repair, the Diane Bonheur Grasse Rose range revitalizes dry and damaged hair caused by constant perming or colouring.

It deeply repairs the hair from within for nourished locks that feel soft to touch.

Craft oils: Pequi oil, Pracaxi oil, Acai, Maracuja, Rice oil

For frizzy hair

The Diane Bonheur Orange Flower range restores dull and dry hair for a natural and luminous finish. It helps to tame frizziness and prevents dryness for healthy and beautifully supple hair.

If you struggle with dry scalp, hair that lacks lustre, or coarse and frizzy hair, the Orange Flower range would be great for you!

Craft oils: Buriti oil, Pracaxi oil, Copaiba & Brazil nuts

For fine hair

The Diane Bonheur Blue Jasmine range is best for fine hair types and has the lightest texture. It hydrates dry hair and gives it volume to keep it light and supple without any weigh down. The Blue Jasmine range is suitable for you if you have dry hair caused by frequent blow-drying, fine and flat hair, or dull and lifeless hair.

Craft oils: Marula, Prickly pear

Whichever range you go for, you can rest assured that Diane Bonheur is formulated with 100% carefully selected plant-derived cleansing ingredients to provide its luxurious dense foam, without the use of harsh chemical and surfactants such as sulfates, artificial colourants, parabens and mineral oil.

If you’d like to try Diane Bonheur, head over to our redemption page for an exclusive sample just for you!