Collection: Plant Oils & Butters

Plant oils and butters are pure botanical extracts obtained through cold pressing — a gentle mechanical process that preserves the full nutritional profile of each seed, kernel, or fruit. No heat, no solvents, no refining: just the plant's natural richness in its most intact form.

Our collection brings together over 20 certified organic vegetable oils and butters — from well-known staples like Argan, Avocado, Sweet Almond, and Coconut, to more specialised choices such as Calophyllum, Borage, Evening Primrose, Black Cumin Seed, Camelina, and Tiger Nut. Each is sourced for purity, free from pesticides, synthetic additives, and chemical processing.

Vegetable oils absorb readily into skin and hair, delivering fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants directly where they are needed. Butters — such as Shea and Mango — are richer and more concentrated, ideal for intensive nourishment of dry, mature, or sensitive skin. Both forms work as standalone treatments or as a natural base for blending with essential oils.

Used across face care, body care, hair care, massage, nail care, and baby routines, plant oils and butters are among the most versatile ingredients in natural cosmetics — gentle enough for daily use, effective enough to replace many conventional products.

Organic vegetable oils and butters are for anyone who wants skincare reduced to what really matters: a single, pure plant ingredient. Cold-pressed from seeds, kernels, and nuts and bottled without additives, they bring uncomplicated, plant-based care to face, body, and hair — whether your skin is dry, sensitive, or mature.

Gentle classics like organic sweet almond oil and shea butter have long earned their place in baby care, maternity routines, and sensitive-skin households — and the whole range is a natural fit for anyone who prefers products without synthetic additives touching their skin, their hair, or their family's.

If you practise aromatherapy, this collection is your carrier-oil shelf: neutral to nourishing bases for diluting essential oils, blending your own massage oils, and crafting skincare, haircare, and body-care recipes exactly the way you want them.

And because needs differ, the range spans light dry oils like macadamia, omega-rich specials like hemp, camelina, evening primrose, and borage, rich butters like shea and mango, and food-grade options that move just as easily into the kitchen as onto the skin. Beginners and seasoned formulators alike will find their botanical match here.

Cold-pressed, certified organic vegetable oils and butters deliver concentrated botanical nourishment — straight from the plant, without solvents, synthetic additives, or refining shortcuts.

Deep skin moisturisation — plant oils and butters are naturally rich in fatty acids that mirror the skin's own lipid structure. Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, and Sweet Almond Oil form an occlusive layer that helps prevent moisture loss and leaves skin visibly softer — suitable for dry, sensitive, and mature skin alike.

Facial care & anti-ageing support — lightweight oils like Argan, Rosehip-type Evening Primrose, Borage, and Apricot Kernel are prized in facial skincare for their high content of essential fatty acids (including GLA and Omega-6) that support skin suppleness and help maintain a youthful-looking complexion over time.

Hair & scalp nourishment — Castor Oil, Argan Oil, Black Cumin Seed Oil, Camelina Oil, and Hemp Oil are popular choices for hair care routines — used as pre-wash treatments, scalp massages, or leave-in conditioners to add shine, improve manageability, and support a healthy scalp environment.

Massage & body care — Sweet Almond, Macadamia, Sesame, Apricot Kernel, and Coconut oils are classic massage carrier oils — non-sticky, skin-compatible, and fast-absorbing. They glide effortlessly over skin and make ideal bases for body care routines and essential oil blends.

Gentle care for sensitive & baby skin — Sweet Almond and Shea Butter are trusted staples for sensitive skin, baby skincare, and maternity care. Pure, additive-free, and cold-pressed, they are gentle enough for daily use on the most delicate skin — including newborns.

Targeted botanical profiles — each oil has its own botanical signature. Calophyllum (Tamanu) is valued for its skin-regenerating and circulation-supporting properties. Karanja is used in Ayurvedic routines and known for its natural UV-filtering characteristics. Tiger Nut Oil is sought after as a hair regrowth-inhibiting after-wax oil. Black Cumin Seed brings antioxidant richness to both skin and hair care.

Organic plant oils and butters are naturally ready to use: cold-pressed from seeds, nuts, and kernels, they need no dilution before they meet your skin. Each has its own texture, absorption, and character — which makes it easy to match the right oil to your face, body, and hair.

Direct application — Apply a few drops of oil to cleansed skin, or warm a small amount of butter between your palms and massage it in. Lighter oils such as Apricot Kernel, Hemp, and Camelina absorb quickly and suit everyday care; richer choices like Avocado Oil, Shea Butter, and Mango Butter bring deep nourishment to dry or mature skin.

Face care & oil cleansing — Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernel, Avocado, Argan, and Hemp oils are well suited as daily facial oils, or as a gentle oil cleanse that dissolves makeup and impurities: massage in with fingertips, then lift away with a warm, damp cloth.

Hair, brows & scalp — Work your chosen oil through lengths and ends as a pre-wash treatment — Coconut Oil is a classic hair mask — or smooth a drop over damp hair for shine and softness. Castor Oil is traditionally applied to brows, lashes, and nails, and a scalp massage with Sesame or Sweet Almond Oil is a simple way to care for the roots.

Massage & body care — Macadamia, Sweet Almond, and Sesame Oil glide beautifully under the hands for massage, while Shea and Mango Butter melt on skin contact and make rich body butters for elbows, knees, heels, and very dry patches.

Carrier oils for aromatherapy — In aromatherapy, plant oils are the trusted partners of essential oils: they carry them safely onto the skin. Blend a few drops of an essential oil into your plant oil before topical use, starting low at around 1% — roughly 20 drops per 100 ml of carrier.

Food-grade quality — Selected oils in this collection, including Sweet Almond, Sesame, Virgin Hemp, and Virgin Camelina, are classified food grade — a strong marker of purity. Please follow the guidance on each product page for any culinary use.

DIY natural cosmetics — Oils and butters are the base of homemade skincare: melt Shea or Mango Butter gently over a water bath and whip it into a body butter, combine oils into balms, salves, and lip care, or enrich your existing creams and masks drop by drop.

Storage & shelf life — Keep your oils tightly closed, away from light and heat. Naturally delicate oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids — Camelina, Hemp, Borage, Evening Primrose — keep longest in a cool spot such as the refrigerator door.

Every oil and butter in this collection is 100% pure, natural, and certified organic — cold-pressed for quality, with no additives or synthetic processing. As with any new skincare product, a patch test on a small area of skin is a sensible first step. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek advice before using essential oil blends.

Our certifications operate at three distinct levels — each with its own scope, criteria, and verification process.

Regional & governmental certifications — our organic essential oils are certified under the European Union Organic Farming regulation, the most rigorous regional standard for agricultural practices across Europe. Many of our French suppliers additionally hold the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) label, a French governmental certification recognising exceptional biodiversity and environmental practices. For certain oils of exceptional geographical origin, you will also find AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) and AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) designations — European and French guarantees of provenance, tradition, and terroir.

Institutional certifications — beyond governmental standards, several of our oils and suppliers are certified by independent institutions with their own strict criteria, such as Nature & Progrès and COSMOS Organic. These certifications are verified by accredited independent bodies including Ecocert and Bureau Veritas.

Supplier labels & commitments — our suppliers also adhere to a set of quality and ethics labels that, while not third-party verified, reflect genuine professional commitments to quality, transparency, and responsibility. These include HEBBD (Botanically and Biochemically Defined Essential Oil) and HECT (Chemotyped Essential Oil) — guaranteeing botanical identity and biochemical precision — as well as Vegan and Cruelty-Free commitments, because we believe what is good for the earth and for living beings is inseparable from what is good for you.

Fair sourcing & fair pricing — we prioritise working directly with small producers, independent distillers, and artisan growers who are fairly compensated for their expertise. Where direct sourcing is not possible, we work exclusively with trusted laboratories and intermediaries who share our standards for quality, traceability, and ethical practice. By keeping our supply chain transparent, we are able to offer premium certified organic essential oils at honest, accessible prices.

For detailed certification information per product, visit each individual product page. For general questions, our FAQ page has you covered.

Selecting a truly pure organic vegetable oil or butter takes the same rigour as sourcing any other high-quality botanical ingredient. The nutritional profile, skin compatibility, and overall quality of a plant oil depend on the crop variety, the growing conditions, the harvest timing, and — critically — the extraction method. We treat every one of these factors as non-negotiable.

Every oil and butter in this collection is cold-pressed or expeller-pressed — never solvent-extracted, never refined beyond what is strictly necessary to preserve purity. Cold pressing protects the naturally occurring fatty acids, vitamins, and phytosterols that make each oil genuinely useful for skin, hair, and body care. From light, fast-absorbing oils like Apricot Kernel, Sweet Almond, and Camelina, to richer, more occlusive options like Avocado, Castor, and Calophyllum, each oil brings its own distinct fatty acid profile and its own set of applications.

We source exclusively from certified organic producers — small specialist operations and family-run laboratories in France and Europe whose expertise is rooted in a single botanical or a tightly defined range. Our collection spans cold-pressed classics — Argan, Sweet Almond, Sesame, Coconut, Macadamia — alongside less common but equally valuable oils: Borage and Evening Primrose for their high GLA content, Black Cumin Seed for its distinctive fatty acid composition, Tiger Nut for its hair-care specificity, and Karanja for its traditional Ayurvedic credentials. Shea Butter and Mango Butter round out the range with their solid, skin-loving textures suited to richer formulations and intensive body care.

These are versatile, multi-purpose botanical ingredients. They are widely used as carrier oils in aromatherapy, as standalone moisturisers for face, body, and hair, as base ingredients in home cosmetic formulations, and — where food-grade certified — in nutrition. Several oils in the collection carry dual food-grade and cosmetic-grade certification, reflecting the strictness of our sourcing standards across the board.

Every product page provides full transparency: botanical name, country of origin, extraction method, fatty acid profile, certifications, usage recommendations, and storage guidelines — so whether you are a formulator, an aromatherapy practitioner, or simply someone looking for a pure, reliable daily skin oil, you have everything you need to make an informed choice.

To learn more about who we are and what drives us, read our About Us and Our Manifesto pages.

What are plant oils and vegetable butters? Plant oils (also called vegetable oils or carrier oils) are lipid-rich extracts obtained from the seeds, kernels, or flesh of plants through mechanical pressing. Vegetable butters — such as Shea Butter and Mango Butter — are naturally solid at room temperature due to their higher saturated fatty acid content. Both are distinct from essential oils: they are fatty substances, not aromatic concentrates, and can be applied directly to skin and hair without mandatory dilution.

What does "cold-pressed" mean? Cold-pressing is a mechanical extraction method that uses pressure rather than heat or chemical solvents. By keeping temperatures low throughout the process, the oil retains its natural fatty acid profile, vitamins, antioxidants, and colour. All LaPeNu plant oils are cold-pressed to preserve their full nutritional and cosmetic integrity.

What does "certified organic" mean for plant oils and butters? It means the source plants were grown under independently verified conditions that prohibit or severely restrict synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilisers. Certifications such as Ecocert (FR-BIO-01), COSMOS Organic, and Nature & Progrès guarantee compliance with EU Organic Farming regulations. Every oil and butter in this collection carries at least one such certification.

Are these oils and butters 100% pure? Yes. No additives, no synthetic preservatives, no blending with cheaper oils, and no chemical processing. What you receive is the pure, unadulterated extract from the plant source — nothing added, nothing removed.

Can I apply plant oils directly to my skin? Yes. Unlike essential oils, plant oils and butters are safe for direct skin application. They are widely used as moisturisers, facial oils, body oils, hair treatments, massage oils, and makeup removers. Suitable for all skin types — select your oil according to texture preference and skin profile (dry, sensitive, mature, combination).

Which plant oil is best for dry or sensitive skin? Sweet Almond Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, and Shea Butter are among the most widely used for dry and sensitive skin, including for babies. Argan Oil and Evening Primrose Oil are also popular choices for mature or demanding skin types. The right oil depends on your skin profile and personal preference — no single oil is universally best.

Can I use plant oils and butters for hair care? Absolutely. Many oils in this collection — including Argan, Castor, Camelina, Hemp, Black Cumin Seed, and Sweet Almond — are commonly used as hair oils, scalp treatments, or pre-shampoo masks. Shea Butter is a popular choice for nourishing and defining curly or dry hair. Use alone or blend with other oils according to your hair type.

Can I use these oils as carrier oils for essential oils? Yes — plant oils are the natural base for diluting essential oils before skin application. A standard cosmetic dilution is 1–2% essential oil in carrier oil (approximately 6–12 drops per 100 ml). Lighter oils such as Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernel, and Sesame are popular carrier choices; richer oils like Avocado or Castor are often blended with a lighter base.

What is the difference between refined and virgin (unrefined) oils? Virgin or unrefined oils retain their natural colour, scent, and full fatty acid and micronutrient profile. Refined oils have been further processed to produce a more neutral colour and odour, which can make them more versatile in formulations. Both options are available in the Camelina Oil range — the right choice depends on your intended use and formula.

Are any of these oils food-grade? Several oils in this collection — including Sweet Almond, Sesame, Camelina, and Hemp — carry food-grade certification and are suitable for culinary use. Check the individual product page for the specific food-grade status and any usage notes relevant to each oil.

How should I store plant oils and butters? Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and heat. Many oils — particularly those rich in omega-3 (Camelina, Hemp) or GLA (Evening Primrose, Borage) — benefit from refrigeration after opening to slow oxidation. Always close the cap tightly after use. Refer to each product page for the specific recommended storage conditions and shelf life.

To learn more about who we are and what drives us, read our About Us and Our Manifesto pages.