The Truth About Canola
The Good News About Canola
Non-GMO, expeller-pressed, hexane-free canola oil (Brassica napus) is a deeply moisturizing oil that supports healthy, balanced skin. While commonly known as a cooking oil, canola oil offers notable skin benefits due to its natural fatty acid profile, much more so than traditional olive oils used in Bastille soap making. It contains linoleic (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic (omega-3) essential fatty acids in an ideal 2:1 ratio that closely mimics the lipid composition of healthy skin, helping to maintain the skin barrier (National Library of Medicine). Rich in vitamins E and K, canola oil helps improve the appearance of common skin concerns such as dryness, fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, and uneven tone. Its high concentration of antioxidant vitamin E, is a powerful lipid-soluble antioxidant, that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress caused by free radicals, leaving skin softer, nourished, and more youthful in appearance.
Environmental Benefits
Non-GMO expeller pressed hexane free Canola oil plays a vital role in sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil health, sequestering carbon, and supporting biodiversity. For instance, canola fields provide a habitat for beneficial insects like bees, butterflies, spiders, wasps, and beetles, which are crucial for pollination and ecosystem balance.
In contrast, while olive oil is a healthy addition to most diets, its environmental impact is significant. The journey of olive oil to the U.S. involves a large carbon footprint, as it is often imported from distant regions. Additionally, olive oil can make bars slightly sticky, and its price can be unpredictable due to fluctuations in international trade and market conditions.
On the other hand, canola offers further environmental benefits by supporting conservation tillage practices. This helps protect topsoil, preserve organic matter, and store both carbon and essential nutrients in the soil, all while reducing greenhouse gas emissions through carbon sequestration.
Expeller Pressed Hexane Free
Non GMO expeller-pressed canola oil is considered a healthier way to produce canola oil because it’s made without chemicals, and it has several benefits. Expeller pressing uses a screw-type machine to squeeze oil out of the seeds without solvents (Hexane), so there’s no chance of hexane residue. That’s what we use in our formulation at 15% for the skin benefits.
