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Botanical Name: Carya pecan
Aroma: Extremely Light Nutty Aroma.
Viscosity: Medium.
Absorption/Feel: Good Penetration, But
Leaves an Oily Film on the Skin.
Color: Virtually Clear.
Shelf Life: 12 Months.
Notes: Pecan Oil is used in massage applications.
If not used in a small dilution with another vegetable oil, Pecan
Oil may overpower a blend.
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and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
General Safety Information: Use caution when trying any new ingredient, including carrier oils on the skin or in the hair. Those with nut allergies should consult their medical practitioner before coming into contact with nut oils, butters or other nut products. Do not take any oils internally
without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Safety information can be found by visiting the Safety
Information page. For very in-depth information on oil safety
issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert
Tisserand.
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