Storage and Freshness Guide

Oil and Product Shelf Life Guide

Last updated: April 2026

Carrier oils are natural products that can go rancid over time. Understanding shelf life and proper storage helps preserve quality and potency.

What Causes Rancidity?

Oxidation from air and oxygen exposure
Heat and UV light degradation
Water or moisture contamination
High polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content

Storage Best Practices

Store in dark amber or cobalt glass bottles
Keep away from heat and direct sunlight
Refrigerate delicate oils (rosehip, flaxseed)
Always close caps tightly after use
Never introduce water into oil bottles

Product Shelf Life Reference

Oil / Product	Category	Shelf Life	Storage Tips	Status
Apricot Kernel Oil — Cold-Pressed	Carrier Oils	12 months	Store in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate to extend shelf life.	In Stock
Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Cosmetic Grade	Carrier Oils	24 months	Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.	In Stock
Fig Seed Oil — Cold-Pressed	Carrier Oils	12 months	Store in a cool, dark place.	Soon
Grape Seed Oil — Cold-Pressed	Carrier Oils	6-12 months	Refrigerate after opening. Use within 6 months of opening.	In Stock
Pomegranate Seed Oil — Cold-Pressed	Carrier Oils	12 months	Refrigerate. Use within 6 months of opening.	Soon
Rose Hip Seed Oil — Cold-Pressed	Carrier Oils	6-12 months	Refrigerate after opening. Use within 6 months.	Soon
Sesame Oil — Cold-Pressed	Carrier Oils	12 months	Store in a cool, dark place.	Soon
Sweet Almond Oil — Cold-Pressed	Carrier Oils	12 months	Store in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate to extend shelf life.	Soon
Turkish Laurel Berry Oil	Carrier Oils	36 months	Store below 70°F. Solidifies naturally — warm gently to liquefy.	In Stock
Turkish Premium Black Seed Oil	Carrier Oils	24 months	Store in a cool, dark place.	In Stock
Laurel Leaf Essential Oil	Essential Oils	36 months	Store in a cool, dark place.	Soon
Lavender Essential Oil	Essential Oils	36-48 months	Store in a cool, dark place.	Soon
Oregano Essential Oil	Essential Oils	36 months	Store in a cool, dark place away from heat.	Soon
Rose Otto Essential Oil	Essential Oils	36-48 months	Refrigerate. May solidify below 64°F — warm gently.	Soon
Thyme Essential Oil	Essential Oils	36 months	Store in a cool, dark place.	Soon
Original Aleppo Soap	Traditional Soaps	36+ months	Keep dry between uses.	In Stock
Pure Olive Oil Soap — Traditional Castile	Traditional Soaps	36+ months	Keep dry between uses.	In Stock
Cedar Smudge Sticks 6"	Botanicals	24 months	Keep dry.	In Stock
Desert Sage Smudge Sticks 6"	Botanicals	24 months	Keep dry.	In Stock
Dragon's Blood Sage Smudge Sticks 6"	Botanicals	24 months	Keep dry.	In Stock
Eucalyptus Smudge Sticks 6"	Botanicals	24 months	Keep dry.	In Stock
French Lavender Smudge Sticks 6"	Botanicals	24 months	Keep dry.	In Stock
Peruvian Palo Santo Sticks	Botanicals	24 months	Keep dry.	In Stock
Rosemary Smudge Sticks 6"	Botanicals	24 months	Keep dry.	In Stock

General Shelf Life Guidelines

6-12 mo

Delicate oils (rosehip, flaxseed)

1-2 yr

Most carrier oils (almond, apricot, grape seed)

2-3 yr

Stable oils (olive, jojoba, castor, coconut)

3-5 yr

Very stable (argan, laurel berry)