Why does OHA avoid RBD (Refined/ Bleached/Deodorized) oils?
OHA is committed to producing therapeutic skin care with nutritionally complete and Biologically Familiar ingredients. Our mission is to use whole and unrefined ingredients. Oils that have been de-gummed, refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD) do not retain their therapeutic molecules such as antioxidants, lecithin, chlorophyll, phytosterols and skin enhancing lipids. RBD is a process that uses corrosive compounds such as sodium hydroxide and phosphoric acid to stabilize shelf life; bleaching clays to remove color molecules; and excessively high temperatures to remove odors. There are also organic RBD oils that are refined using natural processes. Even though they are organic, they still lack the therapeutic integrity of the non-RBD oils used in OHA. Cosmetic chemists consider RBD oils better for cosmetics because the oils do not have odors or colors, which may disrupt the commercial viability of a product. RBD oils are also more cost effective for the manufacturer. These treated oils
