Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Spade Body Engine Oil really just snake oil?

We understand the skepticism.  We'd think that, too, if we hadn't been using the oil for more than five years.  To date, no one who has tried ingesting the oil has not felt the effects of softer hair and softer skin and stronger fingernails, after a period of time.  The amazingly diverse topical uses are an equally compelling reason to take the plunge and buy your first bottle of Body Engine Oil. 

Does Body Engine Oil have any negative side effects? 

No one who has ingested or used Body Engine Oil on their body has reported any negative effects, unless you consider softer hair and skin negative side effects.  If you experience any negative effects upon use, please let us know immediately and discontinue use.  These are plant, nut and seed oils, so the most likely negative reaction would be if a user had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients.  Please check the ingredient list carefully (it's in the product description), and ask your doctor or allergist if you have any concerns.  Some people may also have difficulty digesting oils.  If you have any concern, you can start with a small amount, less than a teaspoon, then work your way up to a teaspoon or more over the course of a few days to a week.

Should women who are pregnant, nursing, or thinking of becoming pregnant consider ingesting Green Spade Body Engine Oil?

As an abundance of caution, we do not recommend this without first communicating with your doctor or health care professional, as the health of your child is most important.

 Can I supplement with Green Spade Body Engine Oil if I am also taking prescription medication?

As an abundance of caution, we recommend discussing use of Green Spade Body Engine Oil with your doctor or health care professional prior to ingestion, if you are taking prescription medication.  You should also discuss use of this product with your doctor prior to any potential surgeries.

 Does Green Spade Body Engine Oil help with skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema?

Luisa had a history of skin breakouts prior to starting to supplement with Green Spade Body Engine Oil, and Wendell and she have both noticed great improvement with her complexion while taking the oil.  Wendell has experienced great help with brittle and weak fingernails, and you can see his video about it on the homepage.  Others have reported Body Engine Oil helping with some of their skin and hair issues.  However, we want to make clear that every body is different.  We believe there is the possibility this product might be able to help relieve some symptoms persons with different skin and hair conditions may have, but we can make no promises.  Green Spade Body Engine Oil is not a drug, and we are not doctors. If you are under the care of a doctor for any skin condition, please discuss use of this product with them prior to purchasing and using.  

It says on the bottle a suggested serving is One Tablespoon a day.  What if I want to drink less?

A Tablespoon a day is our maximum suggested daily serving.  You can start with a smaller amount, such as a Teaspoon.  Take some time to figure out what works best for you and your body.  You might not need a full Tablespoon a day, and if not, you will save yourself some money.

 What if I take more than a Tablespoon?

We don't recommend ingesting more than a Tablespoon of Green Spade a day, because we believe it would have no extra benefit.

 How long will a bottle of Green Spade Body Engine last me, if I'm just using it for ingesting?

Here are the basics:

1 Ounce = 2 Tablespoons

So a full 16 oz. bottle would have approximately 30 daily servings of Green Spade Body Engine Oil.

1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons

So if you are ingesting one teaspoon a day of Body Engine Oil, the full 16 oz. bottle will last you approximately 90 days.

 How many calories is Green Spade Body Engine oil?

A Tablespoon of Green Spade Body Engine Oil is 120 calories.  A Teaspoon is 40 calories.

 How long does Green Spade Body Engine Oil take to notice the described effects, if I am ingesting it as a fatty acid supplement?

This will depend upon how much you are taking every day.  If you are using a full 16 oz. bottle just for ingesting, you should hopefully feel the effects of softer skin and hair by the time you are done with the bottle.  If you are supplementing Green Spade with a Teaspoon a day it will take longer to notice the effects than if you are starting with more.  We consider the best analogy to be a dried sponge that you let a faucet pour water down on.  It takes a little while for the sponge to start taking in water, because it is so dry; then, it will slowly become more soft, flexible and usable.  Beneath the surface of your skin, Body Engine Oil will need some time for your inner-oil-sponge to get introduced to the Green Spade fatty acids.  How much fat content you have in your own body will also determine how long it takes to feel the effects.  People who are thinner and with less body fat tend to feel the effects of the oil faster and tend to require supplementing with less.  As your body absorbs the oil, it should after a period of time demonstrate the effects of softer skin and hair.  To feel the effects of stronger fingernails would take approximately 6 months, due to the time it take fingernails to grow out.

 How much Green Spade Body Engine Oil do Luisa and Wendell take every day?

We each take a tablespoon a day, in our juice.  If you miss a day or two a week, it will still work.  You don't have to worry about taking it like clockwork.

Can I spread out my Tablespoon throughout the day, if I don't want to take it all at once?

Sure, 3 Teaspoons adds up to 1 Tablespoon, so you can have 3 Teaspoons throughout the day, if you want to spread it out. 

 What does Green Spade taste and smell like?  Will I have a fishy burps like with fish oil?

No fishy burps here, as Green Spade contains no animal products.  Green Spade has a slightly nutty flavor and a mild scent.  If rubbing onto the skin of your face, it is designed to absorb quickly and not leave any smelly residue.  Please know that we are dealing with organic oils, and different batches may vary slightly in smell and taste due to where he oils have been procured from, but the fatty acid benefits of Green Spade will remain.  Wendell and Luisa personally sample and approve every batch of Green Spade Body Engine Oil before it goes into final production.

 Does Green Spade Body Engine Oil contain any artificial chemicals, fragrances, preservatives, or essential oils?

No.  Just basic, organic plant, nut and seed oils, with nothing else.

 Is Green Spade Body Engine Oil organically certified?

Yes.

 Is Green Spade Body Engine Oil fully vegan, and has it been tested on animals?

Body Engine Oil is All Vegan, with absolutely no animal testing done on any of our products.

 If I have naturally oily skin, won't drinking and applying Green Spade make it oilier? 

Luisa has naturally oily skin, and she and others others have found that isn't the case, and that ingesting the oil has helped with occurrences of breakouts, as well as those with dry skin have reported that it has helped them as well.  If you have oily skin and are using Green Spade topically, we recommend wiping the oil off rather than allowing it to fully absorb.

 How long will Green Spade last, after I open the bottle?

Green Spade should last up to a year after opening in the refrigerator.  Hopefully you're not letting it sit there that long without using it, though. 

 Can I drink Green Spade Body Engine Oil straight, without putting it in a beverage?

Yes, you can just down a spoonful.  However, some people may have trouble digesting plain oil or don't like to take oil alone, so we recommend drinking it in a healthy, unsweetened, cold beverage.  You can also put it in your unsweetened yogurt, unsweetened cold cereal, whatever works for you.  Please don't take it with anything sugary or filled with unhealthy ingredients, such as sugary soda, cereals or energy drinks.  Give your body a chance to absorb something healthy without putting junk in it at the same time.

 Can I put Green Spade Body Engine Oil in my hot coffee or tea, or on hot food?

No, heat may harm the fatty acid content of the oil, which is why you're taking it.  Please only place Body Engine Oil in beverages or food that are cold or at room temperature.

 Can I put Green Spade Oil directly on my skin and hair?

Yes, use as you would other oil and conditioning products.  If you have an itchy, flaky scalp we recommend using a dropper bottle to put the oil on your scalp, then rubbing it in, so your hair doesn't get too oily.  Men with beards can also use the dropper bottle to dispense Green Spade as a beard oil.  We sell empty dropper bottles in our Extra Bottles & Accessories section.

 Can Green Spade Body Engine Oil take the place of many of the current beauty and grooming products I use?

Yes, Luisa and Wendell have both found that neither of them need to use hair conditioner after supplementing with Green Spade.  Externally, Wendell uses Green Spade on his face as an aftershave oil, and Luisa uses it as a makeup remove oil and facial massage oil, and it has many other uses. 

 Are your products manufactured in the United States?

Body Engine Oil is manufactured in the United States of America.

  What's your return policy if I don't like your product?

If you're willing to give a whole bottle of Body Engine Oil a try by ingesting it, and you don't think your skin and hair are softer after you've gotten through a whole bottle, let us know and return the unused portion or empty bottle to us, and we'll refund your purchase price minus shipping fees, of a single bottle of Green Spade, within 60 days of receiving your shipment.   

 Do you offer free shipping?

 We offer free ground shipping on all orders, within the continental United States.

 I've heard there is a secret phrase, that if I enter it in the Discount Code box as I place my order, I'll get 20% off my first order.  Is this true?

Don't let anyone know, but for a limited time, if you enter our magic phrase TheInnerConditioner (no spaces between the words) into the discount code box, you will indeed get 20% off your order.  But please don't tell anybody, because it's a big secret.