Carrier Oils for use in Aromatherapy, Massage, and Bath
Carrier Oils
Essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin.
They should be mixed with various "Carrier Oils" selected for different skin types.
Sweet Almond, Apricot, Coconut, Grapeseed, Hazel Nut, Sunflower and Golden Jojoba
are just a few of the many oils used as carrier oils.
Rosehip Seed and Camellia oil are especially nourishing to skin.
Wheat Germ is often added as a preservative.
Check out our Newest Oil -
Hemp seed oil
And Tamanu oil.
It is known for it's great skin healing properties.
There are oils good for all skin types but some are better for dry, oily or aging.
Experiment with different oils to find the best one for you.
These oils are to be mixed with
100% Pure Essential Oils for use in baths, massage and skin care.
Do not use Carrier oils in any nebulizing atomizer!
ALMOND,SWEET
Almond, Sweet
Prunus amygdalus dulcis
A light, non-greasy,
nourishing oil for all skin types
Expeller pressed
ALOE VERA
Aloe Vera Liquid
Aloe Barbadensis
Technically, this is a liquid used in aromatherapy to be used to nourish and heal skin.
Aloe is expressed from the leaves of this succulent plant.
You may need to use an emulsifying agent when you use Aloe Vera Liquid with essential oils.
Since Aloe Vera Liquid is water based, not oil based.
There is not a true Aloe Oil as the Aloe plant produces very small amounts of oil.
It is cost prohibitive to manufacture.
However you may find companies that claim to have an Aloe Vera Oil -
please note that it is mixed with Almond or another such carrier oil.
APRICOT KERNEL
Apricot Kernel
with Natural Vitamin E
a smooth, light,
soothing oil for all skin types.
Expeller pressed
AVOCADO
Avocado
from the pulp of the fruit
a smooth, light,
soothing oil for dry,
damaged and aging skin types.
Expeller pressed
BEESWAX
BEES WAX
Apis Melifera
Technically not a true carrier oil but this natural product is used in many, many
cosmetic applications.
The Beeswax is sold by weight.
This Beeswax come in flakes and/or beads and are light yellow to white in color.
They are the natural color of beeswax and have a slight aroma of honey.
One ounce weight of beeswax is approximately 3 tablespoons by measuring spoon before melting.
MASSAGE OIL BLEND
Massage Oil Blend
This is a special blend of Carrier oils
We have created a Massage oil blend using some of the best carrier oils and
employing their wonderful properties to help provide the amateur to the
professional the best of the best.
This is a blend of Sweet Almond Oil, Fractionated Coconut oil, Apricot Kernel
Oil, Sunflower Oil, Jojoba oil and Evening Primrose Oil.
This oil can be used for Massage or as a Bath oil - Just add a tablespoon to
your bath water.
CAMELLIA
Camellia
Camellia olifera
Expeller Pressed
Camellia oil is one of Nature's best kept secrets.
Especially in the health and beauty world.
This is the beauty oil used by the women of Japan, China and other Asian countries.
This wonderful oil is used to give damaged and dry hair the added nourishment
it needs.
For normal to aging skin this is a must to help restructure and moisturize.
Apply around the eyes to help soften wrinkles.
Add to shampoos, conditioners and lotions.
This oil also aids in nail strengthening. Apply a drop or two to nails daily.
COCOA BUTTER
Cocoa Butter
Theobroma cacao This oil is solid at room temperature
Expeller Pressed
This oil has a slight Cocoa smell/ odor. It can be used in many recipes for
massage or skin care - but use only a little.
COCONUT OIL, Expeller Pressed
Coconut, Expeller Pressed
Cocoa nucifera This oil is solid at room temperature
Expeller Pressed
This oil has virtually no odor. It is wonderful when used in many massage formulas.
It is very soothing.
COCONUT OIL, FRACTIONATED
Coconut Oil Fractionated
Cocos nucifera This oil is LIQUID at room temperature
Expeller Pressed This oil has no odor.
COCONUT OIL, VIRGIN is HERE!
Virgin Coconut Oil
Cocoa nucifera
This is absolutely the BEST Virgin Coconut Oil available. It is produced by
small coconut farmers in the Phillipines and is processed using traditional
methods. With this method all the nutrients are preserved.
Virgin Coconut oil has a shelf life of over 5 years!
This oil has so many health benefits everyone should be using in their daily
lives.
This has the smell of Coconuts and smells WONDERFULLY Yummy!
This Oil is SOLID at toom Tempurature.
EMULSIFIER
Emulsifier
What is an emulsifier?
This is to be used whenever you need to mix water and oil. It is naturally derived
from coconut oil.
Add your essential oils to this emulsifier and then add to water or water based
products for use in skin treatments and massage. Mix well.
Do not use this as a carrier oil.
It needs to be mixed with other ingredients.
How much to use ? We are asked this question many times. Because each essential
oil has different viscosity you will have to experiment a little. Generally
you may need to add one drop of emulsifier to every 1-3 drops of essential
oil before adding to the water or water based product. It all depends on the essential oil.
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Evening Primrose Oil
Oenothera biennis
Cold pressed
A precious plant oil. It is considered to be rejuvenating and regenerating
oil for any skin. It is used in small amounts to give a healthier more
balanced skin. In some women it can help relieve PMS.
This oil should never be used as the only carrier oil. It has a strong smell that may
alter the scent of your final product. It is best to use no more than 10% in your final product.
Evening Primrose Oil will only be available by "Special Order" to assure freshness.
This oil has a short shelf life and must be kept refrigerated.
If you would like us to order you Evening Primrose Oil or Borage Oil we will gladly give you a quote.
GRAPESEED OIL
Grapeseed Oil
Vitus vinifera
a light, odorless, easily absorbed
oil for all skin types
This oils is slightly astringent and so will tighten and tone the skin.
It is not known to aggravate acne
Solvent Extracted
HAZELNUT
Hazelnut
Corylus americana
A light,non-greasy,
toning oil for combination skin types
Expeller pressed
HEMPSEED OIL
Hempseed Oil
Cannabis sativa
A rich oil. Has skin healing properties and is good for dry skin.
It is used in lotions and soaps.
Expeller pressed
JOJOBA, GOLDEN
Jojoba Natural
Simmondsia chinesis
This is a Beautiful Golden Oil is a soothing, non-greasy,
nourishing oil for all skin types.
It is the most natural oil (actually liquid wax) that most resembles your
own skin oils.
Expeller Pressed USA
It is excellent for use in dry to normal skin and haircare.
Add a small amount to all your carrier oil blends or even to hair care products!
MACADAMIA NUT
Macadamia Nut
Macadamia integrifolia
a nourishing, vitamin-rich,
light textured oil
Expeller Pressed
Linda Stein says:
"I use the Macadamia Nut and Apricot Kernel oils to handcraft facial creams and scrubs.
It is very important to me .....
Click Here to see the rest of Linda's comment and to learn more about her business
where she uses some of our products!
ROSEHIP SEED OIL
Rosehip seed Oil
Rosa mosqueta
This oil is a very effective oil for skin treatments. It is very rich in G.L.A.
Gamma Linoleic Acid and Vitamin C
This carrier oil is excellent for treatment of scars, burns and wrinkles.
Mix essential oils with this and use to massage affected areas.
Expeller Pressed
SESAME
Sesame Oil
Sesamum indicum
a rich, softening oil for all skin types
This makes a wonderful oil to use in massage blends or bath oil.
Expeller Pressed
SUNFLOWER OIL
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
a light, smooth, non-greasy,
nutritious oil for all skin types.
Expeller pressed
Sunflower oil is a versatile oil valued for health benefits by supplying more Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil.
A good oil for massage as it is easily absorbed into the skin, all the while softening and moisturizing.
Sunflower oil is a very stable oil and can be used as a base for many products.
Sunflower oil contains Vitamins A, D and mostly E.
TAMANU OIL
Tamanu oil
Calophyllum Inophyllum
a light, smooth, non-greasy,
nutritious oil for all skin types.
Pressed oil
Tamanu Oil also known as Green Foraha among a dozen other names from around the Southeast Asia
and Polynesia areas of the world.
Tamanu oil is a very nourishing oil used for healing all kinds of skin. It helps with
scarring, stretch marks, acne and much more.
This oil is a dark green brown color with a strong but sweet smell. It absorbs quickly into the skin.
It is
used often in the cosmetic industry. Although you can apply
it directly to the skin, most often you will add it to other carrier oils.
It has a fairly strong, but sweet type smell.
So it may alter the scent of your final product.
Again, you only need a little of this oil.
Tamanu oil has been studied since the 1930's in hospitals and researchers throughout the world.
It is also anti-neuralgic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antifungal.
WHEAT GERM
Wheat Germ
Tricum vulgare
This is a very thick, oil.
Rich in Vitamin E (2.23 IU per gram)
You only need to use up to 15% in a blend of other carrier oils.
Great antioxidant properties.
Solvent Extracted, Refined
There are many oils available, if you don't see what you are looking for, just ask!
Hint: For a nice relaxing bath mix and skin softener add
3 drops Lavender oil,
3 drops Bergamot
and 3 drops Ylang Ylang
with 2 teaspoons of one of the above carrier oils
to your bath and enjoy!