Carrier Oils

A carrier oil can also be known as as a base or vegetable oil and is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin. They are called a "carrier" because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, nor do they evaporate like them.

There is a wide range of carrier oils, each with their own individual properties and suitability towards different treatments in aromatherapy and different skin types. Infused oils are a combination of a carrier oil and various herbs. True carrier oils are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils

Sweet almond
Grape seed
Avocado
Olive oil
Sesame
Evening primrose
Sunflower
Jojoba oil
Emu oil

Nuts: Walnut
Peanut
Pecan
Macadamia nut
Fractionated coconut oil
Sweet almond oil
Grapeseed oil