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What are Carrier Oils?
Carrier oils also referred to as base oils or vegetable oils are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying to the skin. They “carry” the essential oil onto the skin. Different carrier oils offer different properties and the choice of carrier oil can depend on the therapeutic benefit being sought.
Carrier oils are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils derived from the fatty portions of the plant. Unlike essential oils that evaporate and have a concentrated aroma, carrier oils do not evaporate or impart their aroma as strongly as essential oils.
Examples of carrier oils are sweet almond, apricot kernel, grape seed, avocado, peanut, olive, pecan, macadamia nut, sesame, evening primrose, walnut and wheat germ. Most oils bought in the grocery store are not cold-pressed. Instead, the oils are heated and therefore have less therapeutic benefit. Mineral oil is not used in aromatherapy because mineral oil is not a natural product. It is also said that mineral oil can prevent essential oil absorption into the skin.
Essential oils do not go rancid. Carrier oils, however, can go rancid. Carrier oils that you purchase should be natural and unadulterated. Exceptions include buying carrier oils that have natural vitamin E added. Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative.
Soya Bean Oil
Contains: rich in lecithin.
Function:
1. it’s taken to be the base oils, suitable for aromatherapy, diluting 100% pure essential oils.
2. The components of Soya bean Lecithin is similar with skin cell, so it’s easy to be absorbed by skin. Adds skin resilience, soft and glow, stimulates cell to revive, balances oil excretion.
3. made by the method of cold-pressed, different from Soya bean oil, highly absorbed, balance PH.
Suitable skin type: All skin types, especially oily skin.
Capacity: 10ml/100ml/500ml/1L
Wheat germ Oil
Contains:
1.natural against oxidizing agent, abundant fatty acids,
2. Protein, minerals, abundant vitamins E, B1, B2 & C
Function:
1. it’s taken to be the base oils, suitable for aromatherapy, diluting 100% pure essential oils.
2. against aging and oxygenation, moist and recover the cells organization.
3. Because of its moist texture, the function of moisturizing and smoothing is very great.
Suitable skin type: aging skin, dry skin or skin with scars.
Capacity: 10ml/100ml/500ml/1L
Sweet Almond Oil
Contains: glucosides, minerals, vitamins, rich in protein.
Function:
1. it’s taken to be the base oils, suitable for aromatherapy, diluting 100% pure essential oils.
2. Its smooth and tender texture, even the young and delicate baby skin is suitable to use. Relieves itching, pain, reduces dry and irritation.
3. Effective in healing pimples, lines, dry skin, aching muscles.
Suitable skin type: dry skin, neutral skin or sensitive skin.
Capacity: 10ml/100ml/500ml/1L
Jojoba Oil
Contains: protein, minerals, collagen,
. Function:
1. it’s taken to be the base oils, suitable for aromatherapy, diluting 100% pure essential oils.
2. It prohibits skin humidity from over-losing.
3. effective in prevent dry skin, decortications and tiny lines.
Suitable skin type: dry skin, inflammation skin, skin with tinea or rashes, neutral skin or sensitive skin.
Capacity: 10ml/100ml/500ml/1L
Grape seed Oil
Contains: rich in vitamins B1, B3, C, minerals, flax oleic acid
Function:
1. it’s taken to be the base oils, suitable for aromatherapy, diluting 100% pure essential oils.
2. The less oily texture, easiest to be absorbed in the base oils
3. Colorless and flavorless, smooth and moist skin
Suitable skin type: all skin types, skin with acnes, sensitive skin and oily skin
Capacity: 10ml/100ml/500ml/1L
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