Are you just learning about essential oils and do you keep coming across the words carrier oil? Or are you trying to figure which carrier oils you should use? Keep reading.
If you are new to the amazing world of essential oils, welcome! Carrier oils are a base oil that you can mix essential oils with to help dilute them, so they aren’t so potent. They help to safely “carry” the essential oil, however you consume them. If you are first starting out with essential oils it is best to start low and slow. This means to use a higher carrier oil ratio to essential oil ratio. At least until you can figure out the best mix to use. It is also very important to dilute heavily for children.
So, which carrier oil is which?
I made a list of the carrier oils I started with. This selection should be enough to get you started.
Review the list below, I’ve included a general price guide for each oil too:
- Sweet Almond Oil $ {buy me} // Non-greasy, spreads easily and great for nourishing skin. Great for all skin types and especially dry or irritated skin.
- Apricot Oil $ {buy me} // Light in texture, high absorbency and excellent for dehydrated, sensitive, delicate, mature skin and good for a facial massage.
- Avocado Oil $$ {buy me} or check Costco // Heavy, rich oil for dry and aging skin. Contains vitamins A, D, and E. Regenerates and softens skin. Good for message in relieving dryness or itchiness of eczema. It is also good for treating sun damaged skin that is dry and undernourished.
- Virgin Coconut Oil $$ {buy me} or check Costco // A very versatile carrier oil when it comes to skin, hair and consumption and is possibly one you have on hand. This oil has a lot of health benefits as well.
- Fractioned Coconut Oil $$ {buy me} // Feather light oil that absorbs to skin without clogging pores. The fractioned version stays as a liquid, love this one.
- Grapeseed Oil $ {buy me} // Non-greasy, light texture, goes on smooth and absorbs quickly. Has a mild astringent quality that helps to tighten and tone skin. Useful for acne and other skin issues.
- Jojoba Oil $$$ {buy me} or check your local Trader Joe’s // Great for all skin types, even oily, acne prone skin. Serves as an excellent moisturizer and when messaged it acts as an agent to unclog pores and remove dirt. I use this oil for beauty product recipes that I apply to my face.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil $$$ {buy me} or check your local Costco, Trader Joe’s or use your favorite! // Yes, the oil you cook with and probably the most common carrier oil you have on hand. Non-greasy and good for most skin types as it does not clog pores. Goes on thick and is great for those who have nut and seed allergies. I use this carrier oil for recipes I apply to my feet.
- Sesame Seed Oil $ {buy me} // Thick oil good for good for moisturizing and soothing and great on mature skin. Therefore, this is great for eczema and contains SPF 4 but not as a sole ingredient.
I hope this helps clarify the difference between carrier oils and essential oils. Which carrier oil is your go-to favorite?
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