Carrier Oils

Carrier oils for use in Aromatherapy are also referred to as Massage Oil Bases, or Vegetable Base Oils as they are obtained from vegetable, nuts or seeds and many have therapeutic properties and can be chosen according to the symptoms being treated. Carrier oils are used to dilute the concentrated essential oils making them safe to use on the skin. Carrier Oils should always be purchased and stored in dark glass bottles as over time, they can go rancid, unless they contain natural vitamin E as this acts as a natural preservative. There are many different carrier oils available on the market today; some of the more popular and affordable ones are ...  Read the complete review

Carrier Oils are needed to be able to use essential oils for massage, as essential oils need to be diluted before they go on the skin, as some of them can irritate and cause rashes. They are also concentrated and evaporate quickly. A carrier oil has a short life of two or three months which is why they are used whenever needed and not mixed together with the essential oils when you buy them, but mixed with the essential oils at the time of use. Essential oils last a lot longer and can be stored for years in a dark brown bottles in cool, dry places away from the sunlight. There are a few kinds of carrier oils which can be bought but the most common ...  Read the complete review

If your skin is dry or want an effective anti aging product, are allergic to conventional cosmetics , you love massage and are fascinated by aromatherapy then carrier oils in their diversity can provide you with all you need. They are an amazing natural alternative to many pricey brands of cosmetics and you can have fun and DIY you perfect custom blend. One of the most popular use of oils , besides eating them of course, is in aromatherapy for the dilution of essential oils. Essential oils are highly concentrated natural plant extracts, who can be used for a huge range of conditions, a few exampled would be: Tea Tree, Lavender, Rose,Frankincense, ...  Read the complete review

I love essential oils, and I am very fussy about the carrier oil I use. I have tried a fair few now, but my favourite is always Grapeseed oil. Carrier oils are used to make essential oils safe to use on the skin. Grapeseed Oil, as it says comes from grape seed, it's a light smooth oil with little smell. I find it smooths into skin easily leaving skin feeling soft & silky. It blends with the essential oils beautifully. It costs from £1.00 for smallest bottle from Sainsburys, can be bought from most supermarkets. Apricot Kernel Oil, can be used for any skin types, very rich and smooth, contains vitamin A. I like this one, though find it ...  Read the complete review