Read the properties and advantages of the Carrier oils given below
and determine which ones will be beneficial to you in your Aromatherapy products.
ALOE GEL
*soothes burnt or dry skin
*good for massage and facial oils
AVOCADO OIL
*rich in protein and Vitamins A, D, and E
*excellent for dry or mature skin
*good for massage and facial oils
BLACK CURRANT OIL
*good for PMS and skin inflammations
*rich in Vitamin C and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
*use 20% of this oil combined with 80% Sweet Almond Oil
CALENDULA OIL
*has antiseptic properties
*soothes inflamed skin, especially cuts and bruises
*can be used in skin cream
*use as a single carrier oil or blend with others
COMFREY OIL
*has healing properties
*treats scars, muscle aches, bruises and burns
*good massage oil
EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
*excellent skin conditioner for dry skin
*rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
*treats eczema
*use for facial and massage oils
*use 10% of this oil to 90% Sweet Almond Oil
GRAPESEED OIL
*light and odorless
*mildly astringent
*good for acne and oily skin
*contains Vitamin E and lineleic acid
*good for massage and facial oils
HAZELNUT OIL
*slightly astringent
*good for oily/combination skin
JOJOBA OIL
*anti-oxidant
*highly penetrative
*treats acne and dry skin
*good for eczema and psoriasis
*good for hair care
*structurally similiar to skin
OLIVE OIL
*treats rheumatism, muscle pains and inflammation
*thick -- dilute 10 - 50% with Sweet Almond Oil
SAFFLOWER OIL
*good for all skin types
SESAME SEED OIL
*sesame scent
*rich in vitamins and minerals
*good for all skin types
SUNFLOWER OIL
*contains Vitamins A, B, D & E
*good for all skin types
SWEET ALMOND OIL
This is the most commonly used carrier oil in aromatherapy.
*light, odorless
*rich in vitamins
*absorbs easily
*good for facial and massage oils
*rich in protein
*helps relieve dryness and inflammation
WHEAT GERM OIL
*prolongs life of other oils - use as a perservative
*high vitamin E content
*natural anti-oxidant
*good for prematurely aged skin
*good for hand and foot massage
*thick -- dilute 10 - 20% with Sweet Almond Oil
OTHER CARRIERS:
*store bought shampoo, shower gel, lotion, cream
*epsom and/or sea salts
*water
*cornstarch/baking soda/arrowroot powder/talc
