Carrier oils are usually vegetable oils, such as coconut oil or avocado oil, derived from the seeds, kernels, or nuts of a plant.
Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils and “carry” them to your skin. That’s because essential oils are potent and can cause irritation when applied directly to your skin. Most carrier oils are unscented or lightly scented and don’t interfere with an essential oil’s therapeutic properties
Dilution rate
For adults:
- 2.5 % dilution: 15 drops essential oil per 30ml carrier oil
- 3 % dilution: 20 drops essential oil per 30ml carrier oil
- 5 % dilution: 30 drops essential oil per 30ml carrier oil
- 10 % dilution: 60 drops essential oil per 30ml carrier oil
For children:
- 0.5 to 1 % dilution: 3 to 6 drops essential oil per 30 ml carrier oil
Sweet Almond oil
Sweet Almond oil is a high quality oil made from the dried sweet almond kernels.
Almond oil is rich in Vitamins E, K and B and contains plentiful amounts of fatty acid and proteins.
The oil can relieve itching, bringing a soothing and calming effect.
Almond oil is an excellent lubricant for the skin, keeping it soft and supple.
Revitalizing, soothing and nourishing, it is well suited for use as an everyday body moisturiser.
Applied regularly to the area beneath the eyes, it can also help to remove unsightly dark circles.
The oil is especially good for dry, flaky and mature skin.
Sweet Almond oil has been found to work well with sensitive skin especially with Eczema.
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is a cold-pressed oil from the jojoba bean or nut.
Jojoba oil is popular due to the natural sebum it contains.
Soap tends to strip the skin of the sebum that the skin glands produce. Jojoba is a waxy substance and it seals in moisture and since it is so structurally similar to the skins own sebum it restores the skins moisture.
The oil is rich in Vitamin E, B and a very high percentage of iodine.
As a liquid wax, jojoba can create a smooth surface applied to the skin prior to shaving and help with shaving rash.
Jojoba oil works well on all skin types, excellent for oily or acne prone skin helping to unclog the pores.
It is also very beneficial for damaged, dry, aging and inflamed skin conditions.
Being a mobile liquid wax, jojoba is able to penetrate deep into the hair follicle where is acts as a cleanser by dissolving the sebum deposits and dislodging blockages.
Grapeseed oil
Grape seed oil is obtained from the seed of the grape.
The oil is rich in bet-carotene plus Vitamin D, C and E. It is also an excellent source of essential fatty acids that have outstanding regenerative properties.
The oil is cholesterol free and suits all skin types, especially acne prone complexions as well as aging and scarred skin. The oil is non-comedogenic (does not clog the pores).
It is a non-greasy moisturiser and can help treat scars.
With a high linoleic acid content it can aid in treating eczema.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is made from the dried fleshy part of the coconut. The coconut is cold pressed to extract the pure coconut oil.
Coconut oil contains over 80% in saturated fats and 50% of this is lauric acid.
Due to the healthy fatty acids the oil enable the skin to heal and repair itself fast.
The oil is very gentle acting as a physical barrier to environmental pollutants while sealing in moisture.
Coconut oil is good for sensitive skin and is safe for babies.
Coconut oil is great for hair care. Used regularly it can improve overall hair health as well as helping to eliminate dandruff or scalp problems.
The antimicrobial properties of coconut help fight fungal skin conditions such as ringworm, athlete foot and nail infections.
Castor oil
Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor beans. It is a colourless or pale yellow liquid with a distinct taste and odor.
Castor oil is rich in fatty acid and 90% of this is ricinoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid.
These types of fats can be used to moisturize the skin. They act as humectants, which retain moisture by preventing water loss through the outer layer of the skin.
Castor oil contains Vitamin E, proteins and Omega 6 & 9 that are the key components responsible for good hair and skin.
One of castor oil’s most traditional uses is to stimulate digestion, relieving temporary constipation. Modern research has found that this effect is due to the oil’s high levels of ricinoleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid that acts as a natural laxative.
When applied to the skin the oil may help relieve issues like joint pain and menstrual cramps.
When castor oil is massaged onto the scalp it helps in increasing the blood circulation which improves hair growth due to the icinoleic acid and omega-6 fatty acids Castor oil also moisturizes and conditions your hair naturally.
Baobab oil
Baobab oil is pressed from the seeds of the baobab tree.
Baobab oil is a luxurious, nutrient rich oil with many health benefits.
The oil has a unique composition of fatty acids, anti-oxidants and loaded with vitamins A, D, E and F.
The oil is yellowish to gold in colour, and it has a light nutty smell.
Baobab oil is nicknamed the “tree of life,” because historically it is linked to youth and rejuvenation.
The oil provides hydration that can relieve dry, cracked, or chapped skin.
Baobab oil also has a range of benefits, including improving skin tone and elasticity, stimulating cell regeneration, reducing fine lines, treating eczema, psoriasis, dry and damaged skin while nourishing and moisturising the skin.
Baobab boasts some of the highest antioxidant content of all super foods per serving.
This, along with its ability to fight free radicals, makes it a perfect ingredient for aging skin.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil has a unique nutty taste and a beautiful fragrant, fruity nose. It is pressed from the kernels of apricots which have an oil content of 40- 50%.
A wonderful oil similar to Sweet Almond, but more suitable for sensitive and prematurely aged skin, Apricot Kernel Oil is smooth and lightweight, high in vitamin A and minerals
Apricot oil quickly penetrates the skin, helping to lubricate it internally. Gamma Linoleic Acid(GLA) helps to maintain your skin’s natural moisture balance.
Vitamin A protects sun damage and helps to heal damaged skin.
Applied to itchy, chapped, wounded, or sore skin, Apricot Kernel Oil facilitates faster healing without leaving a greasy residue.
Apricot oil is a great conditioner the hydrate your hair and assist with dandruff preventing hair loss.
These are a few of the carrier oils we use daily. In addition we use Olive oil and Avocado oil.
Carrier oils are nutritive and have healing properties of their own.
Carrier oils strengthen the skin barrier, fortifying it with skin-enhancing lipids and preventing moisture loss.
By boosting moisture in the skin, carrier oils also provide a soothing effect that relieves redness, itching and irritation.
Feel free to connect with me if you have any questions or suggestions.
We stock a large variety of these carrier oils so pleas mail me on tashievanzyl@gmail.com for orders.
Enjoy your oil journey friends.
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