Carrier Oils
Dilute your favourite essential oils and nourish your skin with our selection of pure and natural carrier oils.
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What are carrier oils?
Carrier oils, like essential oils, are all natural substances derived and extracted from part of plant material - including nuts, seeds, and kernels. They are often extracted via cold pressing.
Often unscented or lightly scented, carrier oils are designed to "carry" more potent oils into the skin without causing any unwanted irritations or reactions. They can also be used on their own to help nourish and renew your skin, hair, and face.
Use of carrier oils is always recommended when applying essential oils topically, as failing to do so could lead to several, sometimes long-lasting, skin complications.
Why use carrier oils with essential oils?
If nothing else, carrier oils are a must if you are wanting to apply essential oils to your skin.
Essential oils should never be applied undiluted, and carrier oils can provide a great shield between your sensitive skin and the potent benefits of your chosen oil.
Applied on their own or mixed with essential oils, carrier oils can have a number of restorative benefits for the skin, hair, and face - among other regions.
Commonly, carrier oils are used as a nourishing, moisturising base for massages, and can help combine the numerous advantages of the essential oils and their scents with their own soothing, vitamin-rich properties.
Carrier oils can also be used with essential oils to create effective hair masks and can make for beneficial facial cleaners as well as nail and cuticle treatments.
What makes an ideal carrier oil?
What can be used as a carrier oil?
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Coconut oil
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Jojoba oil
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Sweet almond oil
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Argan oil
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Rosehip oil
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of avocado oil for massage?
Avocado oil is one of many alternatives to massage oils. It's moisturising, anti-inflammatory, and high in fat, making it a perfect base for a restorative massage.
What is the best carrier oil for skin?
Cold pressed oils like jojoba, argan, and sweet almond all make fantastic body oils thanks to their high levels of vitamin E. Vegetable oils like argan and coconut can also make great skincare bases.
Which carrier oil is the most moisturising?
Jojoba oil is often viewed as the most moisturising carrier oil due to its wealth of essential fatty acids that can repair and hydrate the skin, as well as its high levels of oleic acid.
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Argan Oil | Cold Pressed Carrier
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Avocado Oil | Carrier
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Castor Oil | Carrier
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Coconut Oil | (Fractionated) Carrier
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Grapeseed Oil | Carrier
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Jojoba Oil | (Golden) Carrier
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Rosehip Oil | Carrier
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Sea Buckthorn Oil | Carrier
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Sweet Almond Oil | Carrier
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Vitamin E Oil | Carrier
From £8.99How to use carrier oils
The moisturising properties and gentle consistencies of carrier oils make them easy to use and ideal for creating your own all-natural remedies at home.
Not all carrier oils are built equal, so trying out the best ones for you based on scent, durability, and absorption is a great place to start.
A good rule of thumb to adopt when using carrier oils is to dilute 2 drops of your chosen essential oils with one teaspoon of carrier oil. This will then make the essential oil safe to apply all over your skin (but remember to perform a patch test first!)
You can learn more about how to dilute your essential oils with carrier oils here.
Where are carrier oils sourced from?
In general, carrier oils are usually extracted from a vegetable, such as avocado or coconut; however, they can also be derived from nuts, seeds, and common plants or fruit kernels.
Most carrier oils are obtained via cold pressing, whereby the source of the oil is crushed without the use of heat in order to extract the oil from within it.
A lot of carrier oils are also associated with cooking; however, ensuring the oil is food-grade is an important step if you wish to use carrier oils in this way.