What are carrier oils?
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What are carrier oils?
@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan | Health blog
Quite simply, carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils.
In its' concentrated form, essential oils are not advisable to be placed directly on the skin because it may be irritating, too strong, or too hot when applied directly so it is imperative to mix it with a carrier oil (also known as base oil) first.
Furthermore, since essential oils are volatile and can evaporate quickly, it is diluted with carrier oil to stabilize it and help spread it over a large area of the body.
There is a wide range of oils that can be used as carrier oils for cosmetics, massage, aromatherapy, bath oil, and other therapeutic purposes. Amongst the best known carrier oils are:
- Olive carrier oil
- Sunflower carrier oil
- Sweet almond carrier oil
- Coconut carrier oil
- Jojoba carrier oil
- Avocado carrier oil
- Argan carrier oil
- Apricot carrier oil
- Grapeseed carrier oil
