Carrier oils often called base oils , vegetable oils or base oils. A lot of carrier oils are rich in fatty acids and other nutrients and can enhance the absorption of essential oils into the skin. Carrier oils also provide the lubrication needed for the therapist’s hands to move freely and can work out on the clients’ skin.
There are some interesting properties of the carrier oils for example Apricot Kernel and avocado oils are rich and nourishing and help dry and aging skin. Jojoba in fact is a wax but often called oil, contains similar structure as human skin so great for penetration and nourishing the skin. Rosehip oil helps reducing scar and stretch mark while Wheatgerm oil contain high proportion of natural Vitamin E and good for anti-oxidant so helps prevent other oils for going rancid. Coconut oil as medium chain saturated fatty acids so not oxidize easily and great for skin and hair. Anyhow all carrier oils oxidize sooner or later after being exposed to the air so need to store well and closed the container tightly.
Carrier Oil | Latin Name | Source | Code |
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Apricot Organic | Prunus armeniaca | Spain | C001-OR |
Apricot | Prunus armeniaca | Spain | C001-A |
Avocado | Persea americana | Spain | C021 |
Coconut Organic | Cocus nucifera | Thailand | C011 |
Grape seed | Vitis vinifera | Spain | C004-A |
Jojoba Organic | Simmondsia chinensis | Spain | C003-OR |
Jojoba Golden | Simmondsia chinensis | Spain | C003 |
Jojoba Clear | Simmondsia chinensis | Spain | C003-A |
Macadamia | Macadamia integrifolia | Spain | C020 |
Olive Organic | Olea europaea | Spain | C019-OR |
Olive | Olea europaea | Spain | C019 |
Rice Bran | Oryza sativa | Thailand | C022 |
Rosehip | Rosa rubiginosa | Spain | C014 |
Sesame | Sesamum indicum | Thailand | C009 |
Sunflower | Helianthus annuus | Spain | C015 |
Sweet Almond | Prunus amygdalis | Spain | C002-A |
Wheatgerm | Triticum vulgare | Spain | C005 |
Walnut | Juglans regia | Spain | C023 |