CARRIER OILS PROPERTIES Sweet Almond Oil
The large molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. Sweet almond oil contains vitamins A, B1, B2 and B6 and a small amount of E. Protects and nourishes the skin.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Medium-light weight oil suitable for massage. Use in cream and lotion recipes. Good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. Contains minerals and vitamins.
Avocado Oil
Medium-heavy weight oil suitable for massage. Use up to one-fourth to a cream or salve base. Contains vitamins A, B, and D and is rich in lecithin. Penetrates the upper layers of the skin. Has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles.
Grapeseed Oil
Light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. Contains vitamins, minerals and protein. Good all around oil.
Hazelnut Oil
Medium weight oil suitable for light massage. Perfect for base oil for creams. Hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. It is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. Contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid.
Jojoba, Refined Colorless
Jojoba is not an oil, but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. Most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. A must in all your cream and lotion recipes. It is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. Useful oil in cases of acne.
Jojoba, Golden Organic
Choose this Jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. Less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. Not quite as stable. Jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties.
Kukui Nut Oil
Light to medium weight oil. New on the scene, this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. Has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. Not offensive. Kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. An excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas.
Macadamia Nut Oil
Medium weight oil suitable for massage. It is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. Very nice "feel" to the oil when applied to the skin.
Olive Oil
Heavy weight oil suitable for massage. Wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. Use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable.
Sunflower Nut Oil
Very light weight oil - perfect choice for bath oils. Also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. Not suitable for massage due to absorption rate.
