Selecting complimentary carrier oils for your essential oils is very important. Always consider the healing properties of each carrier oil, its density, and its shelf life.
A wide range of carrier oils offers specific qualities that make them suitable for other purposes or use with various essential oils.
- Fractionated Coconut oil is one of the most familiar carrier oil for massage oil. It has a more extended shelf with its natural anti-inflammatory properties.
- Apricot oil is also a great carrier oil because of its anti-inflammation properties.
- Avocado oil is another standard carrier oil rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins A, E, and D, improving skin health, especially for eczema, psoriasis, dry, aging, dehydrated skin, and helps prevent chapping and cracked skin.
- Argan Oil is an expensive carrier oil with moisturizing properties rich in nutrients.
- Grapeseed oil is light and has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
- Jojoba oil is rich in Vitamin E and is an excellent moisturizer for hair and skin.
- Castor oil is thick and has been known for centuries for conditioning hair and preventing hair loss.
- Olive oil is another standard carrier oil that helps maintain cholesterol levels.
Essential Things To Remember About Carrier Oils
When selecting your carrier oils, consider using essential oils to increase the efficacy of both oils. Some carrier oils pair well with essential oils designed to relieve pain and inflammation, while others are best suited for oils that improve the appearance of skin.