Carrier Oil Profiles

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Carrier oils, also known as vegetable oils, base oils or fixed oils, are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying to the skin.

What are Carrier Oils?

See the What are Carrier Oils? article for detailed information on what carrier oils are and how they are used.

What are Essential Fatty Acids?

Carrier oils that are rich in Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are especially nourishing to the skin. See the Essential Fatty Acids article for an overview of these important nutrients.

What are Infused Oils?

An infused oil consists of a carrier oil that has been permeated with one or more herbs. The benefit to using an infused oil as opposed to a plain carrier oil is that the infused oil will contain the therapeutic properties of both the carrier oil and the herbs that were infused into the oil. Learn more here.

Carrier Oil Profiles

Each carrier oil differs in its therapeutic properties and characteristics. Click on the links below to learn more about each oil.

Sweet Almond Oil		Kukui Nut Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil		Macadamia Nut Oil
Avocado Oil		Meadowfoam Oil
Borage Seed Oil		Olive Oil
Camellia Seed Oil		Peanut Oil
Cranberry Seed Oil		Pecan Oil
Evening Primrose Oil		Pomegranate Seed Oil
Fractionated Coconut Oil		Rose Hip Oil
Grapeseed Oil		Seabuckthorn Berry Oil
Hazelnut Oil		Sesame Oil
Hemp Seed Oil		Sunflower Oil
Jojoba		Watermelon Seed Oil

Vegetable Butter Profiles

Vegetable butters are not carrier oils, but the beneficial properties of vegetable butters like Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter make them lipids that are suitable for use in aromatherapy. See the What are Carrier Oils? article for general information about vegetable butters, and click on the below links to learn specific information about Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter.

Cocoa Butter

Shea Butter

Essential Oil Profiles

View detailed Essential Oil Profiles on 105 essential oils, CO2s and absolutes.

Important Note: The information provided on AromaWeb is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

General Safety Information: Use caution when trying any new ingredient, including carrier oils on the skin or in the hair. Those with nut allergies should consult their medical practitioner before coming into contact with nut oils, butters or other nut products. Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Safety information can be found by visiting the Safety Information page. For very in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand.

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Own Profiles on 375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols
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