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Carrier Oils - Properties and 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.

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What are Carrier Oils? What are Essential Fatty Acids?
Carrier Oils

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


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? Vegetable Butter Profiles
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.

Vegetable Butters


Vegetable butters are more firm in texture and are not really carrier oils, but their beneficial properties make them lipids that are suitable for use as carriers 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

 
Carrier Oil Profiles (Vegetable Oils)


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 Oil   Watermelon Seed Oil
     

 
Essential Oil Profiles


View detailed Essential Oil Profiles on 110 essential oils, CO2s and absolutes.

 
 
 

Own Profiles on 375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols
In 375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols, Jeanne Rose supplies brief monographs (summaries) of essential oils, hydrosols and other botanicals.   Read a review of this book or purchase this book from Amazon.com for a discount off the normal retail price.

 
 

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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