Carrier Oils - Properties and Profiles

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?

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

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

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 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)

Essential Oil Profiles

	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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