The Carrier Oil Palette

Fixed Oils, Butters, Herbal Oils, and CO2 Extracts of the Carrier Oil Palette

The Carrier Oil Palette
Authors: Jade Shutes & Sherilyn Siegmund-Roach
Publisher: The School for Aromatic Studies
Copyright: 2022
ISBN: 1737233169 / 978-1737233169
Pages: 229

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Carrier Oils, also known as vegetable oils, base oils, fixed oils and fatty oils, play an important part within holistic aromatherapy and in personal care applications.

The Carrier Oil Palette by Jade Shutes & Sherilyn Siegmund-Roach is a must-have book for understanding the composition of carrier oils, their benefits within aromatherapy and personal care applications and the difference between the carrier oils that are available.

Full of color photography, illustration, charts, extensive references support the invaluable information throughout the book's 229 pages. It includes a very helpful index.

The Carrier Oil Palette is the most well organized, and aesthetically appealing book covering carrier oils that I have come across in over a decade.

The authors provide extensive profiles and details for 50 carriers. They categorize them into these groups:

11 Core Carrier Oils
15 Enhancer Carrier Oils
7 Herbal (Infused) Oils
10 Vegetable Butters
8 CO2 Extracts Used as Fixed or Herbal Oils

In addition to detailed carrier oil profiles covered in parts 3-6 of the book, Part One of The Carrier Oil Palette provides an extensive overview to the production, composition and chemistry of carrier oils. Part Two delves into the anatomy of the skin and the benefits of carrier oils. Ample appendices support the information for all parts of the book.

From the Back Cover of The Carrier Oil Palette by Jade Shutes & Sherilyn Siegmund-Roach:

The Carrier Oil Palette covers fixed oils, butters, herbal oils, and CO2 extracts used in aromatherapy, herbal practice, and botanical body care formulation. The book provides an overview of the chemistry of carrier oils as well as the role lipids have in supporting the health of the skin. It explains the principles behind carrier oil storage and the use of additional antioxidant ingredients. It also discusses sustainability concerns and suggests approaches for addressing these concerns.

The strength of this book lies in the up-to-date research it provides in its monographs on twenty-six fixed oils, seven herbal oils, ten natural butters, and eight fixed oil and herbal CO2 extracts. These monographs describe the therapeutic benefits of topical carrier oils applications to the skin and other body systems as well as recommendations for product formulation. An extensive list of references supports this in-depth research. The information is also summarized in numerous tables and appendices for easy reference.

As respected aromatherapists and herbalists, the authors understand the complexities and challenges of developing safe, effective phytotherapy blends and products. They have written this book for all readers, including charts and lists to make the information approachable.

Whether you develop aromatherapy and herbal products for your family or professional practice, this unique, easy-to-use book will guide you to selecting carrier oils to target any type of skin concern for all ages and conditions, as well as address multiple concerns for other body systems. The Carrier Oil Palette will become a keystone in your essential oil or herbal library as a much-loved and well-used reference.

About the Authors (From the Inside Front of Book)

Jade Shutes, BA, Dipl. AT., Herbalist, CCA

Jade Shutes is an aromatherapist, herbalist, writer, researcher, aromatic and medicinal plants gardener, and an aromatic distiller. She holds a Diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy, Holistic Massage, Anatomy and Physiology, and Reflexology from the Raworth College of Natural Medicine in Dorking, UK, and a Diploma in Aromatherapy from the International Therapist Examining board (ITEC). She also holds certificates in herbal medicine.

Jade is the founder of the School for Aromatic Studies (aromaticstudies.com). She has also served two highly successful and rewarding terms as NAHA President (2000-2003 and 2013-2015) and was pivotal in setting educational standards for aromatherapy education. She is the author of Aromatherapy for Bodyworkers.

Jade is currently the steward of 70 acres of land in Virginia, Yarrow Mtn. Farm, where she offers distillation, botanical body care, and aromatherapy retreats. She also offers transformational retreats for women.

Sherilyn Siegmund-Roach, B.A., MSc., CCA

Sherilyn Siegmund-Roach has always been fascinated by the natural world and the miraculous complexities of both the human body and ecological systems. With her academic degrees in biology and science education, it was natural that phytotherapy would become a vital part of her life after she retired from a 24-year career as a K-12 public school math and science teacher. Sherilyn completed the clinical level Scholars Program at Aromahead Institute and is a professional member of both the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists.

She shares her love of herbs and essential oils with her extended family (4 generations) and friends. Her clinical aromatherapy practice, Golden Heart Essentials, has included consulting and providing education for hospice programs, as well as teaching, writing, and editing for online phytotherapy academies.

In her continuing studies, Sherilyn seeks out the best ways to combine herbs and essential oils to support a holistic approach to wellness. Sherilyn’s lifelong passions for learning and sharing continue to take her down new, exciting paths every day.

Table of Contents for The Carrier Oil Palette

Part One: About Carrier Oils

About Carrier Oils
Therapeutic Benefits of Oils
Carrier Oil Production
How Refining Affects Quality
The Chemistry of Carrier Oils
Major Components of Carrier Oils
Fatty Acid Naming Conventions
Fatty Acid Chart
Saturated Fatty Acids
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Minor Components of Carrier Oils
Minor Components Chart
Fat-soluble Vitamins and Nutrients Found in Carrier Oils
Fats vs. Oils

Part Two: Lipids and the Skin

Anatomy & Physiology of the Skin
Skin Ecology: Layers of Protection
The Dermal Microbiome
Sebaceous Glands, Sebum, and the Dermal Microbiome
The Skin’s Acid Mantle
The Skin’s Barrier Function
Transepidermal Water Loss and the Natural Moisturizing Factor
Fatty Acids and the Skin
Moisturizers and Skin Barrier Repair

Part Three: The Core Carrier Oils

The Core Carrier Oils
Carrier Oil Storage
Almond, Sweet
Apricot
Argan
Baobab
Camelina
Jojoba
Marula
Olive
Safflower
Sesame
Sunflower

Part Four: The Enhancer Carrier Oils

The Enhancer Carrier Oils
About Antioxidants
Cold-Pressed Oils vs. CO2 Extracts
Avocado
Black Cumin
Borage
Castor
Evening Primrose
Hemp
Meadowfoam
Neem
Pomegranate
Pumpkin
Raspberry
Rose (Rosehip)
Sacha Inchi
Sea Buckthorn

Sea Buckthorn (seed)
Sea Buckthorn (pulp)

Tamanu

Part Five: The Herbal Oils

The Herbal Oils
How to Make an Herbal Oil
Arnica
Calendula
Carrot
Chickweed
Comfrey
Cottonwood
St. John’s Wort

Part Six: The Butters

The Butters
Babassu
Cocoa Butter
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Cupuacu
Kokum
Kombo
Kpangnan
Mango
Palm (kernel)
Shea

Appendices

Core and Enhancer Carrier Oil Charts
Sustainability and Zero Waste
Limited Glossary of Terms
Shelf Lives of Fixed Oils and Butters
Fixed Oils with >20% Essential Fatty Acids
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Omega-9 Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid (Omega-9) Content >50%
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) Content >50%
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3) Content >25%
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (Omega-6) Content >10%
Oils with Notable Omega-6:Omega-3 ratio
Sources of Less Common Fatty Acids and Influential Compounds
Oils High in Medium Chain (C8-C12) Fatty Acids
Oils High in Very Long Chain (C20-C22) Fatty Acids
Significant Sources of Carotenoids /li>
Tocopherol Content >1700mg/kg
Carrier Oils High in Squalene
Sterol Content >3000 mg/kg
Oils That Can Extend the Shelf Life of Other Oils
Top Recommended Base Oils for Herbal Infusions
Carrier Oils for Wound Healing or Skin Regeneration
Oil-Bearing Plant Botanical Families

References, Image Credits, and Index

References
Image Credits
Index

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