Aromatherapy Carrier Oils

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Aromatherapy Carrier Oils Guide

The carrier oils listed below are the most popular, if you are still not sure after reading about them almond oil is a good all-round carrier oil to try.

ALMOND (SWEET)

Fairly light odourless, most skins. General-purpose oil,  readily absorbed into the skin. It has a soothing effect and is available cold pressed containing vit-A,B1,B2,B6,E

APRICOT KERNEL

Light odourless oil similar properties to almond, suitable for delicate areas of skin and the face. Contains vit-A, some vit-B groups.

ARNICA

Macerated oil made with arnica montana, good for bruises, bumps, contusions, aches/pains, backache, injuries, strains/sprains, (not on broken skin.)   

AVOCADO

Thick green oil, , good for dry ageing skin, it should be mixed (10-30%) with a lighter oil. Rich in nutrients Contains vit-A,B,D, lecithin

BORAGE SEED

Contains: Gamma Linolenic Acid, vitamins, minerals. Highest source of GLA Uses psoriasis, eczema, prematurely aged skin; regenerating and stimulating skin cell activity. very penetrating. Use at 10% dilution

CALENDULA

Macerated oil, containing calendula, good healing anti-inflammatory properties, suitable for damaged skin, sores, eczema, scars, cracked skin.

CARROT

Orange oil, vegetable oil with carrot extract. rich in beta-carotene, vit-B,C,D,E. good for ageing, inflamed, damaged or scarred skin. 

COCONUT

Solid at room temperature, liquefies at body heat, used for dry skin and hair treatments, you can melt it stir in essential oils allow it to set again and use as required.

COMFREY

Macerated oil with herb comfrey, super healing properties, for aches. broken bones, arthritis, rheumatism, wounds, burns.

EVENING PRIMROSE

excellent for eczema, psoriasis and dry/ageing skin, it contains linoleic acid (GLA) other vitamins and minerals. Use 10% in a base oil as its expensive.

FLAX SEED

Vitamin F, lipids, glycerides and saturated fatty acids.Uses: Analgesic, useful for sciatica, rheumatism, skin ulcers; use 100% for shingles, caution with sensitive skin, may be irritating. Scar healing, and burns. 

GRAPESEED

Light odourless oil particularly suitable for oily skin, contains linoleic acid, vit-E. another good all round base oil which is not expensive . 

HAZELNUT

Rich nourishing oil with a nutty smell. Contains , linoleic acid, vitamins and minerals. Useful for acne, scarred, or ageing skin.

HEMP SEED

Rich in Essential omega fatty acids and proteins. Used For skin and hair. Sinks into the skin and hair eisily makes hair shiny.

JOJOBA

This is in fact a liquid wax, it combines well with sebum and penetrates the skin very easily, it it a great balancing oil for skin types and hair. 

KIKUI NUT

Contains: Palmitoleic acid, 60% oleic acid, very stable Uses: All skin, tones aged or dry skin, Skin softening. wound healing. In France is used as aid against sunburn.

OLIVE

Cold pressed oil is thick green, it is good for rheumatism, aches/pains, and dry or inflamed skin. Rich in a number of vitamins and minerals, it needs diluting(10-50%)

ROSE HIP OIL

GLA, Linolenic acids, oleic acid, palmitic acid Uses: dry, scaly dull skin, eczema, psoriasis, over pigmented skin, scars, Avoid with oily or blemished skins. Use as 10% additive or neat for very dry, aging skins.

ST JOHNS WORT

Red macerated oil with St Johns wort herb, has antiseptic, healing, pain relieving properties, sooths nerve pain great for sciatica, neuralgia, backache, damaged skin, wounds.

SESAME OIL

Contains: vitamins esp. vit. E, minerals, proteins, lecithin, amino acids Uses: psoriasis, eczema, rheumatism, arthritis, tanning aid, softening all skin types. Thick oil with strong odor. Use as base or 10% dilution

SUNFLOWER

Light oil often used as a base for macerated oils, it contains vit-A,B,D,E, and makes a good inexpensive massage base oil.

WHEATGERM

Thick amber oil, rich in vit-E, suitable for dry damaged ageing or scarred skin helps prevent stretch marks, need to be blended (10-20%) with another base oil.

Eve Taylor Carrier Oils  Back to Top
Over 34 carrier oils are available. from the well known to the more obscure. All are selected from known botanical species realistically priced. Sourced and selected from around the world by experts with over 30 years experience, ensures that your carriers oils go through the
same vigorous quality control as all Eve Taylor products. Coming from only the finest crops, maintains each carrier oil is selected for purity and efficacy.

Almond Sweet Oil one of the most popular carrier oils. Cold pressed yields the highest quality.
Pale yellow in colour slightly viscous and oily in texture.
High in essential fatty acids. An excellent emollient is beneficial for dry skin. Helps to soothe inflammation.

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Almomd Oil 100ml
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Jojoba Carrier Oil Cold pressed Jojoba is a light golden coloured liquid wax..
Contains myristic acid which is an anti-inflammatory agent, thus may be beneficial in blends for muscle and joint.
Suitable for all skin types in particular dry scalp, Psoraisis, eczema, chapped skin.

Free to U.K Post Total:£14.99 

★★★★★

Jojoba Oil 100ml

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