Carrier Oils
Carrier oils are vegetable oils derived from the
fatty portion of a plant, usually from the seeds, kernels or the
nuts. Essential oils, applied to the skin unfiluted can cause
severe irritation or reactions in some individuals. Carrier
oils are used to dilute essential and other oils prior to topical
application. Each carrier oil offers a different combination
of therapeutic properties and
characteristics.
Sweet Almond Oil (60 ml or 2 oz)
$10.00 (plus $3.00 shipping)
Sweet almond is a plant. It produces kernels (nuts) that are a familiar food. Sweet almond oil, prepared by pressing the kernels, is used to make medicine.Some people apply sweet almond directly to the skin to soften chapped skin, to soothe mucous membranes, and to kill germs.Sweet almond is also used to dilute certain essential oils so they can be applied directly to the skin.In manufacturing, sweet almond is used widely in cosmetics.
Coconut Oil (60 ml or 2 oz)
$10.00 (plus $3.00 shipping)
SPECIAL ORDER • PLEASE ALLOW 14 DAYS TO PROCESS Coconut oil is used as a carrier oil due to it being one of the most stable oils, it doesn’t go rancid, nor does it let the other oils, herbal extracts, or medicines spoil inside of it. It does not alter the properties of the oils and herbs mixed within it. Coconut oil has a multitude of health benefits, which include but are not limited to skin care, hair care, improving digestion and immunity against a host of infections and diseases.
Jojoba Oil (60 ml or 2 oz)
$10.00 (plus $3.00 shipping)
SPECIAL ORDER • PLEASE ALLOW 14 DAYS TO PROCESS Jojoba Oil can be added to other carrier oils in order to extend shelf lives, and has become a common oil in the aromatherapy industries because of it's excellent skin care properties. Jojoba is applied directly to the skin for acne, psoriasis, sunburn, and chapped skin. It is also used topically to encourage the regrowth of hair in people who are balding.
Rosehip Seed Oil (60 ml or 2 oz)
$10.00 (plus $3.00 shipping)
Rosehip Seed Oil is enriched with vitamin E and is extremely high in essential fatty acids and is known to help treat dry, irritated, weathered skin. Rosehip Seed Oil is also suitable for treating burns, scars and stretch marks. There are some concerns that it can aggravate acne conditions.