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When making roller bottle blends, always dilute your essential oils with a carrier oil! It will protect your skin and make your expensive essential oils go further.
When deciding which carrier oil to use for your blend, it’s important to consider what you will be using your blend for. There are many different carrier oils to choose from and they each have their own specialty.
The highest quality carrier oils retain all their natural medicinal properties and are chock-full of essential fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
Keep reading our carrier oil guide for 5 carrier oils you'll want to try!
COCONUT OIL
Shelf life: 2-4 years
The oil smells of coconut and can be used either as a carrier oil or on its own. It can be applied to the skin, hair, and lips, and helps to protect the skin by leaving a thin layer behind.
Coconut oil is solid and creamy at room temperature.
Uses: Coconut oil contains skin-nourishing fatty acids and polyphenols, which makes it a great carrier oil for massage oils and skin care preparations.
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JOJOBA OIL
Shelf life: 5 years
Jojoba oil, which is really a wax, is commonly used in massage. Due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties, it might help in the treatment of mild acne. Jojoba oil is yellow and has a distinct but pleasant smell.
In aromatherapy, it absorbs well and could be a good choice for those with oily or acne-prone skin.
Uses: Jojoba oil absorbs easily in the skin and doesn’t clog pores. This makes it a good carrier oil option for massage oils, facial moisturizers, and bath oils.
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EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
Shelf life: 6 months
The light and sweet-smelling evening primrose oil has been used in aromatherapy and skin care for many years. It is thought to be useful in many skin conditions, including eczema.
It is usually expensive, and aromatherapists tend to blend it with other carrier oils. It has a high essential fatty acid content, meaning that it deteriorates and goes rancid quite quickly.
Uses: Evening Primrose Oil has been used in aromatherapy and natural skin care to aid many skin conditions including eczema.
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ROSEHIP OIL
Shelf life: 6-12 months
Rosehip oil is rich in essential fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid. It has been shown to have antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects and is used to treat various skin conditions.
Rosehip oil is a natural source of vitamin C and vitamin E.
Uses: Rosehip oil is high in vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is a natural retinoid that helps fight aging, and both vitamins can help reverse the effects of the sun on your skin. Use it as a carrier oil for dry skin remedies, massage oils, and moisturizers.
REVIVE has a 4 oz bottle of Rosehip Carrier Oil here.
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GRAPESEED OIL
Shelf life: 6-12 months
Grapeseed oil is considered to be an all-purpose oil that is commonly used in aromatherapy, from massage to skin care. It has a light aroma that is slightly sweet and nutty, and it is virtually clear in color. It leaves a glossy film on the skin.
This oil is made from the pressings of the seeds from particular grape varieties.
Uses: Grapeseed oil is lightweight, easily absorbed by the skin, and has a neutral scent. It’s a good carrier oil to use with essential oils to make body oils and massage oils.
REVIVE has a 4 oz bottle of Grapeseed Carrier Oil here.
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