Base Oils
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Base oils (sometimes called "carrier" oils) are a key part of aromatherapy. They should be used to dilute essential oils so they can be applied to the skin without causing reactions or side effects such as irritation, flushing, or burning. These base oils are usually extracted from seeds and nuts, such as coconut or avocado. It stands to reason that carrier oils each have different properties and uses. The carrier oil you choose will depend on the intended use and the desired outcome. Read more >-
100% Pure Castor from Naka Platinum supports a wide variety of benefits and makes a great addition to your natural skin and hair care regimens. The fatty acids found in Castor Oil help prevent your skin and scalp from drying by retaining moisture. As an essential oil, Castor Oil can be used as a carrier oil to dilute your favourite essential oil combinations when diffusing [LIQUID]
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100% Pure Castor from Naka Platinum supports a wide variety of benefits and makes a great addition to your natural skin and hair care regimens. The fatty acids found in Castor Oil help prevent your skin and scalp from drying by retaining moisture. As an essential oil, Castor Oil can be used as a carrier oil to dilute your favourite essential oil combinations when diffusing [LIQUID]
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100% Pure Castor from Naka Platinum supports a wide variety of benefits and makes a great addition to your natural skin and hair care regimens. The fatty acids found in Castor Oil help prevent your skin and scalp from drying by retaining moisture. As an essential oil, Castor Oil can be used as a carrier oil to dilute your favourite essential oil combinations when diffusing [LIQUID]
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100% Pure Castor from Naka Platinum supports a wide variety of benefits and makes a great addition to your natural skin and hair care regimens. The fatty acids found in Castor Oil help prevent your skin and scalp from drying by retaining moisture. As an essential oil, Castor Oil can be used as a carrier oil to dilute your favourite essential oil combinations when diffusing [LIQUID]
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This 100% pure certified organic Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) oil from Naka PLATINUM is ideal to use as a body conditioner, in your hair and on your skin. This pure Jojoba moisturizing oil is cold-pressed + UV Protected. Jojoba oil is very close in structure to our natural skin oil (sebum) and makes a great natural moisturizer and cleanser. [LIQUID]
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This 100% pure certified organic Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) oil from Naka Platimum is ideal to use as a body conditioner, in your hair and on your skin. This pure Jojoba moisturizing oil is cold-pressed + UV Protected. Jojoba oil is very close in structure to our natural skin oil (sebum) and makes a great natural moisturizer and cleanser. [LIQUID]
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This 100% pure certified organic Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) oil from Naka Platimum is ideal to use as a body conditioner, in your hair and on your skin. This pure Jojoba moisturizing oil is cold-pressed + UV Protected. Jojoba oil is very close in structure to our natural skin oil (sebum) and makes a great natural moisturizer and cleanser. [LIQUID]
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This 100% pure certified organic Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) oil from Naka Platimum is ideal to use as a body conditioner, in your hair and on your skin. This pure Jojoba moisturizing oil is cold-pressed + UV Protected. Jojoba oil is very close in structure to our natural skin oil (sebum) and makes a great natural moisturizer and cleanser. [LIQUID]
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100% PURE, ORGANIC ARGAN OIL FROM NAKA. Quickly absorbable, nourishing and lightweight, 100% Pure, Organic Argan Oil from Naka is a staple for your natural beauty care regimen. Enjoy the benefits of argan oil as natural moisturizer for your skin and hair. 100% Pure Argan is a great source of vitamin E (tocopherols) as well as other antioxidants, such as ferulic acid. This gives Argan Oil the a...
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Because essential oils are extremely concentrated, it is important to dilute your oils in other carrier oils. Naka's is 100% Pure Almond Oil. Moisturizing & nourishing Almond Oil is ideal for revitalizing your skin, without clogging pores and is ideal for entire body use. Being odourless and light, Almond Oil is a staple oil for all your aromatherapy and natural beauty needs. [LIQUID]
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100% PURE ALMOND OIL FROM NOW FOODS 100% NATURAL VEGETABLE-DERIVED ALMOND OIL, COLD-PRESSED TO ENSURE OPTIMAL QUALITY. Almond oil nourishes and revitalizes your skin, without clogging poresskin. Almond oil is a great moisturizer for face or body, it can be used daily after cleansing, or just through the winter months when our skin is exposed to the elements and in need of extra nourishment. Th...
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For skin in need of clean and natural nourishment, as a moisturizer or for massage, turn to NOW Organic Almond Sweet Oil. This certified Organic Almond Oil from NOW Solutions is a natural oil that’s perfect for nourishing and reviving any skin type. Almond Oil is easily absorbed and won’t clog pores, promoting clear, soft, healthy-looking skin. This natural skin-nourishing oil is ideal for the ...
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100% PURE ALMOND OIL FROM NOW FOODS 100% NATURAL VEGETABLE-DERIVED ALMOND OIL, COLD-PRESSED TO ENSURE OPTIMAL QUALITY. Almond oil nourishes and revitalizes your skin, without clogging pores. Almond oil is a great moisturizer for face or body, it can be used daily after cleansing, or just through the winter months when our skin is exposed to the elements and in need of extra nourishment. This 1...
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100% PURE APRICOT KERNEL OIL FORM NOW FOODS 100% PURE FOOD GRADE APRICOT KERNEL OIL DERIVED FROM MEDITERRANEAN APRICOT. This delicate oil is lovely for giving your skin a beautiful glow. High in vitamin A, minerals, and essential fatty acids, apricot oil works wonders on prematurely aging skin by softening fine lines and nourishing dry, dull skin. Aroma therapists often use this oil to mix wit...
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100% PURE APRICOT KERNEL OIL FORM NOW FOODS 100% PURE FOOD GRADE APRICOT KERNEL OIL DERIVED FROM MEDITERRANEAN APRICOT. This delicate oil is lovely for giving your skin a beautiful glow. High in vitamin A, minerals, and essential fatty acids, apricot oil works wonders on prematurely aging skin by softening fine lines and nourishing dry, dull skin. Aroma therapists often use this oil to mix wit...
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100% PURE AVOCADO OIL FROM NOW FOODS 100% NATURAL AVOCADO OIL DERIVED FROM AMERICAN AVOCADOS. Slightly heavier oil than others, Avocado is excellent for softening extremely dry, cracked skin. Often use by aroma therapists to mix with fragrant oils to produce healing rubs and ointments. It is nutrient rich oil containing amino acids, proteins, vitamin A, D, and E. Generally used as salad oil, a...
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100% PURE AVOCADO OIL FROM NOW FOODS 100% NATURAL AVOCADO OIL DERIVED FROM AMERICAN AVOCADOS. Slightly heavier oil than others, Avocado is excellent for softening extremely dry, cracked skin. Often use by aroma therapists to mix with fragrant oils to produce healing rubs and ointments. It is nutrient rich oil containing amino acids, proteins, vitamin A, D, and E. Generally used as salad oil, a...
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NOW Solutions 100% Pure Castor Oil is expeller-pressed from the seed of Ricinus communis and is virtually odourless. Since biblical times, it has been used to help support and soften skin and hair, and is considered by many to be one of the finest naturally sourced skin emollients available today. Use NOW Solutions 100% Pure Castor Oil by applying a few drops of castor oil, topically, to the de...
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CASTOR OIL LIQUID FROM NOW FOODS Now Foods Castor Oil is an oil derived from the beans of the castor plant. (Ricinus communis). 100% Pure Castor Oil is expeller-pressed from the seed of Ricinus communisand is virtually odorless and tasteless. While it's applicable in many other areas of wellness, Castor Oil is considered by many to be one of the finest natural skin emollients available today. ...
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100% PURE AND NATURAL GRAPE SEED OIL DERIVED FROM ITALIAN GRAPE SEEDS. This popular oil is often found as a base in many cosmetic products because of it light texture and skin softening benefits. Grape seed Oil is naturally odorless and many Aroma therapists use it as carrier oil when mixing fragrances. Suitable for all skin types, Grape Seed oil works wonders on dry, chapped skin and does not...
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Carrier Oils, What Are They?
Carrier oils (or base oils) are a key part of aromatherapy. They should be used to dilute essential oils so they can be applied to the skin without causing reactions or side effects such as irritation, flushing, or burning.
These base oils are usually vegetable, such as coconut or avocado. It stands to reason that carrier oils each have different properties and uses. The carrier oil you choose will depend on the intended use and the desired outcome.
Why Are Base Oils Used In Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy has been around for centuries. The practice entails using essential oils that have been extracted from various parts of plants (flowers, bark, leaves, fruit, and other aromatic portions of a botanical) and then distilled. These plant extracts contain a high concentration of aromatic compounds that offer many impressive therapeutic properties.
Aromatic use is one of three primary methods of using essential oils, along with topical applications. When inhaled, either directly from the bottle or used in a diffuser, the molecules in essential oils travel from the olfactory nerves directly to the brain, impacting the amygdala (the emotional center of the brain). Essential oils can also be diluted with carrier oils and applied to the skin through massage, lotions, or bath salts and may be added to shampoos and conditioners, etc.
Common Carrier Oils in Aromatherapy
Some of the most frequently used carrier oils include:
Apricot Kernel Oil – has antiseptic, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects. It nourishes the skin, decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin tone, and is an excellent base for essential oils.
Argan Oil – is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree that is endemic to Morocco. The oil is made up of fatty acids and various phenolic compounds and is a rich source of vitamin E. It offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Avocado Oil – is rich in healthy fats. In fact, almost 70% of avocado oil is oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. Used topically, avocado oil is highly emollient for dry skin types and offers balancing and nourishing properties.
Black Seed Oil – comes from the black cumin seed, which contains Nigellone, a natural antihistamine compound. Black seed oil also possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, making it ideal for treating numerous skin conditions.
Coconut Oil – a very popular carrier oil that is exceptionally light and emollient. It softens and hydrates dry skin while increasing essential oil distribution. Coconut oil leaves skin feeling silky smooth, without any greasy residue.
Grapeseed Oil – is pressed from different grape varieties, including chardonnay and riesling grapes. It is commonly used in aromatherapy as an all-purpose oil and is appropriate in a wide range of applications, from massage to skin care.
Jojoba Oil – has a mild, almost imperceptible scent, so it takes on the smell of its immediate environment. As such, when used as a carrier, jojoba fixes the scent of the essential oil(s) you add to it, making it an ideal carrier or base for essential oils and perfumes.
Olive Oil – is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E and is easily absorbed into the skin. However, olive oil has an extremely heavy viscosity, oily texture, and distinct aroma, which makes it less preferred than other oils for skin care and aromatherapy applications.
Rosehip Oil – contains vitamins A and C and oleic acid, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, and gamma-linolenic acid, which are all essential fatty acids. It is ideally suited to reduce the look of sun damage, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation and treat acne.
Sweet Almond Oil – is one of the most widely used carrier oils in aromatherapy and cosmetic applications. It provides excellent slip and is not easily absorbed, which makes it ideal for massage. It helps hydrate dry, itchy skin and is the perfect base oil to use with essential oils for DIY cosmetic/self-care recipes.
How to Dilute Essential Oils In Carrier Oils/Base Oils
According to The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, DIY massage and body oil blends should contain no more than 2.5% of essential oils, depending on the essential oil(s) being used. Essential oils blends for the face should be more diluted, typically containing no more than 1% to 2.5% of essential oils. Those with sensitive skin should use no more than 0.5% to 1% of essential oils in their facial treatments.
Carrier oils can vary widely in price based on several factors, such as the plant it's made from, how it is processed, whether or not it’s organic, the quantity, and its source. Read labels carefully to ensure you select the oil that best suits your needs.
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