Here are great information about the benefits of each carrier oils. ☺️Almond Oil
- moisturizing for your skin
- very versatile so it works in many types of recipes
- high in vitamins A and E to nourish your skin
- not advisable for those who have a nut allergy
Apricot Kernel Oil
- very gentle so it's great for sensitive skin or recipes for children
- very versatile so it's a great substitute for almond oil
- often used in lotion recipes and for hot oil treatments
Avocado Oil
- high in essential fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins
- great for sensitive skin or problem skin and eczema
- usually combined with other carrier oils and not used alone
Castor Oil
- anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal
- often used on irritated skin
- usually combined with other oils and not used alone
Coconut Oil
- has a heavenly smell
- naturally anti-fungal and anti-bacterial so it's great for lip balms and lotions
- solid at room temperature so it will harden a recipe when added
- can be combined with other oils so the final result is not so hard
- better to look for unrefined coconut oil because refined ones may contain chemicals like sodium hydroxide
Evening Primrose Oil
- used to combat skin dryness and skin irritations
- great for skin and hair and is said to reduce the effects of aging
- also great for eczema
Flax Seed Oil
- high in vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids
- especially great for hair because it promotes hair growth
Grapeseed Oil
- a dry oil so it's not as oily on your skin
- used in hair recipes and skin recipes
- a natural astringent so it's great for acne prone or oily skin
Jojoba Oil
- a popular carrier oil because it's very close to the oils our body naturally produces
- can be easily absorbed by the skin without being greasy
- can clog pores though so it's best used with other oils
Macadamia Nut Oil
- a dry oil so it can be absorbed quickly without leaving an oily residue
- great for skin and hair
Olive Oil
- readily available in nearly any supermarket so it's a popular beauty recipe ingredient
- great to use to infuse herbs
- has good fats for skin and hair, but it will leave behind excess oil that doesn't soak in to the skin right away
Rosehip Seed Oil
- high in vitamins A and E for the skin
- has essential fatty acids to promote elastin and collagen production
- often used in creams and balms for stretch marks, burns, wrinkles, eczema, and sunburns
Safflower Oil
- high in linoleic acid so it's a great oil for acne prone skin
- often used for oil cleansing because it removes oil and dirt from the skin without drying the skin or hair
- lubricates the skin which traps moisture next to you skin
Sesame Seed Oil
- a light oil so it's often used in massage oils
- moisturizes the skin without being overly oily
Sunflower Oil
- often used in recipes to treat psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, or damaged skin
- a light oil so it can also be used as a massage oil
Enjoy and keep on making recipes with carrier oils! ❤️
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