Which Carrier OIl for Your Skin? The Other part of the Equation

Which Carrier Oil for Your Skin?

The Other Part of the Equation.

Last month I wrote about carrier oils in general; so this month I will give you more specific information to help you decide which oils are right for you and when and how to use them.
Carrier oils have become so exciting to me. I used to think of them as just oils to dilute essential oils but there is so much more to them.
Nobody knows your skin better than you do. When you make up your own skincare products, you can work with oils and ingredients that help your unique skin type look its best.
There are over 12,000 chemicals used in women’s cosmetics, many of which have never been tested for safety.

Why use a carrier oil?

a. Essential oils can be expensive when used neat and they quickly evaporate.
b. Neat essential oils can lead to skin sensitization.
c. Can’t massage into a large area
d. Ingested neat essential oils may cling to the mucous membrane and may burn your mouth and irritate the oesophagus.
e. Use carrier oils to create body moisturisers, facial cleansers, improve skin tone, massage and sports rubs.
Best solution is to always dilute with a carrier oils!


Here’s are some simple dilution charts on Pinterest

Basic Oils for Your Skin Type.

Normal.
Coconut, sweet almond and grapeseed.
Oily
Apricot, jojoba and sunflower.
Dry
Avocado, sweet almond and roeship.
Sensitive
Jojoba, sesame, sweet almond, apricot.
Mature
Jojoba, sesame, rosehip, almond, apricot

Let’s take a closer look at the 4 categories of Carrier Oils.

Olive and Coconut.

These are usually found in your kitchen and are good starter oils.
Olive oils can add to the soothing and healing effects of your preparation.
Coco oil makes a great massage oil.
Best for an oily skin as it leaves little residue.
Fractionated coco nut oil does not go solid.
Is a must for dry and sensitive skins.
Choose to enhance skin healing, infections and open wounds.

Nut and Seed Carrier Oils

Almond. Full of vitamin A and E.
Works well with dry skin conditions, psoriasis and eczema.
Very nourishing.
Jojoba
Derived from the seeds and is classed as a wax.
Suited to deep penetration and moisturising
Use in most preparations.


Rosehip
Has high vitamin content.
Good for healing skin.

Fruit Carrier Oils

Apricot, Avocado and Grapeseed oils.

Apricot is rich in vitamin A and E.
Is very gentle and nourishing.
Good choice for covering a large area of skin.
Can be applied to children.

Avocado is an emollient.

Rich in A,D and E.
Excellent for dry, damaged or chapped skin.

Grapeseed.

Wound care and healing.
High levels of fatty acids and antioxidants.
Great massage oil.

Essential Fatty Acid Carrier Oils.

Borage. Taken from the seeds of the perennial herb.

A potent source of omega-six.
Has been used for dermatitis and anti-inflammatory preparations.

Evening Primrose.

The flowers only open in the evening.
Ues are similar to Borage.


Store your blends and preparations in dark glass bottles.
Enjoy experimenting with your carrier and essential oils.
Share your experiences with us.

Till the next time.
Judith