Carrier oils - their properties and use in diluting pure essential oils

Carrier oils are used to dilute pure essential oils.

Essential oils are not to be used in their natural, pure state when it comes to preparation of skin care recipes and remedies.

Known as "base oils", they have lots of fatty acids, vitamins, and moisturizing nutrients in them. Not only do they serve as a lubricant when used in massage therapy, they also contain substances that leave the skin soft and elastic.

Diluting the essential oil

2-3 drops of essential oil per 1 teaspoon of CO
7-8 drops of essential oil per 1 tablespoon of CO
15 drops of essential oil per ounce of CO
500 drops of essential oil per quart (liter) of CO

CO = Carrier oil

CO	What it is/what it does
Almond (sweet)	Relieves itches, softens skin, for all skin types
Apricot karnel	Restores the glow, rehydrates, used in facial massage
Avocado	For dry skin, easily absorbed, plumps up prematurely lined skin
Borage	Treats eczema and psoriasis, anti-aging properties
Calendula	Heals rashes and cracked skin
Carrot seed	Reduces premature aging and scarring, restores elasticity, and rejuvenates
Coconut	Great for brittle or cracked skin, retains skin's moisture
Evening Primrose	For dry skin, rich in fatty acids
Grapeseed	For full body massage, odorless and easily absorbed
Hazelnut	For oily skin, easily absorbed
Jojoba	Anti bacterial, anti inflammatory, hydrating and emollient
Macadamia	Maintains natural moisture of the skin
Olive Oil	Disinfecting, healing, excellent to soothe cracked skin
Passion fruit	Maintains skin's elasticity
Roseship	Regenerates tissue, good for scars, burns and wrinkles
Safflower	Easily absorbed
Sesame	Natural sunscreen, odorless
Sunflower	Softens skin, maintains skin's natural moisture
Wheat germ	For dry skin, antioxidant, has strong odor