Essential oils may not be applied directly to the skin but should be diluted in a base oil. When choosing a carrier oil to mix with essential oils for aromatherapy massage the best quality vegetable oil should be used.
They are obtained from seeds of plants from around the world and extracted by cold pressing to ensure they are in their purest forms. The rate of essential oil increases the absorption of essential oils into the skin.
The most commonly used carrier oils are:
Aloe vera
Apricot kernel
Avocado
Calendula
Coconut
Hazelnut
Jojoba oil
Peach kernel
Peanut
Soya beans
Sweet almond
Vitamin E
Wheat germ
The uses of carrier oils:
The best oils for the body are:
Grapeseed
Peanut
Sesame
Sunflower
Sweet almond
The best oil for the face:
Aloe vera
Apricot kernel
Avocado
Evening primrose
Sweet almond
The healing oils are:
Almond
Calendula
Jojoba
Olive
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