17 Base Carrier Oils
17 Base Carrier Oils
Name | Colour | Obtained | Contains | Uses | Base Oil |
Sweet Almond Oil | very pale yellow | from the kernel | glucosides, minerals, vitamins.Rich in protein | Good for all skin types , helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation. | can be used as a base oil 100 per cent. |
Apricot Kernel Oil | pale yellow | from the kernel | minerals and vitamins | all skins, especially permanently aged , sensitive, inflamed skin. | can be used as a base oil 100 per cent. |
Avocado pear oil | dark green | from the fruit | vitamins, proteins, lecithin, fatty acids | all skins, especially dry and dehydrated; eczema | use as an addition to a base oil 10 per cent. |
Borage seed oil | pale yellow | from the seeds | gamma linolenic acid, vitamins and minerals | PMT, multiple sclerosis, menopausal problems, heart disease, psoriasis and eczema, premature aged skin. Good for regenerating and stimulating the skin. All skin types. | Use a 10 per cent dilution. |
Carrot Oil | orange | from the seeds | gamma linolenic acid, vitamins and minerals. | premature aging skin, itching dryness, psoriasis and eczema. Rejuvenating; reduces scarring. | use a 10 per cent dilution. Do not use undiluted on the skin. |
Corn Oil | pale yellow | proteins, vitamins and minerals | soothing on all skins (as a base oil) | can be used 100 per cent | |
Evening Primrose Oil | pale yellow | gamma linolenic acid, vitamins, minerals | PMT, multiple sclerosis, menopausal problems, heart disease. Excellent in the treatment of psoriasis and eczema. helps to prevent premature ageing of the skin. | use a 10 per cent dilution. | |
Grapeseed Oil | almost colourless pale green | vitamins, minerals and proteins | all skins | can be used 100 per cent | |
Hazelnut Oil | Yellow | vitamins, minerals, protein | has a slightly astringent action, good for all skins | can be used 100 per cent |
Jojoba Oil | yellow | from the bean | proteins, minerals, a waxy substance that mimics collagen | inflamed skins, psoriasis, eczema, acne, hair care, all skin types, highly penetrative | use a 10 per cent dilution |
Olive Oil | green | proteins, vitamins, minerals | rheumatic conditions, hair care, cosmetics, soothing | use a 10 per cent dilution | |
Peanut Oil | pale yellow | proteins, vitamins , minerals | all skin types | can be used 100 per cent | |
Safflower Oil | pale yellow | proteins, minerals, vitamins | all skin types | can be used 100 per cent Sesame Oil | |
Sesame Oil | dark yellow | vitamins, minerals, proteins, lecithin, amino-acids | psoriasis, eczema, rheumatism, arthritis; all skin types | use a 10 per cent dilution | |
Soya Bean Oil | pale yellow | proteins, minerals vitamins | all skin types | can be used 100 per cent | |
Sunflower Oil | pale yellow | vitamins, minerals | all skin types | can be used 100 per cent | |
Wheatgerm Oil | yelolow/orange | proteins, minerals, vitamins | eczema, psoriasis, prematurely aged skin; all skin types | use a 10 per cent dilution |
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