A carrier oil is a cold pressed vegetable oil derived from the fatty portion of the plant like the seeds and nuts. Like the essential oils in Aromatherapy, Carrier Oils do have a significant role in the treatment. Carrier oils are generally used to dilute the essential oils since the essential-oils are not supposed to be used directly on the skin. The dilution of carrier oil increases the absorbing power of the skin and hence essential oils are well absorbed.
All the carrier oils are cold pressed which helps them to retain the therapeutic benefits. The carrier oils which are not cold pressed do not have those benefits. The best oils which are cold pressed have a rich color and a good aroma. Unlike essential oils these carrier oils don’t evaporate and don't have strong aromas.
When essential-oils are applied to the skin undiluted, the skin gets irritated and shows some allergenic reactions in some individuals. Hence these carrier oils are added to them prior to the application which helps in carrying the oil into the skin.
Unlike essential oils these carrier oils become rancid if they are kept outside for a longer time. So it is always better to place these oils in the fridge. However, a refrigerated carrier oil can only be usable only for 9 months. The ratio of the essential-oil blended with the carrier oil is 20 drops of essential oil to 1 ml of carrier oil.
Different aromatherapy carrier oils are diluted with various essential oils for the treatment of different problems. Choosing a right carrier oil is the important thing in this process. Some of the commonly used carrier oils are sweet almond, avocado, grape seed, olive, jojoba and so on.
All the carrier oils are cold pressed which helps them to retain the therapeutic benefits. The carrier oils which are not cold pressed do not have those benefits. The best oils which are cold pressed have a rich color and a good aroma. Unlike essential oils these carrier oils don’t evaporate and don't have strong aromas.
When essential-oils are applied to the skin undiluted, the skin gets irritated and shows some allergenic reactions in some individuals. Hence these carrier oils are added to them prior to the application which helps in carrying the oil into the skin.
Unlike essential oils these carrier oils become rancid if they are kept outside for a longer time. So it is always better to place these oils in the fridge. However, a refrigerated carrier oil can only be usable only for 9 months. The ratio of the essential-oil blended with the carrier oil is 20 drops of essential oil to 1 ml of carrier oil.
Different aromatherapy carrier oils are diluted with various essential oils for the treatment of different problems. Choosing a right carrier oil is the important thing in this process. Some of the commonly used carrier oils are sweet almond, avocado, grape seed, olive, jojoba and so on.
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