Carrier oils
Carrier oils, also referred to as base oils, are used to dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin. They “carry” the essential oil onto the skin. Different carrier oils offer different properties and the choice of carrier oil can depend on the therapeutic benefit being sought.
Carrier oils are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils derived from the fatty portions of the plant. Unlike essential oils that evaporate and have a concentrated aroma, carrier oils do not evaporate or impart their aroma as strongly as essential oils, if at all. Essential oils are added to carrier oils to impart both a scent and their healing properties.
Most oils bought in the grocery store are not cold-pressed. These oils are heated and therefore have less therapeutic benefit. Mineral oil is not used in aromatherapy because mineral oil is not a natural product. It is also said that mineral oil can prevent essential oil absorption into the skin. Baby oil is often made of mineral oil, surprisingly enough!
Essential oils do not go rancid. Carrier oils, however, can go rancid. Carrier oils that you purchase should be natural and unadulterated. Exceptions include carrier oils that have natural vitamin E added because Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative.
All of the carrier oils that I Got Youth!! Natural Serums carry are completely organic!
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Almond Oil
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Argan Oil
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Avocado Oil
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Borage Oil
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Brazil Nut Oil
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Camellia Oil
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Coconut Oil
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Emu Oil
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Evening Primrose Oil
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Grape Seed Oil
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Hazelnut Oil
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Hemp Seed Oil
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Jojoba Oil
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Magnesium Chloride Oil
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Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Price range: $ 4.20 through $ 7.00