½ oz. (3 t or 1 T or 228 drops) carrier oil : 9 drops of essential oil = 25:1
Aloe Vera – Leaves a slight hint of oil on the skin. Absorbs semi-quickly. Sunburn, skin treatments, dry skin,
hydrating, and anti-inflammatory
Almond – excellent moisturizer for both the skin and hair, and it may even help prevent stretch marks and
protect your skin from sun damage
Apricot Kernel – good facial oil; high in Vitamins A and B which aid in healing and rejuvenating skin cells
Arnica – good for inflammation and bruising, but do not use on broken skin
Avocado – good for dry & aging skin types; rich and heavy with minor sunscreen effects
Calendula – good as a body oil; speeds up healing and moisturizing for dry or damaged skin
Canola – good for massaging; absorbs easily; light in texture; odorless; very long shelf life
Castor – good for sealing in moisture; a heavy oil that seals and protects
Corn – good medium-weight oil; contains vitamins and minerals that are good for skin
Evening Primrose – good as an antioxidant and often added to other Carrier Oils to prolong shelf life
Grapeseed – good as a massage oil and facial oil; very light and penetrates the skin quickly
Hazelnut– good for facials; loaded with vitamins, minerals and proteins
Jojoba – good for very dry or oily skin conditions; often added to other Carrier Oils to prolong their shelf life
Olive– good for most preparations; “extra virgin” has the highest amount of vitamins and minerals
Peanut – good basic aromatherapy oil; rich in vitamins and proteins
Safflower – good for softening the skin; it’s a light-to-medium weight oil
Sesame – good for skin conditions; loaded with Vitamin E, minerals, and proteins; has an SPF of 4
Soy – good as a massage oil; high in Vitamin E
St. John’s Wort – good for muscle and joint inflammations; healing properties are good for first aid uses
Sunflower – good for massage, body lotions, and body oils; rich in Vitamin E
Sweet Almond – good as a massage oil; loaded with protein; absorbs into the skin rapidly; odorless
Therapeutic Carrier – Fractionated Coconut Oil + Tamanu Oil + Golden Jojoba Oil
Walnut – good for the nervous system; medium weight; absorbs easily
Wheat Germ – good for healing scars, burns and stretch marks; loaded with Vitamins A, D, and E