SELECTING THE RIGHT CARRIER OILS FOR DIY SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
Let’s take a look at some of my favorite carrier oils to be added to scrubs, cleansers, masks, toners, moisturizers, and more — greatly enhancing the DIY skincare products you are creating. Makes sure to add the appropriate number of drops of essential oils for your particular skin type or issues you like to address. For all the details simply download my free eBook “My Secrets to Youthful Looking Skin“.
Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera has wonderful moisturizing properties. It is soothing, calming, and restorative for the skin, supporting anti-aging benefits. Aloe Vera contains over 75 different nutrients including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, sugars, phenolic compounds, amino acids, salicylic acid, and more.
Apricot Seed Oil: Apricot seed oil is known for it’s quick absorption into the skin, making it a beautiful carrier oil. It has wonderful moisturizing properties and is especially beneficial for mature, dry, sensitive, and irritated skin.
Avocado Oil: Avocado oil is a wonderful oil to support hydration of the skin, giving it resilience, while improving that supple and healthy appearance. This oil is packed with Vitamins A, B1, B2, D, and E and amino acids which are important building blocks in maintaining the skin’s texture, elasticity and appearance. Avocado oil is known as a great anti-aging oil, supporting cell regeneration.
Carrot Seed Oil: Carrot seed oil is rich in beta carotene, Vitamins A, B, C, D and E, is collagen boosting, and beautifully hydrating for dry skin. It has the ability to help balance moisture in the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Great carrier oil for mature skin and dry skin.
Coconut Oil: Coconut oil offers a beautiful balance of natural saturated fatty acids with antibacterial and antiviral properties not found in other carrier oils. Coconut oil makes a great skin conditioner and is best when used in combination with another carrier oil (use 10%-25% coconut oil – remainder other carrier oil)
Cranberry Seed Oil: Cranberry seed oil is rich in Vitamin E, A, Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids not available in other carrier oils. It can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce the signs of aging. It is a beautiful anti-aging moisturizer with its ability to soak deeply into skin tissue. It is packed with strong antioxidants, protecting the skin from environmental stressors.
Jojoba Oil: Jojoba is one of the best carrier oils for hair and skin. It is rich in antioxidants and nourishing properties for the skin, helping to soothe irritated skin, while cleansing and clarifying the skin from impurities. Jojoba oil can help balance oily skin and promotes a healthy and glowing complexion.
Safflower Oil: Safflower oil is rich in Vitamin E, Omega 6 fatty acids and also contains linoleic acid which is thought to help maintain the integrity of the outer layer of the skin. It is a very light carrier oil, easily absorbed by the skin. Wonderful choice for all skin types.
Sunflower Oil: Sunflower oil is high in Vitamin A, D and E, packed with anti-oxidants. It supports the regeneration of skin cells, purifies and cleanses, while deeply nourishing the skin. Sunflower oil is light and non-greasy and easily absorbed without blocking the pores. Great choice for dry, damaged and mature skin and soothing for skin irritation and ‘after-sun’ application.
Shea Butter: Shea butter offers a high concentration of fatty acids and Vitamins, and is therefore packed with antioxidants making it an ideal choice for conditioning, toning, softening, and soothing the skin. Shea butter leaves skin feeling smooth and healthy. Shea butter can be used by itself as a carrier oil but often works best when used at 25% blended with another carrier oil
