Carrier Oils are a necessary part of any aromatherapy treatment: All Essential Oils need to be diluted in a proper carrier oil before applying to the skin. Yes, I even suggest that Lavender and Tea Tree should be diluted in carrier oils before applying them.

Why?

Because I am personally aware of people who have very sensitive skin and have had a reaction even using gentle essential oils without a carrier base.

Which Carrier Oil Should I Choose?

There are many types of carrier oils to choose from when making up your aromatherapy treatments. The type you choose will be dependant on what you are trying to treat with your essential oil blend. If you are blending essential oils for perfume purposes then I generally recommend using Jojoba Oil as this has a long shelf life and won’t interefere with the smell of your essential oil blend.

If you are blending for a therapeutic blend then your carrier oil choices may be different. The thing that many people don’t understand is that when working with carrier oils, they each have their own specific properties, much like essential oils do. There is no “one size fits all” carrier oil that will do the trick in every situation. This is why it is so important to learn not only about the essential oils but also about the variety of carrier oils available to dilute your blends in. (Be sure to check out our page on Aromatherapy Dilution Rates before attempting to make your essential oil blends.)

If you are planning on making any aromatherapy skin care treatments you will need to know which carrier oils are best suited for the type of skin you are working with. Some are better for dry skin and others are better for oily skin. Acne solutions will be different than bruises on your legs or arms.

We always suggest that you take a good aromatherapy course so you will learn how to use the various essential oils and carrier oils properly and effectively. Of course, you are going to say that we say this so we can sell aromatherapy courses, but the truth is that besides the fact that we do, we do not push people to take aromatherapy courses with us.

Our true desire is that people find a good course taught by a Professional Aromatherapist they can trust and learn what needs to be learned to practice using essential oils safely and effectively.

Carrier Oils are a necessary part of any aromatherapy treatment so please take the time to take a course and learn what you need to know.

ALWAYS REFER TO AROMATHERAPY CONTRAINDICATIONS BEFORE MAKING ANY TREATMENT!

Aromatherapy carrier oils or base oils are the oils used as the base for our everyday uses for massage and aromatherapy. Some oils used as cold processed oils are;

? Sweet Almond

? Organic Jojoba

? Apricot Kernel Oil

Some other varieties are;

? Organic Rosehip Seed

? Grape Seed

? Organic Sesame Seed

? Hazelnut

? Sunflower

? Avocado

These carrier oils are used to dilute the ingredients for aromatherapy and massage. Creams and lotions can also serve as a carrier. Many oils and lotions contain ingredients that are helpful to our skin and penetrate naturally to be effective for benefit. They are also used to fight the signs of aging.

These aromatherapy carrier oils used with the ingredients of aromatherapy provide a lubricant for massage and allow the hands to move over the body smoothly to provide the best experience of massage. This coupled with the massage therapy itself can be very beneficial to our body and our mind for relaxation and reduction of stress.

The aromatherapy products such as bath oils, candles, air fresheners and other products all use a carrier base as a base mix whether it is an aromatherapy carrier oil or lotion type base. These bases also have vitamins, minerals and acids that are very good for our bodies and skin.

Some Reactions

If you have allergies to certain ingredients such as seeds, nuts and fruits then you will want to pay close attention to all the ingredients used for aromatherapy and products base ingredients. Some allergies can be life threatening to some people. Since you are trying to get benefits from aromatherapy and aromatherapy carrier oils you don?t want to subject yourself to a possible severe allergic reaction. You are trying to reduce stress and provide your body with benefit and nice things.

Allergic reactions aromatherapy carrier oils and other oils used can be a simple skin rash or reaction but that too can be irritating when you are trying to relax. If you put this product in your bath your entire body will be a risk of being extremely irritated and you will be miserable and most likely not be able to sleep.

Sometimes you can have an allergy medication available to you if your allergies are not too severe and an allergy medication may be all you need to relieve any discomfort. Some allergies are much more severe and may require a visit to the emergency room to have medical attention administered. While being able to relax and reduce stress is important in today?s time it is also important to pay attention to all the things that we put into our bodies. For those of us who do suffer from allergies there are many ways to enjoy aromatherapy.