Please click on an carrier oil<\/p>\n
Apricot<\/a> Light nourishing for the skin. Very dark green when unrefined, pale green when refined. Strong odour Rich in G.L.A (21%). This is good for dry mature skins or to treat certain <\/a><\/p>\n An infusion of camelia flowers in sunflower oil. Light fine, especially <\/a><\/p>\n An infusion of calendula flowers in sunflower oil. Used <\/a><\/p>\n Light rich and easily absorbed. Good for body and head and baths as does <\/a><\/p>\n Pale yellow, clear, fine textured excellent source of Gamma lindeic acid <\/a><\/p>\n Clear yellow to pale green, fine without any odour. Inexpensive but not <\/a><\/p>\n Medium texture, rich pale colour with slight nutty odour. Penetrating <\/a><\/p>\n A liquid wax from the jojoba bean. Very fine texture with quick power <\/a><\/p>\n Rich, light textured softens and protects skin and is easily absorbed. <\/a><\/p>\n Strong, dark green if unrefined, strong aroma, which can be over powering. <\/a><\/p>\n A light, fine textured oil and yet nourishing, so ideal for facial skin. <\/a><\/p>\n Light easily penetrating. Excellent for scar tissue, burns, mature and <\/a><\/p>\n Light textured oil yet not highly penetrating. Used in suntanning products <\/a><\/p>\n Light texture and very good shelf life. Ideal for body massage and bath <\/a><\/p>\n An infusion of St Johns Wort herb in sunflower oil. Deep ruby red colour <\/a><\/p>\n Light, yellow in colour, inexpensive, ideal for body massage and bath
\nAvocado<\/a>
\nBorage<\/a>
\nCamelia<\/a>
\nCalendula (Marigold)<\/a>
\nCoconut<\/a>
\nEvening Primrose<\/a>
\nGrapeseed<\/a>
\nHazelnut<\/a>
\nJojoba<\/a>
\nMacadamia<\/a>
\nOlive<\/a>
\nPeach Kernel<\/a>
\nRose hip<\/a>
\nSesame<\/a>
\nSoya Bean<\/a>
\nSt Johns wort<\/a>
\nSunflower<\/a>
\nSweet Almond<\/a>
\nWheatgerm<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> APRICOT KERNEL OIL<\/h2>\n
\nGood for dry, ageing or sensitive skin.
\n<\/a><\/p>\nAVOCADO OIL<\/h2>\n
\nwhen unrefined. Rich thick nourishing and highly penetrating. Especially
\ngood for dry or ageing skin. Good for blending. Containing Vit e and A
\ngood for preserving and skin problems. Safe for those with wheat allergies.
\nGenerally used in 5% dilution as it is a thick oil.
\n<\/a><\/p>\nBORAGE<\/h2>\n
\nskin disorders. Often mixed with other carriers. Similar to evening primrose
\noil. Keep refrigerated.<\/p>\nCAMELIA<\/h2>\n
\ngood for facial massage.<\/p>\nCALENDULA (MARIGOLD)<\/h2>\n
\nfor its healing properties e.g. reduces inflammation, chilblains, rheumatism
\nand renews body tissue. Petals contain carotene. Quite expensive so mix
\nwith another carrier oil. Also used for the following conditions: Circulatory
\n(varicose veins), Digestive (stomach ulcers), Menstrual (pains), Muscular
\n(rheumatic), nervous (anxiety), Skin (burns). May have natural vit E added
\nto prolong shelf life.<\/p>\nCOCONUT<\/h2>\n
\nnot leave \u00c2\u0091grease\u00c2\u0092 mark around the bath or stain clothing. May solidify
\nwhen cold. Usually refined. If in a liquid state (the wax has been removed).<\/p>\nEVENING PRIMROSE<\/h2>\n
\n(10%) and vitamins. Used for pmt, dry skin conditions e.g. Eczema, multiple
\nsclerosis, inflammatory skin conditions, arthritis, heart disease. Expensive
\nusually used in 5-10% concentration. Keep refrigerated. Can also be taken
\ninternally.<\/p>\nGRAPESEED OIL<\/h2>\n
\nhighly penetrative. When blending, mix with avocado to help penetration.
\nMix with wheat germ and jojoba to extend the shelf life of blends. Popular
\nall round oil for aromatherapists. Usually refined. It is unstable and
\ngoes rancid quickly.<\/p>\nHAZELNUT<\/h2>\n
\noil add 5% to other carriers to speed penetration good if the person has
\na lot of adipose tissue.<\/p>\nJOJOBA<\/h2>\n
\nof penetration, so can be used successfully on both oily and dry skin.
\nIt is said to dissolve embedded sebum and makes the hair and scalp acidic,
\nslowing down the rate of secretion of sebum. Can be used on sensitive
\nand allergic skin types also eczema. Unfortunately very expensive. Good
\nfor both face and body massage. Highly emollient and protective. used
\nin 10% dilution when blending solidifies when cold. A good life span.<\/p>\nMACADAMIA<\/h2>\n
\nIdeal for face and body. May solidify in cold weather due to natural waxes.
\nMay have natural vit e to prolong shelf life.<\/p>\nOLIVE<\/h2>\n
\nRich in nutrients and healing. Rarely used due to its aroma. A stable
\noil.<\/p>\nPEACH KERNEL<\/h2>\n
\nGood for inflammation. Has quite a good shelf life. Good for dry or ageing
\nskin and sensitive skin. Similar to almond and apricot in properties.<\/p>\nROSE HIP<\/h2>\n
\ndehydrated skin. Often blended with another carrier oil.<\/p>\nSESAME<\/h2>\n
\nsince it absorbs UV rays thus shielding the skin. Also helps to improve
\nelasticity of the skin. Washes easily out of clothes, sheets etc. Do not
\nuse as a suntan oil<\/p>\nSOYA BEAN<\/h2>\n
\noils. Very inexpensive so gool for retailing.<\/p>\nST JOHNS WORT<\/h2>\n
\nwith excellent healing properties. Used on burns, scar tissue and skin
\ndamage. Use with caution as it is photosensitising (reacts to sunlight).<\/p>\nSUNFLOWER<\/h2>\n
\noils. Similar to Soya bean oil. Carrot rich orange\/red in colour. Rich
\nin vit A (beta-carotene). Good for skin tone and elasticity, healing and
\nsoothing, often used on scar tissue, Usually blended with another carrier
\nas it can stain.<\/p>\n