Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 In a message dated 4/19/2004 8:33:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, tribecus writes: > I know that some oils are " carrier oils " and that some carrier oils are > better than others (scent, " heavy " or " light " , etc.), but what I don't know is > which oils do work. For instance, I know canola oil is a natural oil, but is > it a carrier oil? Will it absorb scents from essential oils? What about > mineral oil? > Hello Jane I think I might be able to help a little with this. There are a LOT of " carrier oils " out in the world, and not all " Carriers " are even oils... there is milk, water, honey, lotion etc. Anything that helps to dilute the oils and " carry " them into or onto the body is called a carrier. As for oils, each has it's own unique properties. Avacado oil for instance is chosen as it's very moisturizing for the older skin. Rose Hip oil is wonderful for helping to heal old and new scars. Grapeseed oil is a very lightweight oil and is a favorite with a lot of massage therapists because it has little to no fragrance and is claimed to be anti-oxidizing. Olive Oil, reputed to be one of the best oils for the skin. The " Carrier Oil " you choose is usually dependand upon the properties you would like. There is a book out and you MIGHT be able to find it on Amazon.com (MIGHT) written by Len Price on Carrier oils... the most extensive one out there I believe. You may want to check into that... As for mineral oil... some say it has a bad rap. There are people who love the sticky icky slippy slidey stuff. I am not one of those people. It is my view that anything that just sits on the skin and blocks up the pores is bad for you. It has been the cause of baby acne in infants and a few babies have even been dropped because of the stuff. It's like trying to hang onto a greased pig... not an easy thing to do. What ever reason you think of for using mineral oil, you can find in a " REAL " oil, petroleum based products are just awful in my opinion. I hope that helps. Merrie Merrily Yours, Merriebell http://www.CandlesbyMerriebell.com Now pouring under the New Moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 Hello!! I know that some oils are " carrier oils " and that some carrier oils are better than others (scent, " heavy " or " light " , etc.), but what I don't know is which oils do work. For instance, I know canola oil is a natural oil, but is it a carrier oil? Will it absorb scents from essential oils? What about mineral oil? I know olive oil is a great carrier oil, but, as it's starting to warm up, I find it " heavy " , and, sometimes its scent can still be " noted " (???) in the finished product. Is sweet almond " heavy " , is it scented, is it a " good " carrier oil? What about coconut? TIA for your help!! ;-) Thanks!! Jane Jane PowellTribe Commander " If you bungle raising your children, I don't think anything you do well matters very much. " - Jackie O " You must be the change you wish to see in the world. " - Gandhi " The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed. " - Sebastien-Roch Chamfort Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25¢ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 > Hello!! > > I know that some oils are " carrier oils " and that some carrier oils > are better than others (scent, " heavy " or " light " , etc.), but what I > don't know is which oils do work. For instance, I know canola oil is > a natural oil, but is it a carrier oil? Will it absorb scents from > essential oils? What about mineral oil? > > I know olive oil is a great carrier oil, but, as it's starting to warm > up, I find it " heavy " , and, sometimes its scent can still be " noted " > (???) in the finished product. > > Is sweet almond " heavy " , is it scented, is it a " good " carrier oil? > What about coconut? > > TIA for your help!! ;-) > > Thanks!! > Jane > > > Jane PowellTribe Commander " If you bungle raising your children, I > don't think anything you do well matters very much. " > - > Jackie O " You must be the change you wish to see in the world. " > > - Gandhi " The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed. " > > - Sebastien-Roch Chamfort > > Hi Jane Carrier oils are also called fixed oils. That is because unlike essential oils, also sometimes called volatile oils, they do not evaporate. Choosing the right carrier oil can be confusing. Not all decisions about which one to use are based on scent. The heavy and light description also applies to the viscosity and absorption of the carrier oil into the skin. Sometimes carrier oils are not even oils. I use jojoba oil, which is actually a liquid wax-like ingredient. Hope that helps. Sandi Thompson Force of Nature Aromatherapy Custom Blends for Your Well Being www.forceofnaturearomatherapy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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