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Sweet Almond Oil: – Sweet Almond Oil is a light weight, mild, non greasy oil and is one of the most commonly used carrier oils. It is suitable for all types of skin. It does not clog the pores of the skin and easily absorbed into the skin. It helps in relieving itching, irritation and inflammation of the skin. It is a very good moisturizer, helps to leave the skin soft and smooth. It is used for facial treatment and body massage.

Apricot Kernel Oil: – Color of Apricot Kernel Oil is virtually clear with a tinge of yellow and it has a faint aroma. It is suitable for all types of skin. It is used for facial message. It softens rough skin and used for the treatment of inflamed skin and slowing down the aging process.

Avocado Oil: – Avocado Oil has a sweet aroma and its color is deep olive green. It is rich in amino acid, vitamins and minerals. It heals scaly skin, softens and moisturizes dry skin. It can be used for the treatment of sun damaged skin, acne and eczema. It is nourishing oil not only for skin but for hair also.

Jojoba Oil: – Actually Jojoba oil is not an oil but a liquid wax. Its color is yellow. It is nourishing and soothing oil for skin of all types and it is a scalp cleanser also. It is a good moisturizer and gently unclogs the pores. It is an antioxidant and used for the treatment of acne.

Grape seed Oil: – Grape seed oil has a light, sweet and a bit nutty aroma. Its texture is thin and its color is usually clear. It is easily absorbed by the skin. It helps to tone and tighten the skin. It is useful for the treatment of acne and other skin problems. It contains linoleic acid which is an essential fatty acid and is important for the skin and the cell membranes. It is a moisturizer and nourishes the skin. It is used in the preparation of body creams, hair care products and massage oils. Read the rest of this entry »

Carrier oils are vegetable oils extracted from the fatty portions of plants – from kernels, seeds and the nuts. Since essential oils are concentrated and if applied in undiluted form may cause severe itching or irritation. So carrier oils are mixed with concentrated essential oils to dilute them prior to application. Carrier oils are also known as base oils and they carry essential oils to the body. Essential oils are volatile.

carrier oils and aromatherapy

Carrier oils do not evaporate readily as essential oils. They are either odorless or have very faint nutty odor. There are a numbers of carrier oils and each has its own sets of therapeutic benefits. By looking at their therapeutic properties, uses and their suitability according to our needs carrier oils should have to be chosen. Effectiveness and value of an essential oil depends on the properties and proportions of carrier oils used in the blend. In Aromatherapy carrier oils used in the blend can change shelf life, texture, color and aroma of essential oils. So carrier oils play important role in Aromatherapy.

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The word “aroma” means pleasant smell and “therapy” means treatment for mental or physical disorder. Aromatherapy is a treatment done by using scents. In this therapy liquid plant materials are used which are commonly known as essential oils. Essential oils are aromatic volatile liquids extracted from plants and their different parts:- flowers, leaves, barks, seeds, fruits, roots etc. Due to busy work schedule and pressure of work load in every day’s life persons get tired. Many people suffer from mental stress also.

Stress is one of our greatest enemies which resist us to lead a healthy, natural and peaceful life. People want to relax, want to get rid of mental stress and to lead a healthy and cheerful life. Moreover due to dust, pollution, exposure to sun and bacterial infection our skins are also affected. In order to maintain a soft, smooth and healthy skin we need to take care of our skin. Read the rest of this entry »