CARRIER OILS
Carrier oils are nourishing, plant-based oils — typically cold-pressed from seeds, nuts, or kernels — used to dilute essential oils and deliver active nutrients to the skin and hair.
Our expert guides walk you through everything from the fundamentals of carrier oils to their unique benefits and best uses in massage, skincare, haircare, and nail care, helping you formulate with confidence.
Explore in-depth profiles of popular favorites like Jojoba, Coconut, and Castor, plus rare gems such as Plum Kernel, Camellia Seed, Prickly Pear, and Chia Seed.
CARRIER OIL GUIDES
CARRIER OILS 101
In aromatherapy, carrier oils are plant-based oils used as a soothing base to dilute highly concentrated essential oils so they can be massaged safely into the skin without irritation.
CARRIER OIL TYPES, BENEFITS, & USES
Often derived from seeds, nuts, or kernels, these “fixed oils” don’t evaporate quickly and help carry essential oils into the skin.
BEST CARRIER OILS FOR MASSAGE
Learn how to incorporate nutrient-rich Carrier Oils in your massage blend recipes that will nourish and soothe the skin.
CARRIER OILS FOR BEAUTY
CARRIER OILS FOR NATURAL & ORGANIC HAIR CAIRE
Naturally rich in moisturizing lipids and active nutrients, they soften hair, improve manageability, and help protect strands from breakage.
HEMP CARRIER OIL FOR SKIN & HAIR
Highly versatile, Hemp Oil can be applied directly to the skin, hair, and nails or incorporated into a wide range of cosmetic formulations.
CARRIER OILS FOR HEALTHY & STRONG NAILS
Since nails reveal various aspects of our overall health, it is vital to take care of them.
POPULAR CARRIER OILS (A - Z)
ARGAN CARRIER OIL
Once used in traditional remedies, it is now valued for its ability to hydrate, soften, and nourish both skin and hair without a greasy feel.
BLACK CUMIN SEED CARRIER OIL
Black Cumin Seed Oil, cold pressed from the seeds of the Fennel Flower, has long been valued for its warming, tonic, and mood-balancing properties.
BORAGE CARRIER OIL
Widely used in skincare, it helps hydrate and restore dry skin, reduce inflammation, and support overall skin and hair health.
CAMELLIA SEED CARRIER OIL
Camellia Seed Carrier Oil is a lightweight, golden-yellow oil often credited as a beauty secret for maintaining youthful, radiant skin.
CASTOR CARRIER OIL
Castor Oil's rich, moisturizing qualities make it a staple not only in natural remedies but also in cosmetics, soaps, and therapeutic oils.
CASTOR CARRIER OIL (PEG 40 HYDROGENATED)
Known for its ability to blend oil and water-based ingredients, it helps create stable, clear, and well-textured products while improving spreadability and cleansing performance.
CHIA SEED CARRIER OIL
Rich in alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids, it helps strengthen the skin’s natural barrier while protecting against environmental stressors.
COCONUT (FRACTIONATED) CARRIER OIL
Fractionated Coconut Oil stays liquid at room temperature, making it an ideal light carrier that spreads essential oils evenly on the skin.
GRAPESEED CARRIER OIL
Rich in nutrients, it helps tone and tighten the skin, balance oil production, and reduce the appearance of blemishes and fine lines.
GREEN TEA SEED CARRIER OIL
Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it beneficial for an array of skin types, including acne-prone, aging, dry, and combination skin.
HEMP CARRIER OIL
Hemp Oil is a non-intoxicating oil derived from the Cannabis plant that is valued for its nourishing, restorative, and balancing properties.
JOJOBA CARRIER OIL
A popular ingredient for moisturizing, balancing oil production, soothing irritation, and improving the overall look of skin and hair.
MARULA CARRIER OIL
Marula Oil, cold pressed from the nut of the Marula Tree, is a lightweight, nutrient-rich oil valued for its restorative and protective properties.
MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (MCT) CARRIER OIL
MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) Oil is a lightweight, highly stable liquid oil made by combining glycerol with medium-chain fatty acids from sources like Coconut and Palm Oils.
MUSKMELON SEED CARRIER OIL
Rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins A, B6, C, and E, this oil helps moisturize the skin without clogging pores.
NEEM CARRIER OIL
Neem oil has traditionally been used in skin and hair care to soothe dryness, repair damage, combat bacteria, and promote healthier, stronger hair.
OLIVE CARRIER OIL
Olive Carrier Oil has long been prized as a natural cleanser, moisturizer, and antibacterial agent.
PALM CARRIER OIL
Palm carrier oil, often confused with palm kernel oil, is derived from the fruit pulp and is naturally rich in nutrients.
PLUM KERNEL CARRIER OIL
Plum Kernel Oil, derived from the kernels of the European plum, is a luxurious, vitamin-rich emollient known for its deep hydration, and silky finish.
PRICKLY PEAR CARRIER OIL
Prickly Pear Carrier Oil is prized for its rich antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
PRIMROSE CARRIER OIL
Evening Primrose Oil is a nourishing, cold-pressed carrier oil celebrated for its soothing, moisturizing, and rejuvenating properties..
PUMPKIN SEED CARRIER OIL
Pumpkin seed oil is a stable, long-lasting carrier oil prized for its rich profile of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and fatty acids.
RADISH SEED CARRIER OIL
Radish Seed Oil possesses a very rare blend of C20, C18, and C22 Fatty Acids, contributing to its emollient properties for the hair and skin.
RIDGE GOURD SEED CARRIER OIL
Ridge Gourd Seed Oil can be used to gently cleanse and soothe the skin. It is also nourishing for the hair, and is believed to prevent premature greying.
SAFFLOWER CARRIER OIL
Safflower Oil Is a lightweight carrier oil valued for its skin-soothing and balancing properties.
SEA BUCKTHORN CARRIER OIL
This oil possesses a unique essential fatty acid profile, including palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid.
SUNFLOWER CARRIER OIL
Sunflower Carrier Oil, also known as Sunflower Seed Oil, is a lightweight, nutrient-rich oil cold pressed from sunflower seeds.
TAMANU CARRIER OIL
Tamanu Oil, extracted from the kernel of the Tamanu nut tree, is a restorative carrier oil valued for its skin- and hair-healing properties.
TOMATO SEED CARRIER OIL
Naturally high in vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals, it is valued for its ability to deeply moisturize and nourish both skin and hair.
WALNUT CARRIER OIL
A nutrient-rich oil valued for its anti-aging, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, with a long history of use in traditional medicinal practices.