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Carrier Oils

Carrier Oils are very important in the world of Aromatherapy. Chiefly used to dilute essential oils and enable safe body massage. Carrier Oils can be used on there own as well. Carrier Oils contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals that will nourish all skin types quickly and effectively. All our Carrier Oils are Cold pressed and unrefined wherever possible and we now stock a big range of Certified Organic Carrier Oils.


Apricot Kernel Oil
Cold pressed Apricot Kernel is useful for treating sensitive skin types and is especially beneficial at soothing boils and burns. More Info >>
Blackcurrant Oil
Cold pressed from dark purple UK Blackcurrants and possibly the most valuable carrier oil available as all the nutritional benefits are retained in this mega oil. More Info >>
Borage Oil
Grown in the UK, cold pressed and unrefined. Borage Oil is excellent for the treatment of dry and or damaged skin. It is particularly useful for the treatment of eczematic conditions as it supplements the body's natural oils with the essential fatty acids that nourish, moisturise and prevent dehydration. More Info >>
Castor Oil
Castor Oil contains Ricinoleic acid which is well documented to be effective at treating conditions such as abrasions and burns. More Info >>
Coconut Fractionated Oil
Fractionated Coconut Oil consists solely of saturated fatty acid side chains and is more like animal fat, absorbing more readily into the skin making it ideal for massage with or without essential oils. Fractionated Coconut Oil is colourless & odorless and leaves the skin feeling very smooth. More Info >>
Cotton Seed Oil
Cotton Seed Carrier Oil contains 53% Omega-6 fatty acids, has almost no odour, blends well with all other carrier oils and is very rich in tocopherols, these natural antioxidants, which have varying degrees of vitamin E activity improve the shelf life of any oil blended with Cotton Seed. More Info >>
Grapeseed Oil
Grapeseed Oil is a refined material, extracted from the tiny seeds contained within the Grape. Highly popular in massage, light green in colour with no odour and absorbed easily into the skin leaving minimal residue. More Info >>
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Hazelnut Oil
Cold pressed and unrefined Hazelnut Oil is highly effective in tightening the skin and is a superb facial toner. Hazelnut Oil has astringent properties and is useful in all blends aimed specifically at treating acne. More Info >>
Jojoba Oil
The feel of Jojoba Oil resembles the sebum of our own skin and is proven to free the pores of dirt along with whiteheads and blackheads. Jojoba Oil is cold pressed and unrefined, pronounced "ho-ho-ba", it is a liquid plant wax which is very popular amongst aromatherapists. More Info >>
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