Essential oils should be mixed with a base oil. Sweet Almond oil is the classic quality carrier oil for massage. Very pale yellow in color. This is one of the most popular carrier oils. It has little smell, is rich in protein, emollient, and nourishing-a good source of vitamin D. Sweet almond is also very lubricating. This versatile oil can be used for all skin types, it gently lubricating and softening the skin and is said to give it elasticity, helping to prevent wrinkling. Available in 100ml, 250ml, 1 litre and 5 litre bottles. People who bought this item also bought: |
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This is an exceptionally fine textured oil which allows for easy flow and so it is very good for use as a carrier oil for general massage. As it has virtually no odour of its own, it does not obscure the scent of the essential oils. This makes it a good carrier oil to use with top note essential oils. Its light consistency facilitates the penetration of essential oils into the skin without leaving an oily residue. Grapeseed is also a relatively inexpensive oil to use. 100ml bottles now replace our 50ml ones - an effective 42% price reduction! Available in 100ml, 1 litre and 5 litre bottles. People who bought this item also bought: |
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This is one of the best penetrating oils and is excellent to use for dry and mature skin types. A large number of vitamins and minerals, including B complex, A and E, makes it a very nourishing oil as well. To increase the penetration power of Grapeseed or Almond oil, up to 10% of Avocado oil can be included. Avocado oil is beneficial to fatty tissue.
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This oil helps to maintain healthy skin and surface tissue. Its lightweight quality allows it to penetrate quickly and effectively to soften rough skin. It contains Vitamin A, essential for all skin types.
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Macadamia integrifolia. Macadamia is native to Australia and now cultivated around the world. Macadamia nut oil works to improve skin structure and moisturization by strengthening the skin lipidic barrier. It is a highly nourishing and emollient oil recommended for dry and mature skin. Due to the high Palmitoleic acid, which is also found in sebum, Macadamia oil has often been recommended for older skin which starts to dry as the sebum production diminishes. This oil makes a pleasant massage oil with good keeping properties as it has a long shelf life. It is also a skin lubricant and is easily absorbed by the skin. The high levels of Palmitoloeic acid units found in Macadamia oil are not found in any other known plant oil.
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This oil helps to maintain healthy skin and surface tissue. Its lightweight quality allows it to penetrate quickly and effectively to soften rough skin. It contains Vitamin A, essential for all skin types.
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Non-greasy in texture this oil makes a good vehicle for most essential oils due to its spreadability.
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This oil is taken from the seeds of the flower and is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic. It is known for its ability to reduce the rate of blood clotting. It is effective for a number of skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis. A small amount can be included as part of a massage blend or cream for allergic skin problems.
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Hempseed oil, from the hemp nut is fast becoming one of the most popular base oils. This is natures miracle oil because it is packed with tons of vitamins, minerals and EFA's (essential fatty acids) that are readily absorbed through the skin. Helping to remove blemishes and wrinkles as well as replenishing your body with EFA's lost due to exposure to the suns harmful ultraviolet rays.
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Jojoba - the miracle oil for softening the skin is used to promote a softer more supple skin, while being non-greasy. This oil is easily absorbed by the skin and is great to promote a silky smooth skin. Jojoba oil will help to nourish the skin and prevent dryness. A fine penetrating odourless oil which has the consistency of a liquid wax. It is stable and long lasting. It is a good conditioner for all skin types, especially mature skins. Jojoba is also effective for dryness and dandruf and can be massaged on its own into the hair and scalp. The best choice to use as a perfume base because it is the least greasy of the carrier oils.
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Wheatgerm oil is high in Vitamin E, which gives it powerful healing properties. Often included in a blend for its preserving and antioxidation properties. For this purpose up to 10% wheatgerm oil may be added to a blend. Helpful for ageing and dry skin types as well as broken capillaries. It is also an anti-scarring agent and can be used to reduce scar tissue after injury or operations. It can be helpful for facial scarring caused by severe cases of acne. Because of its thick, sticky quality it is best to use blended with either almond or grapeseed oil. Note: There are a number of people who are allergic to wheat, in which case wheatgerm oils should not be used.
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Large, 250ml pot of base cream, to be used with essential oils. Contains no animal products and has not been tested on animals. |
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Body lotion, for use with essential oils. Please allow 7 days for delivery |
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Body lotion, for use with essential oils. |
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Pure, cold-pressed virgin oil.
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Pure, cold-pressed virgin oil.
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Pure, cold-pressed virgin oil.
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Pure, cold-pressed virgin oil.
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Pure, cold-pressed extra-extra virgin oil.
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