Hey there! 👋
I’m in a phase of sometimes wanting to mix pure essential oils to create my own signature scent, I encountered a fundamental element that’s important as I do this though: Carrier oils. 🙌 These unsung heroes of the aromatherapy world play a pivotal role in diluting concentrated essential oils, ensuring their safe and effective application onto the skin. 💆♀️
Basically, Carrier oils act as vehicles, carrying the potent essences of essential oils into the skin while providing a protective barrier against potential adverse reactions. 🚗 Derived from seeds, nuts, or kernels of various plants, these oils boast a rich array of fatty acids, vitamins, and other skin-nourishing components. ✨
What distinguishes Carrier oils from essential oils is the former’s stability and lack of volatility. While essential oils evaporate quickly, Carrier oils remain stable, serving as a stable medium for the dispersion of essential oil molecules into the skin. This characteristic makes them indispensable in aromatherapy practices. 🤩
Carrier oils offer a neutral base upon which essential oils can be blended, allowing for customized formulations tailored to individual needs. 👨👩👧👦 Whether used for massage, skincare, or therapeutic purposes, Carrier oils provide the perfect canvas for harnessing the healing power of essential oils.
Although they’re pretty much diluents, Carrier oils possess inherent therapeutic properties of their own. 😄 From moisturizing and nourishing the skin to soothing inflammation and promoting relaxation, these oils contribute significantly to the overall efficacy of aromatherapy treatments.
Not all Carrier oils are created equal, though! 💎 Factors such as odor, absorption rate, and shelf life vary among different oils, necessitating careful consideration when selecting the appropriate carrier for specific applications.
In essence (get it? 😝), Carrier oils serve as the backbone of aromatherapy, facilitating the seamless integration of essential oils into wellness practices or you know, smelling good practices. 😌 Their versatile nature and therapeutic benefits make them indispensable allies in the pursuit of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
As for me, I use the best of the best of Carrier oils. A mix of various nourishing Carrier oils that can both nourish the skin and alleviate my pain? Yes, please! 💯 For when the days that I don’t want to use any of Oleia’s (awesome! 🤩) signature variants come and I wanna be Ms. Mix-a-lot and pretend I’m an Alchemist 👩🔬, 🤍Oleia Pure Oil🤍 is what I use -formulated by a Biochemist using a technology-activated system of blending the precise amount of nourishing Carrier oils. Try it out too? Show me your bottle and I’ll show you mine? ‘Til next time! 💞
xo L
