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Essential oils are great to use around your home, but before you run out to your local health food store to buy a bunch of these bottles, you need to know a little more about... |
Essential oils are great to use around your home, but before you run out to your local health food store to buy a bunch of these bottles, you need to know a little more about how to use them. When you purchase any essential oil, you will first notice that you are buying a very little bottle. You might wonder how you could possibly make good use of such a small amount of oil. That is where carrier oils come into play.
Carrier oils are very important to people who use any type of essential oils. Almost all essential oils are too concentrated and powerful to be used alone. If you do put straight and undiluted essential oil on your skin, you will probably notice an immediate reaction. It could be a very mild tingling of the skin, or it could burn. Carrier oils are used to extend the use of your essential oils and to make them suitable to use on your skin. Here is a closer look at some of the more popular types of carrier oils that you can purchase.
Sweet almond oil: Sweet almond oil is probably the most popular carrier oil you can use with essential oils. That is because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to find. It has a nice, light aroma that will not interfere with the essential oils that you are using. It also absorbs well into the skin without leaving an overly oily feeling. It is a general purpose carrier oil that you should be able to find at any store that carries a good selection of essential oils.
Cocoa Butter: You have probably heard of cocoa butter before, or even seen it in lotions or cr