Here are the properties of the most common carrier oils in home made recipes. This is useful in particular if you are creating a skin care product, as you can chose an oil that is well adapted to your skin type: normal, dry, sensitive, oily, mature, etc.
Regenerating and moisturising, good for body, hair and sun care formulas
Recommended for: dry and sensitive skin
Rich in oleic acid
Skin moisturizing and repairing
Recommended for: mature and dry skin
Rich in oleic acid, linoleic acid (Omega 6)
Also nicknamed 'Moroccan oil', it has skin repairing, nourishing and hair fortifying properties. It is also good for sun care formulas.
Recommended for : oily skin
Rich in oleic acid, linoleic acid (Omega 6), vitamin E
Moisturising and softening, soothing.
Recommended for: all skin types
Rich in lauric acid and other saturated fatty acids
Soothing and conditioning, regenerating
Recommended for: dry and sensitive skins
Rich in linoleic acid (Omega 6)
Hydrating and repairing for dry, hair fortifying
Recommended for : sensitive and mature skin
Rich in linoleic acid (Omega 6) and alpha linoleic acid (Omega 3)
Moisturizing, nourishing and protecting
Recommended for: all skin types
Rich in saturated fatty acids, mono-unsaturated fatty acids
Soothing, moisturising, anti-inflammatory, regenerative
Recommended for: all skin types
Rich in oleic acid, tocopherols (Vitamin E), polyphenols
Emollient, moisturizing, protective
Recommended for: all skin types
Rich in Oleic Acid
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Vegetable oils - also called ‘carrier’ or ‘base’ oils - are oils that are extracted from various seeds or fruits by a physical process called "cold pressing*, meaning the fruits/seeds/kernels are crushed to squeeze out their oil. These oils are commonly used in cooking (olive oil, sunflower oil) but are also extremely beneficial for skin and hair. And choosing what oil is best for you will depend on their natural composition and your skin type. To help you chose, here is a little guide about what each oil is good for.
Oils covered: Almond, Apricot, Argan, Avocado, Hemp, Coconut, Jojoba.