Why do we use Carrier Oil in Aromatherapy?

5/16/2022

When you apply essential oils to your skin, it is important to dilute them with a carrier oil. Essential oils are concentrated extracts and so, before using them, particularly for skin or hair care, it is important to dilute them to appropriate levels. A 2% dilution rate means 10 drops of essential oil for every ounce of carrier oil. But if you have a sensitive skin, then you can dilute them even more- just add a few drops of the essential oil to an ounce of carrier oil.

Essential oils are extracted from aromatic plant materials. They are light-weight and volatile, so they evaporate quickly. Because of which it can be difficult to preserve their therapeutic benefits for long or even maintain proper stability with some of the essential oils! This is where carrier oils can help to preserve them for long. Usually jojoba oil or a mixture of coconut and jojoba oils is used for this purpose.

Carrier oil helps preserve the essential oil's potency. The carrier oil provides a base for the various essential oils and because of this, very often they also form a base for other skin & hair care products that use aromatherapeutic essential oils.

You can choose from a variety of carrier oils, based on their own merit as well as how their beneficial qualities further enhance the overall aromatherapeutic experience of your chosen essential oils. Carrier oils help these aromatic essential oils to penetrate deeper into the skin and extend their therapeutic effects. They also make application of essential oils more comfortable for your skin.

Any good aromatherapy retailer or a natural skin care supplier should be able to provide you with quality carrier oils.

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