Carrier or Fixed Oils
Carrier oils (also known as fixed oils) are plant-based oils that are used to dilute essential oils for safe topical use. They are derived from the seeds, nuts, or fruits of various plants and are rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and other nutrients beneficial to the skin and hair. The term fixed oils refers to their stable, non-volatile nature—they do not evaporate or change state like essential oils, which are aromatic and volatile.
There are four main types of herbal extracts
Non-Volatile:
Unlike essential oils, which are highly concentrated and evaporate quickly, carrier oils are stable and do not evaporate when exposed to air..
Rich in Fatty Acids:
These oils are often packed with essential fatty acids like omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9, which nourish and hydrate the skin.
Neutral or Mild Scent:
Carrier oils have a subtle or neutral aroma, allowing the more aromatic essential oils to shine when mixed together.
Skin & Hair Benefits:
Carrier oils are often used for their moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties. They can be applied alone or used as a base for more potent essential oils in skincare and haircare formulations.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Common Name | Botanical Name |
2 | Almond Oil Sweet | Prunus Dulcis |
3 | Almond Oil Virgin | Prunus Amygdalus |
4 | Aloe Vera Oil | Aloe Barbadensis |
5 | Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil | Prunus Armeniaca |
6 | Avocado Oil | Persea Americana |
7 | Borage Carrier Oil | Borago Officinalis |
8 | Carrot Tissue Infused Oil | Daucus Carota |
9 | Coconut Carrier Oil | Cocus Nucifera |
10 | Cucumber Oil | Cucumis Sativa |
11 | Evening Primrose Carrier Oil | Oenothera Biennis |
12 | Grapeseed Carrier Oil | Vitus Vinifera |
13 | Hazel Nut Oil | Corylus Avekkana |
14 | Jojoba Carrier Oil | Simmondsia Chinensis |
15 | Moringa Oil | Moringa Oleifera |
16 | Macadamia Carrier Oil | Macadamia Ternifolia |
17 | Neem Carrier Oil | Azadirachta Indica |
18 | Olive Carrier Oil | Olea Europaea |
19 | Peach Kernel Carrier Oil | Prunus Persica |
20 | Peanut Carrier Oil | Arachis Hypogeae |
21 | Sesame Seed Oil (Refined) | Sesamum Indicum |
22 | Soybean Carrier Oil | Soja Hispida |
23 | Sunflower Oil | Helianthus Annus |
24 | Sweet Almond Carrier Oil | Prunus Amygdalus Var. Dulcus |
25 | Sweet Cherry Kernel Carrier Oil | Prunus Avium |
26 | Walnut Oil | Juglans Regia |
27 | Watermelon Oil | Citrullus Vulgaris |
28 | Wheatgerm Carrier Oil | Triticum Vulgare |
29 | Rosehip Carrier Oil | Rosa Rubiginosa |