You’ve seen the term “carrier oil” throughout this book. Now it’s time to talk about what they are and how to use them. Since most essential oils are far too strong to put directly on the skin undiluted, carrier oils are used to tone them down. Of course you will want to use only the purest and most natural.

Since there are different types of skin, there are oils better for some than others. For instance if your skin is quite dry, you will want a more moisturizing carrier oil. Some possibilities are macadamia nut, rose hip or avocado oil. If on the other hand your skin is already oily, something light and with an astringent quality will meet your needs more effectively. Consider coconut, grapeseed, or hazelnut. If you suffer from acne, jojoba oil helps to control sebum, the bacterial acne producing cells. While looking for information on carrier oils we found an excellent site explaining the properties of a variety of them. Here are a few, and for more detailed information you can visit the site yourself.