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Carrier Oils: For Pampering Your Body Soul And Mind

Carrier oils, also regarded as base oils or vegetable oils, are an inevitable ingredient in aromatherapy. These oils are namely used for diluting essential oils. Usually, carrier oils give lubrication that assists hand to move properly on the skin while massaging. At the same time, carrying the essentials oils onto the skin is another function of these oils. Due to this role, these loans are called as carrier oils. These oils are light, non-sticky and having very little scent. Most of the carrier oils are extracted from nuts and seeds, though some exceptions are there, such as, coconut oils, jojoba ... read more

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A common belief is often noticed among people that they think carrier oils are less important in comparison of essentials oils. Such kinds of thoughts are not at all acceptable. The role of carrier oils is not inescapable in order to make a healthy and fit body.

Carrier oils contain vitamins, minerals and some essentials fatty acids. For making skins soft and better, many of these oils are used. Besides, some carrier oils are used to heal various skin problems, like eczema, wrinkles, scar tissue etc. Remember, these oils cover 98% treatment in aromatherapy.

Generally, while extracting these oils from nuts and seeds, two methods are followed. These are like, cold pressing and hot extraction. Some carrier oils, like, Avocado, Coconut and Wheat germ are available both in refined and unrefined forms. It is advisable to use the unrefined forms of these oils. The unrefined form of Avocado oil is enriched with lecithin and Vitamin A and D. On the other hand, unrefined Wheat germ oils contain essential fatty acids and a bit of Vitamin E. Unrefined avocado and wheat germ are perfect for overnight treatment, but since these two are heavy, so body massage may not be possible with these oils.

Carrier oils, however, are chosen as per the needs of persons. In case of body massage and facial treatments, sweet almond, peach and apricot oils are normally used. Black Seed, borage, evening primrose, jojoba, rosehip oils are also good for facial treatments, but dilution is required if these oils are used for body massage. Many a time, people have the problem of nut allergy reactions, in such cases; they can opt for sunflower oil.

And last but not the least; avoid using oil in under-eye area during the facial treatment. You need not use much oil, take a little and it will make your skin smooth and shiny.

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