Anything that "carries" an essential oil into the body is known in Aromatherapy as a carrier. Aromatherapy Carrier oils, unlike those used in cooking, have not been heated, refined, bleached or recoloured, oil of which destroy the natural properties. These cold pressed, unrefined oils are best as they retain all there natural, vital and beneficial properties which, although not as powerful as the essential oils, are still desirable in a treatment. A whole body massage will require about 10-15 ml. of carrier oil and only 4-6 drops of essential oil.

Almond Sweet
Sweet Almond Oils is one of the most used carrier oils and is excellent for the protection of the skin, being emollient, nourishing and softening.

Apricot Kernal / Peach
These oils are similar to each other and are rich in vitamins. Natural moisturisers, are excellent for feeding the skin, and are immediately absorbed.

Grapeseed
Mostly available as a refined oil, Grapeseed is very fine, light, odourless and colourless. It penetrates the skin leaving a smooth finish.

Hazeinut Oil
Useful as base for oily, combination skins, acne. Tones and tightens skin, helps maintain firmness and elasticity. Strenghens capillaries so might be useful against thread veins. Helps cell regeneration, stimulates circulation.