Carrier oil 896467 179994085 2007-12-24T19:01:55Z 80.192.40.63 {{Unreferenced|date=January 2007}} '''Carrier oil''', also known as '''base oil''' or '''vegetable oil''', is used to dilute [[essential oil]]s and [[Absolute (substance)|absolutes]] before they are applied to the skin. They are so named because they ''carry'' the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, nor do they [[evaporate]] like them. There are a range of different carrier oils each with their own individual properties and suitability towards different treatments in [[aromatherapy]]. ''Infused oils'' are a combination of a carrier oil and various [[herb]]s. True carrier oils are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils taken, amongst others: *Sweet almond *[[Grape seed oil|Grape seed]] *[[Avocado]] *[[Olive oil]] *[[Sesame]] *[[Evening primrose]] *[[Sunflower]] *[[Jojoba oil]] *[[Emu oil]] *Nuts: **[[Walnut]] **[[Peanut]] **[[Pecan]] **[[Macadamia nut]] **Fractionated [[coconut oil]] [[Sweet almond oil]] and [[grapeseed oil]] are the most popular carrier oils. ==External links== *[http://www.aromatherapypoint.com/baseoils/ Carrier Oils Properties] [[Category:Aromatherapy]] [[Category:Oils]] [[ja:キャリアオイル]]