| Carrier Oils are a necessary part of any | | | | carrier oils available to dilute your blends in. (Be sure to |
| aromatherapy treatment: All Essential Oils need to be | | | | check out our page on Aromatherapy Dilution Rates |
| diluted in a proper carrier oil before applying to the skin. | | | | before attempting to make your essential oil blends.) |
| Yes, I even suggest that Lavender and Tea Tree | | | | If you are planning on making any aromatherapy skin |
| should be diluted in carrier oils before applying them. | | | | care treatments you will need to know which carrier |
| Why? | | | | oils are best suited for the type of skin you are |
| Because I am personally aware of people who have | | | | working with. Some are better for dry skin and others |
| very sensitive skin and have had a reaction even using | | | | are better for oily skin. Acne solutions will be different |
| gentle essential oils without a carrier base. | | | | than bruises on your legs or arms. |
| Which Carrier Oil Should I Choose? | | | | We always suggest that you take a good |
| There are many types of carrier oils to choose from | | | | aromatherapy course so you will learn how to use the |
| when making up your aromatherapy treatments. The | | | | various essential oils and carrier oils properly and |
| type you choose will be dependant on what you are | | | | effectively. Of course, you are going to say that we |
| trying to treat with your essential oil blend. If you are | | | | say this so we can sell aromatherapy courses, but the |
| blending essential oils for perfume purposes then I | | | | truth is that besides the fact that we do, we do not |
| generally recommend using Jojoba Oil as this has a | | | | push people to take aromatherapy courses with us. |
| long shelf life and won't interefere with the smell of | | | | Our true desire is that people find a good course |
| your essential oil blend. | | | | taught by a Professional Aromatherapist they can |
| If you are blending for a therapeutic blend then your | | | | trust and learn what needs to be learned to practice |
| carrier oil choices may be different. The thing that | | | | using essential oils safely and effectively. |
| many people don't understand is that when working | | | | Carrier Oils are a necessary part of any |
| with carrier oils, they each have their own specific | | | | aromatherapy treatment so please take the time to |
| properties, much like essential oils do. There is no "one | | | | take a course and learn what you need to know. |
| size fits all" carrier oil that will do the trick in every | | | | ALWAYS REFER TO AROMATHERAPY |
| situation. This is why it is so important to learn not only | | | | CONTRAINDICATIONS BEFORE MAKING ANY |
| about the essential oils but also about the variety of | | | | TREATMENT! |