Many of us are aware that carrier oils are used in skincare preparations to improve conditions of the skin, hair and nails. However, many of these fix oils offer us much more than as a carrier base for essential oils. Here is our list on the top 5 carrier oils for wrinkles, ageing and dull skin.
Evening Primrose Seed Oil
One of the best carrier oils for wrinkles. Try it also on your nails, too. Evening Primrose Oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and a blood vessel dilator. The main characteristics of Evening Primrose Oil increase skin resistance to ultraviolet rays and aids in blood circulation. Not only it is one of the best carrier oils for wrinkles, but it also helps to prevent ageing of the skin!
* Base oil: Use a 10% dilution.
* Store in cool, dark location {away from sun}.
Rosehip Seed Oil
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A wonderful oil for the treatment in reducing wrinkles! Rosehip oil is rich in EFA’s, vitamins C and E. Use just a small percentage (low ratio) to treat many skin conditions, most notably dehydrated skin that has prematurely aged. It is also reputed to help in preventing and reducing stretch marks and age spots because it is not just wrinkles that make us look weathered.
- * Store in cool, dark location {away from sun}.
Carrot Seed Oil
This is actually an essential oil but it is often used in base oils. It is orange in colour. Excellent for dry, dull and mature skin. Especially good when used as a skin rejuvenator. The oil’s high carotol content gives it regenerative properties, which helps with dull and ageing skin. It blends well with Rosehip Seed Oil.
- Base Oil: Use a 10% dilution
- Product clarification: Carrot seed essential oil is not the same as infused carrot oil, or carrot tissue oil, which comes from the edible carrot.
Avocado Oil
Moisturizes reduces the appearance of age spots, heals sun damage and scars. Additionally, avocado regenerates and rejuvenates the skin. Avocado increases collagen in the skin and therefore is an anti-ageing ingredient in skincare. Avocado oil has superior moisturizing qualities.
- Base oil: Use as an addition to the base oil. 10% dilution
Borage Oil
Borage oil is a good skin rejuvenator and excellent for all skin types especially maturing skin and sun-damaged skin. This oil is high in GLA, an important fatty acid for maintaining healthy skin.
- * Base Oil: Blend using 10% dilution with other carrier oils.
- * Best to purchase in small amount as it goes rancid rather quickly.
- * Store in cool, dark location {away from sun}
Application Use:
Remember to do a patch test on your skin first. Do not apply directly to your skin without permission or discussion with your aromatherapist first. If pregnant, use only under doctor’s care.
These are highly concentrated oils and may burn the skin. For easiest use, blend your facial cream with a few drops of your favourite carrier oil, blend well and apply to your face, neck and hands. Please read our disclosure policy.
Cheers!
Cecilia
@aromaliving
nice
Great run down of these great carrier oils 🙂