What are carrier oils?

载体油和精油由植物制成。载油用于稀释精油并将其“携带”到您的皮肤上。那是因为精油有效，直接应用于皮肤时会引起刺激。

Most carrier oils are unscented or lightly scented and don’t interfere with an essential oil’s therapeutic properties. They may be used alone or with other oils to nourish your skin.

Keep reading to learn more about choosing the right carrier oil, some of the different carrier oils available, and more.

There are many carrier oils available. Most are suitable to use with any essential oil, but you should consider a few things before choosing one.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t regulate carrier oils labeled for use as cosmetics. They do, however, regulate edible cooking oils that may serve double-duty as carrier oils.

您只能从您信任的制造商那里购买治疗级载体油。寻找冷粉，100％纯且无添加剂或无防腐剂的油。如果您想将食用油用作载油，请选择冷压榨的有机品种。

The following list includes popular carrier oils used to dilute essential oils for aromatherapy, massage, and skin care. The list isn’t exhaustive, but it’s a good place to start.

Coconut oil is anedible oilmade from the meat of mature coconuts. It’s available in refined or unrefined varieties.

Unrefined coconut oil comes from fresh coconut meat. It’s not processed with chemicals and retains its coconut aroma and flavor.

精制的椰子油来自干椰子肉，也称为辣椒。它被漂白和除臭以去除污染物，以及独特的椰子香气和风味。精制椰子并不是全天然的，也不建议用作载油。

用途：椰子油含有skin-nourishing脂肪酸和多酚类物质,这使它成为一个伟大的carrier oil for massage oils and skin care preparations.

荷荷巴油来自荷荷巴植物的种子。它具有精致的坚果香气。从技术上讲，荷荷巴不是油，而是具有强大保湿特性的蜡。人们认为皮肤是皮肤的天然油。

Using jojoba oil may help reduce the skin’s oil production in暗疮people by making the skin think it’s produced enough oil.

用途：荷荷巴油absorbs easily in the skin and doesn’t clog pores. This makes it a good carrier oil option for massage oils, facial moisturizers, and bath oils.

杏仁油是由杏子制成的，也称为核。它是高脂肪酸和维生素E高的润肤油。它很容易吸收皮肤，并具有略甜，坚果的气味。您可以购买可食用的杏核油或杏仁油，仅供化妆。

用途：杏油被认为有助于软化和平静的刺激性，发痒的皮肤。将其用作载油，制作按摩油，沐浴油和护发准备。

Sweet杏仁油has a strong, nutty aroma. It’s an edible oil made from the kernels of sweet almonds. The oil is lightweight and absorbs easily, and is a great moisturizer for dry skin.

它的also used in general aromatherapy, but its strong scent may mask an essential oil’s aroma.

用途：Sweet almond oil is one of the most popular carrier oils for skin care. It’s great in massage oils, bath oils, and soaps.

橄榄油来自压榨的橄榄。它的best knownas a healthy, edible oil with a fruity aroma, but it’s also used in aromatherapy as a carrier oil.

Extra-virgin olive oil is the preferred variety for aromatherapy and skin care preparations. Olive oil’s scent may interfere with the scent of some essential oils.

用途：它富含脂肪酸和植物固醇，它们make it great forcleansing and moisturizing dry skin. Use olive oil as a carrier oil for massage, facial cleansers, hair care, and homemade soaps.

摩洛哥坚果油是由摩洛哥原生的摩洛哥坚果树的果实中发现的。油是可食用的，传统上是用来滋养内外身体的。它具有坚果香气，富含维生素A和E，单不饱和脂肪酸。

用途：摩洛哥坚果油可以帮助治疗皮肤干燥，头发，皱纹和皮肤炎症。这使其成为一般皮肤护理和按摩油的绝佳载体油。

Rosehips are the seeds of theRosa rubiginosabush or the罗莎·莫沙塔（Rosa Moschata）衬套。两种灌木丛的花朵看起来都不同于传统玫瑰。当这些花死了并放下花瓣时，玫瑰花就会留下。Rosehip oil从玫瑰果中挤压。

Rosehip oil doesn’t smell like a rose, though. It has a nutty, earthy scent.

用途：Rosehip oil is high in vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is a natural retinoid that helps fight aging, and both vitamins can help reverse the effects of the sun on your skin. Use it as a carrier oil for dry skin remedies, massage oils, and moisturizers.

黑色种子油是由Nigella sativaplant. Although it’s lesser known than other carrier oils, it’s 富有的 with unsaturated and saturated fatty acids. It’s also thought to have anti-inflammatory abilities.

用途：Black seed oil is often used as a folk remedy to soothe skin conditions includingeczema,acne, and银屑病. With this in mind, it’s a great choice for facial care, massage oils, and general skin care.

葡萄籽油comes from grape seeds. It’s a byproduct of the winemaking process. It’s rich in vitamin E, a nutrient thought to heal the skin and reduce wrinkles, although scientific research is inconsistent.

用途：葡萄籽油is lightweight, easily absorbed by the skin, and has a neutral scent. It’s a good carrier oil to use with essential oils to make body oils and massage oils.

鳄梨油is a heavy, thick,edible oilmade from avocado fruit. It has a nutty aroma.

鳄梨油高油酸，一种单不饱和脂肪酸thought to helpdry, damaged skin.

用途：This can be a good carrier oil for dry skin remedies and body creams — unless you’re dealing with acne. Avocado oil may increase sebum production, so if your skin is acne-prone, check with your dermatologist before use.

葵花籽油is an edible oil extracted from sunflower seeds. It has a neutral odor.

油是说要采取行动as a skin barrier against toxins and germs that cause infection, making it a great choice for irritated skin.

用途：它的thought to help soften skin, moisturize skin, and soothe irritation, so add this carrier oil to your massage oils or use for general skin care.

尽可能，从您信任的制造商那里购买有机，冷压载油。尽管大多数载体油不会引起过敏反应，但在使用之前，您应该始终进行补丁测试。

To perform a patch test:

  1. Add a small amount of carrier oil to the inside of your wrist or just below your ear.
  2. Cover the oil with a bandage.
  3. Check back on the area after 24 hours.
  4. 如果发生刺激，请彻底冲洗，并避免将来使用。

如果您对树坚果过敏，则不应使用源自树坚果的油。这包括甜杏仁油，摩洛哥坚果油和杏仁油。

When diluting essential oils with a carrier oil, it’s important to follow these稀释指南.

For adults:

  • 2.5 percent dilution:15 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
  • 3 percent dilution:20 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
  • 5 percent dilution:30 drops essential oil per 6 teaspoons carrier oil
  • 10 percent dilution:每6茶匙载油60滴精油

For children:

  • .5 to 1 percent dilution:每6茶匙载油3至6滴精油

始终将载体油存放在凉爽的深色地方，最好是在冰箱中。您还应该将它们放在深色玻璃瓶中。

Carrier oils make it possible to use essential oils safely. They also help nourish and moisturize your skin. Not all oils make good carrier oils, though. You should avoid using things like butter, petroleum jelly, and mineral oil.

Whatever oil you choose, avoid using it on your lips, eyes, or other sensitive areas after it’s been mixed with an essential oil. However, you can safely apply carrier oil alone to these areas.