Carrier oils

After collecting oil recipes for the past few years, I set out to answer the questions of which carrier oil to use for which recipes. After reading through all the articles and information online (specifically Dr. Axe website), I found a few different oils and their purposes.

Almond Oil

Almond oil is mainly used for skin and overall health benefits.  As it provides healing properties to the skin, it also aids healing of the colon which provides several immune benefits.

Argan Oil

Argan oils is used in skin and hair treatments but most notable wound healing, rash relief, and bug bite relief.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one of the most hyper allergic oil of the collection, fights microbes and heals several different skin aliments creating radiant skin, your largest organ.

Emu Oil

Emu oil treats most skin conditions naturally and produces the necessary omega oils which reduces inflammation.

Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil has multiple benefits including digestive, heart, and skin health.  It’s benefits outweigh those of omega-3 in brain and heart health.

Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil provides several different benefits along with cooking, it helps with balancing hormones, brain health, and reducing inflammation.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is most valued for skin and hair healer and moisturizing.  It helps control acne, psoriasis, sunburn and chapped skin.

Magnesium Oil

Magnesium oil is considered the sport medicine of oils.  It helps with pain management and helps with migraine relief.

Neem Oil

Neem oil is loaded with nutrients that improves your skin along with repelling pests. It can be used in cosmetics, facial soap, hair products, hand creams, and shampoos.

Rosehip Seed Oil

Rosehip is most notable for its anti-aging properties but can also aid in digestive issues and menstrual cramps.

Sea Buckthorn Oil

Sea Buckthorn oil is nutrient-dense with bioflavonoids that combats cancer, heal skin, and provide digestive healing.

Vanilla Oil

Vanilla oil is rarely considered as a carrier oil, but its benefits include balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and preventing cancer.