Benefits of Carrier oils
What are Carrier oils?
Carrier oils are natural products obtained by various plant sources. They are extracted by different methods like Solvent Extraction, Cold pressing, etc. As the name suggests, they were made with the idea of diluting Essential oils before use and, ‘carry’ them to the skin. They are also a, “carrier” of many benefits and properties to the skin. You can find a bizarre range of carrier oils in the market and that can be confusing. This blog will give you information on benefits of different carrier oils and by that you can find which ones are more suitable for your need.
Most carrier oils are suited to dilute essential oils, it helps in creating a mix that’s safe to use on skin. However, each carrier oil has a different benefit, that may be more suited for your purpose of use. So, let us go step by step and learn about different carrier oils benefits.
Benefits of Carrier Oils:
Carrier oil for moisturization
Moisturization may be the most obvious property that carrier oils have, most of them are nourishing and hydrating to skin. Some oils like Coconut, Sweet Almond, Hazelnut oil are more humectant in nature and can help your skin to stay hydrated for a longer time period. They are all rich in Essential fatty acids like Linolenic, Oleic, Linoleic, etc, which are all present in our natural body oil; Sebum. That’s why such carrier oils absorb faster in skin and provide deep nourishment to skin layers.
Carrier oil for Anti-ageing
Ageing is a natural and inevitable process, that we all go through in our lives. But certain factors like environmental damage, pollution, sun rays, free radical damage, etc can cause skin to age faster and lead to premature ageing. There are many ways to age gracefully, and prevent premature signs of ageing. Rejuvenating oils like Vitamin E oil, Argan Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Hemp seed oil, are a few examples of anti-ageing oils. They can help in reviving dead skin cells and promoting the growth of new ones.
Carrier oil for Acne
Acne maybe a physical problem but it can affect your mental health as well. To prevent that try using the natural way of carrier oils, they not only reduce acne but also the redness and itching caused by this condition as well. Hempseed, Sunflower, Grapeseed Oil, Neem oil are a few soothing, non-comedogenic and antibacterial oils that can help reduce acne and symptoms.
Carrier oil for hair care
Hair care is such a huge task and can be exhausting at times. Your hair can be thin, dry, dull and scalp may have dandruff as well, all this kind of hits home as a complete package. It is difficult to find a solution for all these problems. But carrier oils can be an answer to your prayers, as many carrier oils have properties to combat all these issues. Few examples are Coconut oil, Pumpkin seed oil, Grapeseed Oil, Argan Oil, Castor oil, Neem oil. Use one of them or create a mix according to your hair needs.
You can use carrier oils in many ways, use them as moisturizers after shower, or use them as after shave to sooth down inflamed skin. Or use them on cuts and scrapes to prevent infection, they offer so many benefits that it is easy to fit them in your daily routine. Find a suitable carrier oil according to your need and enjoy such benefits.
