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About Carrier Oils

Diffuse, disperse, and delight with the wonders of carrier oils. From bespoke aromatherapy and massage blends to cosmetics creations, these all-natural wonder ingredients make the perfect pairing for all things essential. Unlock the power of fully-absorbent goodness today - shop our comprehensive range and get crafting!

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The perfect crafting partner.

Unlock the unique benefits of plant-powered ingredients with our collection of pure carrier oils. Extracted with care from the world’s very best natural sources - from seeds to nuts and beyond - these oils provide a wealth of benefits to a wide range of bath and body creations.

For centuries, carrier oils have been used to hydrate, nourish, and protect the skin and hair. Some carrier oils are rich in essential fatty acids, which provide additional nutritional benefits. Today, they’re an essential ingredient in everything from aromatherapy and massage products to skin and haircare. How will you use them?

What are Carrier Oils?        

Carrier oils do just as they say on the tin (or bottle) - it really is that simple! They’re used to carry other ingredients, like essential oils - whether onto the skin, or within a bottle for products like diffusers.

In short, they’re the ultimate base, used for their keen ability to disperse, distribute, and dilute. Various vegetable oils, such as safflower oil, can be used as carrier oils for essential oils.

The best part? There’s a whole library of all-natural options to choose from! Whether you’re after a vitamin-rich option for your latest moisturiser blend (go for gold with almond oil), or a non-comedogenic skincare base (why not try our rosehip or argan oil), there’s an option out there for all.

Each and every one of our carrier oils can bring benefits to your crafting cupboard - but the final choice is down to you. Browse our full range above for more information, buy with us for fast, free shipping, and get making! We can’t wait to see what you create.

How to Use Carrier Oils

When it comes to crafting your own soaps and cosmetics, carrier oils are the crème de la crème, particularly when it comes to pairing up. These versatile oils have a special talent for infusing other ingredients - but how exactly should you be using them?

In short, wherever essential oils are found, carrier oils shouldn’t be far away - but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be used alone! These wonderfully moisturising ingredients are the ultimate skincare essential - making gorgeously hydrated skin achievable for anyone, even without their famous partner ingredients. 

Our makers’ favourite carrier oil-based recipes include luxurious lotions, handmade bar soap, aromatherapy and massage oils, lip balms, and body scrubs. The options really are endless!

For full carrier oil recipes, inspiration, tips, and troubleshooting, why not read our blog? 

The Benefits of Carrier Oils and Essential Fatty Acids

Our makers love carrier oils - and for good reason! These unsung heroes make the perfect base for almost every cosmetics and skincare creation, carrying goodness straight to the skin.

Though often paired with other ingredients, carrier oils are an incredibly versatile craft cupboard must, able to work both solo as a stand-alone moisturiser, and as a base for everything from lotions and serums to cosmetics. Many carrier oils are rich in fatty acids, which are essential nutrients for skin health and nourishment.

Plus, the benefits don’t end there. Want to immerse your products in the best vitamins and minerals the world has to offer? From jojoba to coconut oil and beyond, carrier oils are packed with all the skin-loving goodness you could ever want to see in an ingredient, in addition to being free of harsh preservatives and artificial fragrances.

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Like most ingredients, the oils, butters, powders, and decorations in your handmade products are farmed or extracted from the natural world. Those certified as organic by the Soil Association were grown, produced, and harvested in line with strict regulations designed to protect and sustain the environment, including soils, ecosystems, animals, and people.

Buying Carrier Oils: FAQs

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What is a carrier oil?

Carrier oils are the ultimate versatile ingredient in cosmetics and soap making. Sourced primarily from the seeds, kernels, and nuts of plants, they’re rich in nourishing properties, making them perfect for hydrating skin treatments. Their adaptability allows them to be used both individually or combined with other ingredients (such as essential oils) to enhance product consistency, texture, and absorption - whether across the skin in massage oils, or homes in diffuser blends. They can also be used as a standalone ingredient.

Whether you're looking to nourish, soothe, or scent, there’s a carrier oil out there perfect for your creative vision. Our makers’ personal favourites include grapeseed oil, almond oil, apricot oil, raspberry seed oil, camellia oil, castor oil, avocado oil, hemp oil, neem oil, and of course, jojoba oil - each of which brings a whole host of properties to the table.

How much carrier oil should I use?

Exactly how much carrier oil you should be using depends on what you’re planning to make, alongside your chosen ingredients and recipe. In many cases, carrier oil will form the base of your recipe, representing a significant percentage of the total ingredients. For example, body and massage oils are often simple blends of a larger volume of carrier oil (like sweet almond or jojoba oil) and essential oils (added in small quantities for fragrance and additional therapeutic benefits).

Be sure to double-check your ingredients, process, and any common tips and tricks relating to the finish of your final product before getting started.

If you need a hand converting between volume and weight measurements, try our carrier oil calculator

What is the best carrier oil?

Ultimately, the best carrier oil out there is the one most suited to your recipe and desired end result. For example, whilst one oil may be non-comedogenic and well-aligned with the needs of a skincare formulation, another may act as a better moisturising agent for rough skin. Be sure to choose carefully! 

With this being said, one of our makers’ overall personal favourites is jojoba oil - known worldwide as the cosmetic form of liquid gold. It’s not only rich in vitamins and minerals but also mimics the natural oils of the skin, making it easily absorbed and deeply moisturising. Other popular options include grapeseed, hemp seed, and sweet almond oil.

What are the best carrier oils for essential oils?

The best carrier oils for essential oils are cold-pressed. Popular choices include grapeseed oil, which is light and absorbs quickly, perfect for aromatherapy blends or massages. Coconut oil, available in virgin or fractionated forms, is versatile for body butters or massage oils. Jojoba oil, known for its lightness, is ideal for summer skin care and hair masks. Avocado oil, rich in vitamins, enhances lip balms and body oils. Lastly, sweet almond oil is a brilliant all-rounder, excellent for soothing dry skin and boosting hydration in hair.

Carrier oils not only make essential oils safe for skin application but also enhance their effectiveness by preventing rapid evaporation, ensuring the essential oils' benefits are absorbed more fully.

How many carrier oils are there?

When it comes to carrier oils, the options are almost endless! From camelia to castor oil and beyond, whatever your formula, there’s an oil out there for you. For this reason, it’s almost impossible to list them all in just one FAQ, but here are some of our favourites: 

If you’re looking for a light, non-comedogenic option for your next skincare formulation, we recommend looking into argan oil, rosehip oil, and safflower oil.

Want to delve into the world of haircare? Why not try coconut, argan, or olive oil for a rich, moisturising finish perfect for nourishing both the scalp and ends?

What carrier oil is best for skin?

Whilst there’s no one best carrier oil option for skin out there, some are indeed better than others. In most cases, you should be seeking out non-comedogenic ingredients. These lighter oils have natural qualities that help them steer clear of pore clogging, meaning they’re less likely to lead to irritation, breakouts, or skin damage when applied, but are still effective in terms of moisturising and distributive abilities. 

Commonly used non-comedogenic carrier oils include argan oil, rosehip oil, and safflower oil.

What carrier oil is best for hair?

Carrier oil is a hugely important element in many haircare products - providing both deep moisturisation and all-important dispersion abilities. But which one is best? 

Put simply, there’s no clear answer to this question. When plotting your next haircare formula you should consider your clientele, desired end result, and, of course, other ingredients prior to making final decisions when it comes to carrier oils.

With this being said, there’s a shortlist of oily options out there typically well suited to haircare including argan, castor, and macadamia nut oil. For more advice, why not visit our blog?

What carrier oil should I use with frankincense?

Finding a good pairing for the powerful and potent frankincense can seem like a tricky task - but worry not, it’s by no means impossible. 

Ultimately, your chosen carrier should be determined by the purpose of your final product, meaning there’s no one best option out there. For example, if you’re going down the skincare route, why not try jojoba oil? It’s non-comedogenic, meaning it’s less likely to block the pores, but is easily absorbed by the skin, meaning it’s more than capable of delivering frankincense’s rejuvenating benefits straight to the areas where they’re needed most.