Carrier Oils List

If you are looking for a good carrier oils list, then you have certainly come to the right place. I've got about twenty-one of them listed out below.

These are some of the more popular oils on the market. Which ones am I missing? Leave me a comment and let me know. I'll definitely add it in.

For the aromatherapy and essential oil newbies, you should know carrier oils are really important. On their own, they moisturize, prevent wrinkles, and even help with healing cuts and wounds. They are also used to dilute essential oils so that you can safely use them on your skin or in the bath. Without carrier oils, essential oils can damage your skin really badly.

Don't believe me? Well check out my post about ways you shouldn't use essential oils. It's a real eye opener.

Each carrier oil has its own unique properties and benefits. Some are thick and very moisturizing, while others are light and fast absorbing. Some can cause you to break out and others work wonders for your skin. So you really have to patch test, monitor and experiment with carrier oils to choose the best oil for you.

I should also mention that I have only plant-based oils in my carrier oils list. The reason is that mineral oils (which are petroleum based products) - like baby oil - can form a barrier on your skin and block essential oil compounds from being absorbed into your body. And, seeing that I'm all about essential oils, I've decided to exclude those non plant-based oils.

Ok, without further ado, here is my carrier oils list:

Apricot kernel (Prunus armeniaca)
Avocado (Persea americana)
Argan (Argania spinosa)
Black currant seed (Ribes nigrum)
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Carrot seed (Daucus carota)
Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)
Grapeseed (Viti vinifera)
Hazelnut (Corylus avellana)
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)
Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia)
Olive (Olea europaea)
Passion fruit (Passiflora incarnata)
Rosehip (Rosa rubiginosa)
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)
Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Sweet almond (Prunus dulcis)
Wheat germ (Triticum vulgare)

I'm sure you already have a few of these at home (like olive and coconut oil). But remember, if you are trying a new carrier oil on your skin, ALWAYS do a skin patch test to see if you are sensitive or allergic to the oil. I can't stress this enough!

I've been guilty of not patch testing and had to deal with terrible breakouts for a month. So be smart and test first!

When you're done with choosing from the list of carrier oils, head over to the essential oils list to learn about the ones there.

Have fun with your oils!