Olive oil

 Liquid Sunshine, that it is not a favoured oil for aromatherapy and it is a heavy oil although there is no need for caution while applying also it  is said that it is good for treating skin problems, nail strength, for sun protection, irritation, bites, stings, burns, eczema, psoriasis and sensitive, chapped hands. It is also beneficial for heart conditions and compresses for HIV patients. It is also recommended for helping ear ache.

It is also said that it helps maintain elasticity of skin and adds condition and shine to hair. Olive Oil also helps to relieve stiffness because of its warming effect. Olive oil can be used alone.

 

Rose hip oil

It can be used alone. It can be used for the eye area and should not be mixed with fragrances if this is done. If it is used on the face with a touch of essential oil you should avoid eye area. If there is contact wash the eye area immediately .

It also helps with tissue regeneration, improving skin texture, reducing scars, skin discolouration, friction burns, surgical scars and marks.

‘Twenty women aged between 25 and 35 years were used as test subjects, over a four-month period, and all reported a visible improvement to the skin.’ 

 

 

wild rose source of vitamin c.

So many uses it for anti-scarring purpose that people tend to forget that this is also is also one of the best anti –wrinkle oils. It is incorporated into cosmetic products for smoothing out focal lines and wrinkles.

I t helps the skin to heal and speeds up regeneration, while preventing the formation of thick keloid scar tissue (the over thickening and formation of fibrous tissue of the skin when forming scar tissue) and is helpful in healing burns, scars and stretch marks.

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Sunflower oil

 Good for chest ailments, bronchitis, asthma, rheumatic pain and respiratory problems, sunflower petals and seeds contains inluin  Can be mixed for aromatherapy uses although it is heavy oil there are not any cautions

 

Unrefined sunflower oil contains useful amounts of essential fatty acids and a high amount of vitamin E and since it is inexpensive can be blended with a variety of other base oils. We personally do not use Sunflower oil, since we find that absorption is not that good as with other carrier oils, and it does tend to leave an oily feeling on the skin. Sunflower oil could be used as a base for a massage blend with other vegetable oils added to enhance the blend, but does not make good massage oil on its own.

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Peach Kernel oil 

is great Facial oil good for moisturising, restructuring, anti ageing, sensitive skins also dry skin. It is relatively light oil and is good for aromatherapy and is compatible for sensitive skins. It is ok to be uncautious also is good for elilpsey and worms and helps with hearing difficulties. Bark and stone of a peach is good to treat ailments such as headaches, angina, gout, and gland disorders. 

Peach kernel oil is used primarily for mature skin to help increase smoothness, or sensitive skin that reacts to other, more harsh chemicals. The significance of this oil in aromatherapy, massage and cosmetics is profound because of the hypo-allergenic nature of the oil.

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Macadamia oil 

 delaying skin and cell aging circulation problem arterial disease, good for mature skin delicate skin areas and anti aging properties.

Low odour oil that makes a superior massage oil a nourishing oil also not a cautious oil and good for aromatherapy

Macadamia nut oil's skin benefits make it natural massage oil. It can be heated and mixed with fragrant oil to individual preference . Moisturising

• Macadamia nut oil has a high content of palmitoleic acid, a fatty acid that is similar to the skin's sebum, which tends to decrease naturally with aging. Using macadamia nut oil can help fight the dryness as a natural moisturizer and is absorbed by the skin quickly.

Toning

• like olive oil, macadamia nut oil is rich with antioxidants and is especially high in vitamin E. Vitamin E improves the appearance of scars, tones the skin and prevents stretch marks.

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Sweet almond oil

 is helpful for Heart disease , dry skin and soothing , almonds in to a paste a good quality oil although thick can be used by aromatherpists also there are no cautions for almond oil and is a popular productive mainstream oil . Liquid sunshine p90

It is slightly oily, which allows hands to glide easily over skin. Sweet almond oil is absorbed fairly quickly, but not so quickly that you need to keep reapplying it.

Compared with other oils, sweet almond oil is reasonably priced. It usually does not irritate skin. People with nut allergies should not use almond oil. http://altmedicine.about.com/od/massage/a/massage_oil.htm

 

 

 

Carrot oil 

Good for dry skin sebaceous glands a trophy anti aging properties , ls as after sun night vision oil is orange in colour and stains clothes the only caution “aromatherpists friend and can be utilised in many ways it can only be used as an extract or herbal oil made from wild carrot . Carrots white root cultivated red root small carrot also makes oil .

Carrot oil is used as carrier oil in massage; carrot seed essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Both types of carrot oils can be used independently of each other. Both carrot massage oil and carrot seed oil are obtained from the wild carrot (Daucus carota) of the Apiaceae plant family.

Carrot massage oil is frequently used in skin care; it is also rich in vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin F and beta-carotene. Carrot massage oil is useful in treating eczema, psoriasis and itchy skin;

Carrot seed essential oil should be avoided in pregnancy due to its ability to treat amenorrhea and promote the start of menstruation. Carrot massage oil should not be used in excess due to its powerful constituents. The consumption of both carrots and carrot juice are toxic in excess quantities due to hypovitaminosis. Due to its ability to "tan" the skin orange, carrot seed essential oil is often used in suntan products. However, carrots taken in excess, either internally or externally, can be extremely toxic or may even result in death.

If unfamiliar in the use of essential oils and carrier oils in massage, consult a qualified aroma therapist or massage therapist respectively. When used correctly, both essential oils and carrier oils can be very beneficial. However, individual circumstances may dictate caution in their use

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Avocado oil

Is good for Dry fragile skin, distilled skin, sunburn, arthritic pain, and good for dark skin. low sunshine conditions, can be used alone no cautions it has softening and protective quality’s for the skin cell regeneration and is a sun care product mixed with rosemary it is a good hair stimulant also for post-menopausal skin and premature aging combined with a lighter oil for body massage is a good carrier for essential oils .

The aroma is somewhat sweet, fatty and nutty in medium intensity. It works well to nourish and moisturise dry or mature skin. It contains many nutrients including vitamins A, D and E. It is often used for clients with dry or mature skins, or people suffering from eczema or psoriasis and similar skin complaints, and it is very useful when treating sun or climate damaged skin that is dehydrated and under nourished as it is said to help with the regenerating of the skin and softening of the tissue. Although it can be used pure, it is, in most cases mixed with another carrier, such as Avocado, or Grape seed to make up at around 10% of the total carrier mixture. It is easily absorbed into the skin and deep tissue, and has wonderful emollient properties, making it excellent for use in all massage blends, lotions and soaps and creams etc... Refined Avocado oil is yellow to yellowish-green in colour and is lighter than unrefined Avocado oil. Unrefined Avocado contains more of the Avocado fruit, is dark green in colour and heavier. As it contains more of the fruit, its beneficial properties are greater than the refined oil. Cautions - Can become cloudy as the temperature drops, this process is normal, and will usually return to its normal colour when warmed up again. The refined version has a much longer shelf life than the unrefined version. If not carefully used or used in a too large a dilution with another carrier, it may overpower a blend, considered safe in all normal applications. http://www.essential7.com/carrieroils/avocado.html

 

Peanut /groundnut oil

Good for ache and blackheads arthritis it is light and nutty thick in texture clear in colour oily feel

There are no cautions and is a good medium for essential oils.

Peanut oil has a very light nutty aroma that has brought it in the list of popular base oils, which are also known as carrier oils. In United Kingdom, it is marketed as 'Groundnut Oil'. When used as carrier oil in combination with fresh lime juice, it works wonders in protecting the skin from ugly acne marks and black heads. It is preferred amongst other cooking oils for its high smoke point.

Peanut oil has a high content of palmitic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid. An interesting fact about Peanut oil is that it was firstly used as a source of fuel for the diesel engine. The use of this oil is not recommended for those people who are allergic to peanuts. Peanut oil massage is extremely beneficial for people suffering from Arthritis.

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St John’s Wort oil

 If you arthritic suffer from periodic muscle stiffness and soreness , treats wounds and bruises and is a good anti inflammatory If you are an arthritis sufferer,

Or if you experience periodic muscle stiffness and soreness after a good workout or a day in the garden, try some St. John's wort massage oil. St. John's wort, combined with rosemary, mint and other beneficial herbs, penetrates and soothes those sore muscles.

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Walnut oil 

 moisturise soft skin anti aging product regenerative ingredient Slippage is a caution and is a medium weight oil and is a good mixer for essential oils.

Carrier oils are the basis of aromatherapy blends; carrier oils help to blend together pure and volatile essential oils and consequently make a safer aromatic mix. n the practice of aromatherapy, carrier oils are often thought of as secondary to essential oils; in fact, carrier oils are the primary basis of aromatherapy blends and are needed to effectively, and safely, use the majority of essential oils. Carrier oils have many properties in their own right, in addition to the essential oil properties in an aromatherapy blend.

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Grape seed oil 

 soothing and calming properties moisture retention and prevents skin aging, ingredient grape seed it is great for essential oils Liquid sunshine p126

Grape seed (Vitis vinifera) is versatile carrier oil which can be combined with other carrier oils, such as apricot kernel (Prunus armeniaca) or sweet almond (Prunus dulcis), blended with essential oils or used on its own for aromatherapy massage. It is a popular carrier oil because it is non-toxic and has no known contra-indications Grape seed oil is often taken internally as it is thought to have nutritional benefits. It contains little or no cholesterol and, due to the presence of flavonoids, is helpful to people with heart-related conditions. In addition, the antioxidants in grape seed oil help to destroy free radicals in the body which may help reduce health problems such as cancer, high blood pressure and heart disease.

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