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Carrier Oils Remedy

Carrier oils are used in aromatherapy and other areas of health. These oils are made from vegetables and are known for being light and easily absorbed into the skin. Most of the time, carrier oils are used as a dilution to essential oils because they don't evaporate as easily as essential oils do. Most carrier oils are used either for massage or some type of skin condition.

  1. Dry Skin

    • With the right carrier oils, combating dry skin is relatively easy. Applying evening primrose oil is a good way to moisturize skin. Also use wheat germ oil as a way to bring dull, dry skin back to life.

      Many lotions and moisturizers make use of coconut oil because it can help keep skin from drying out. Coconut oil also works on hair.

      Add sunflower oil to a lotion for added protection against dryness. Giving yourself a facial with apricot kernel oil will leave your skin soft and moisturized. Try using olive oil on your skin as well to restore lost moisture.

    Acne and Oily Skin

    • Fighting acne is less of a hassle with certain carrier oils. For instance, grape seed oil is an astringent and can be used on your face as an acne treatment. Calendula oil evens out oily skin to make it less prone to breakouts.

    Itchy and Irritated Skin

    • Soothe itchy skin with carrier oils such as sweet almond oil. It also helps with dryness and soreness of the skin. St. John's wort oil relieves sore skin as well, and is helpful with skin sensitivity.

    Other Uses

    • Jojoba oil can aid in treating symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis when rubbed into the affected joints.

      A popular carrier oil is rosehip oil, because it has so many different uses. You can use rosehip oil to promote cell regeneration to help ward off and diminish wrinkles. It is also used to treat PMS symptoms as well as eczema and psoriasis. Rosehip oil can be applied to stretch marks, burns, and scars to help minimize their appearance.

      As an anti-aging agent, avocado oil works well, especially when mixed with an equal amount of zinc oxide.

      Olive oil can help lower the risk of heart disease when used as a cooking oil. Many people choose extra virgin olive oil for this purpose.

      Sea buckthorn oil can be used to treat asthma, diarrhea, gastric ulcers and enteritis..

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