Carrier Oils and Their Benefits

 There are so many great oils with great benefits that help the health of the scalp and hair, they can be used on the skin as well. You can do hot oil treatments with these oils or just put on your hair and scalp for shine and moisture.



Sweet Almond Oil – Sweet Almond Oil is a light weight, mild, non greasy oil and is one of the most commonly used carrier oils. It is suitable for all types of skin. It does not clog the pores of the skin and easily absorbed into the skin. It helps in relieving itching, irritation and inflammation of the skin. It is a very good moisturizer, helps to leave the skin soft and smooth. It is used for facial treatment and body massage.

Apricot Kernel Oil: – Color of Apricot Kernel Oil is virtually clear with a tinge of yellow and it has a faint aroma. It is suitable for all types of skin. It is used for facial message. It softens rough skin and used for the treatment of inflamed skin and slowing down the aging process.

Avocado Oil: – Avocado Oil has a sweet aroma and its color is deep olive green. It is rich in amino acid, vitamins and minerals. It heals scaly skin, softens and moisturizes dry skin. It can be used for the treatment of sun damaged skin, acne and eczema. It is nourishing oil not only for skin but for hair also.

Jojoba Oil: – Actually Jojoba oil is not an oil but a liquid wax. Its color is yellow. It is nourishing and soothing oil for skin of all types and it is a scalp cleanser also. It is a good moisturizer and gently unclogs the pores. It is an antioxidant and used for the treatment of acne.

Grape seed Oil: – Grape seed oil has a light, sweet and a bit nutty aroma. Its texture is thin and its color is usually clear. It is easily absorbed by the skin. It helps to tone and tighten the skin. It is useful for the treatment of acne and other skin problems. It contains linoleic acid which is an essential fatty acid and is important for the skin and the cell membranes. It is a moisturizer and nourishes the skin. It is used in the preparation of body creams, hair care products and massage oils.

Olive Oil- Olive oil can nourish and condition and improve the strength elasticity of your hair. Being that olive oil is a completely natural product, treating yourself with it will help reduce the stress caused by chemical products and therefore improve the health of your hair overall.

Jamaican Black Castor Oil -Jamaican Black Castor Oil address many health and beauty conditions. It can serve as a hair and scalp conditioner; a skin moisturizer and healer; a massage oil for aches, pains, fibroids and lumps in the breasts; a powerful laxative and can be used as fist aid for cuts, wounds and burns. Black castor oil seals moisture in the hair with a protective coat. It’s also the only oil in nature with ricinoleic acid. It helps to destroys viruses, bacteria, yeast and molds that cause many skin problems.