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Base & Carrier Oils

Base and carrier oils are the foundation of any aromatherapy blend — used to dilute essential oils before they touch skin, and just as lovely used alone for massage, moisturising or hair care.

Shop by oil: jojoba, sweet almond, grapeseed, apricot kernel, coconut, wheatgerm, argan, rosehip seed and castor oil, from specialist aromatherapy brands including Absolute Aromas, Aqua Oleum, Amphora Aromatics and Natural By Nature Oils, alongside natural skincare favourites from Conscious Skincare, Fushi Wellbeing and Cliganic.

Please note: always dilute essential oils in a carrier oil before applying to skin, and patch-test any new oil first, particularly if you have sensitive skin or allergies. These are cosmetic, not medicinal, products.


Frequently Asked Questions

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts and are too strong to apply directly to skin. Carrier (or base) oils — like jojoba, sweet almond or grapeseed — are used to dilute essential oils to a safe strength before applying them to skin, typically a few drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil. Carrier oils themselves are also popular used alone, for massage, moisturising or hair care.

It depends on your skin and what you're using it for. Jojoba closely resembles skin's natural oils and suits most skin types; sweet almond and grapeseed are light, easily absorbed choices for everyday use; coconut and argan are richer and often used on hair and drier skin; rosehip seed is popular in facial skincare; and wheatgerm is naturally high in vitamin E, often added in small amounts to other blends. There's no single right answer — many people keep two or three on hand for different uses.

Yes — carrier oils are complete products in their own right and many people use them purely for massage, as a body or hair oil, or as part of a skincare routine, with no essential oil added at all. They only become a dilution medium when you choose to mix in essential oils yourself.

Many are — look for "cold-pressed" and "organic" in the individual product title and description, as this varies by product and brand. Aqua Oleum and Amphora Aromatics in particular offer organic, cold-pressed versions across much of their carrier oil range. Cold-pressed extraction is generally preferred as it retains more of the oil's natural nutrients compared with heat- or solvent-extracted alternatives.

It's good practice, yes — particularly if you have sensitive skin, a nut allergy (relevant for sweet almond and apricot kernel oils), or are trying a new oil for the first time. Apply a small amount to the inside of your forearm and wait 24 hours before using more widely. These are cosmetic products rather than medicinal ones, so if you have a specific skin condition, it's worth checking with a pharmacist or dermatologist first.

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