What are Carrier Oils?
Carrier Oils
, also known as
Base Oils
,
Fixed Oils
,
Vegetable Oils
or
Cold Pressed Oils
are used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin in massage and aromatherapy. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, though some, such as olive, have a mild distinctive smell. Neither do they evaporate like essential oils, which are more volatile.
Despite also being referred to as
Vegetable Oils
, not all
Carrier Oils
are derived from vegetables; many are pressed from seeds, nuts, or kernels. Carrier Oils have also earned the moniker "
fixed oils
," due to the fact that they remain fixed on the skin. This means that, unlike essential oils, they do not quickly evaporate from the skin's surface or have the strong, natural scent of plants, which makes them ideal for controlling essential oil concentration and reducing the strength of an essential oil's aroma without altering its therapeutic properties.
A
Carrier Oil
is a vital aspect of an aromatherapy massage or a natural cosmetic such as a bath oil, body oil, cream, lip balm, lotion, or other moisturizer, as it can affect the usefulness of the massage and the color, scent, therapeutic properties, and shelf life of the final product, respectively. By providing the lubrication required for a massage, the light and non-sticky
Carrier Oils
effectively allow the hands to glide easily over the skin while penetrating the skin and carrying the essential oils into the body. Carrier Oils can also prevent the potential irritation, sensitization, redness, or burning that can be caused by the undiluted use of
Essential Oils
,
Absolutes
, and
CO2 Extracts
.
What are your criteria for testing products?
Our Quality Assurance team consisting of highly qualified chemists and experts adhere to the strict quality standards used by the global Essential Oils and Flavor Industry.
These references of comprehensive scientific information, detail specific physiochemical properties of all the essential oils. Some of these important parameters include
Refractive Index, Specific Gravity, Optical Rotation, Flash Point, Acid Value, Ester Value, Infrared Absorption, Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy (UV/Vis) for pigment detection, Solubility, Colour/Appearance, Taste/Odour, presence of Heavy Metals, and proportion of Predominant Active Chemical Components.
Our in-house laboratory is equipped with the state-of-the-art analytical equipment allowing us to carry out highly specialized analyses, such as
Gas-Liquid Chromatography
and
Mass Spectrometry
. We use these analyses results to ascertain the quality of our essential oils as well as to confirm specification sheet reports and certificates of analysis received from third party vendors.
Do you accept International Orders?
Yes. All our orders are shipped internationally from our warehouse in New Delhi, India to your provided shipping address via FedEx or DHL Express. Due to the nature of international shipping, occasionally a customer may have to pay additional import duties and taxes which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. The large majority of orders will not have to pay any additional fees.
How long will it take for the order to reach me?
Most orders take around 1-2 business days to leave our facility once we have receive the confirmation of the payment. Rest assured, we send you an email with your tracking details so that you are able to track the shipment during transit. Once shipped, it usually takes 2-5 working days for the order to reach you. If you have any questions about the status of your order, don't hesitate to call our customer service team.
Do you have a Ecommerce store from where I can buy instantly?
Yes, you can buy our products from our Ecommerce store
www.natureinbottle.com