Carrier oils, also known as base oils, are vegetable oils got from the kernels, nuts, seeds or fruit of a plant. They are called carrier oils because they simply ‘carry’ the essential oil onto the skin. Most carrier oils are extracted from the fatty parts of the plant which can be squeezed to get oil. Since essential oils are very potent and concentrated, you must blend them in a carrier oil before application. There are many carrier oils for essential oils you can use but there are also many differences why you would choose one particular carrier oil over another including the cost, availability, nutrient Continue Reading