Sweet Almond Oil:
Sweet Almond Oil is cold pressed from the dried kernels of the almond tree, produced mostly in Italy, on the Mediterranean and in California. Not only does this oil help protect the surface of the skin, but it has great value to act as an emollient, skin soother and softener while conditioning the skin and promoting a clear, clean, young looking complexion, it will also help to relieve muscular aches. Sweet almond also helps the skin to balance its loss and absorption of moisture. It is easily absorbed helping to leave the skin soft and satiny smooth yet it is non-greasy. It is further a very good moisturizer suitable for all skin types, it will help relieve irritation, inflammation and itching, and it is greatly lubricating and because it is not overly fast penetrating makes a good massage medium to use by helping spread the carrier and essential oil mixture, while still allowing you time to do a good massage before it is absorbed by the skin.. It has a rich concentration of oleic (64.5%) and linoleic (26.4%) essential fatty acids.

Apricot Oil:
Today, apricots are grown almost exclusively in California and Southern Europe. This finely textured carrier oil is obtained by the cold pressed method. It is easily absorbed by the skin without leaving it feeling oily. Apricot kernel oil has moisturizing, nourishing and revitalizing properties and it is particularly helpful for dehydrated, delicate, mature and sensitive skin, and it helps to sooth inflammation. This finely textured oil spreads easily and is particularly rich in both oleic acid (62%) and linoleic acid (33%).

Borage Seed
A fairly common domestic herbal remedy that has been used since ancient times in Europe and England. It has a particularly good reputation for its beneficial affects on the mind, being used to dispel melancholy and induce euphoria. It is a soothing saline, diuretic herb that soothes damaged or irritated tissues. Borage oil (also known as starflower oil) is an ancient oil which has been used in the far east for thousands of years. Borage oil has in recent years caused a revolution in nutritional therapeutics. It has been found to be one of the richest sources of essential fatty acids known to humans. ( Docosenoic- 2.5%, Icosenoic- 4.2%, Gamma Linolenic- 22.1%, Linoleic- 36.4. Oleic- 16.9%, Palmitic- 10.1%). Mostly grown or wild crafted in Southern England or Europe. It has also been used to treat pre-menstrual complaints, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatic problems, eczema and other chronic skin conditions. Thin to medium texture, leaves a somewhat oily feel to the skin. It is said to be excellent in treating many skin conditions. Excellent for all skin types, a good skin and tissue rejuvenator. Cautions - Its use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended, otherwise considered safe in normal applications.

Avocado Oil
Method of extraction: Expeller Pressed/Refined. In its crude form is a great oil to use as a carrier when performing aroma therapy massage. This ultra rich oil is a delightful treasure containing high amounts of Vitamin A, B1, B2, D, and E. Also contains amino acids, sterols, pantothenic acid, lecithin, and other essential fatty acids. Avocado oil is highly recommended to those with sensitive skin, problem skin and other irritations that require vitamin rich oil. It is often used for clients with dry or mature skins, or people suffering from eczema or psoriasis and similar skin complaints, and it is very useful when treating sun or climate damaged skin that is dehydrated and under nourished as it is said to help with the regenerating of the skin and softening of the tissue. It is easily absorbed into the skin and deep tissue, and has wonderful emollient properties. Fatty Acids : Linoleic- 10% , Linolenic- 0.8%, Oleic- 53%, Palitic- 15.8% .

Grapeseed Oil
Grapeseed Oil is rich in linoleic acid (69.5%), an essential fatty acid quite important for the skin and the cell membranes. It is purported to have regenerative and restructuring virtues and has great skin moisturizing properties. Grape seed oil is a great non- greasy oil to use, but could be enriched by blending it with another carrier, such as almond or wheat germ. This is a fine textured oil with a very light, slightly sweet hint of a nutty aroma, and with a satiny finish. It contains vitamins, minerals, and protein, GLA, and a small amount of vitamin E. Grape seed is one of the most common oils used for massage. It is good for those folks whose skin does not seem to absorb easily.
Hazelnut contains useful amounts of essential fatty acids including linoleic acid. It has a faintly nutty aroma, is highly penetrative and is fine textured. It is one of the most highly unsaturated vegetable oils. It has great moisturizing qualities which makes it a good choice to include when mixing a massage oil or preparing a carrier blend. It is heralded as an oil that helps to tone and tighten the skin while strengthening capillaries and assisting in cell regeneration. Hazelnut oil has good astringent qualities (and it is said to help maintain the skin's firmness and elasticity), which makes it a superb carrier to use on oily and combination skins. Fatty Acids: Oleic- 81.3%, Palmitic- 5.1%, Linoleic- 10.6%.

Evening Primrose
This plant was used by the North American Indian medicine men since time immemorial to make an infusion for healing wounds. Evening primrose oil is exceptionally high in fatty acids, and especially in gamma linolenic acid (GLA) which nutrition wise is important to the body, as it affects many of the enzyme functions in the body. But for our purposes, where evening primrose oil is used as a carrier medium for essential oils, it is important to note that it is an exceptionally fine textured oil and has superb moisturizing properties and used externally it is indicated as effective in helping with eczema, psoriasis, pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) rheumatoid arthritis.