The difference between carrier oils and essential oils

A netizen once left a message asking what is base oil? What is the difference between it and essential oil? In fact, there are three types of essential oils: single essential oil, compound essential oil, and base oil. We all know that skin care is always the most concerned topic for women, and among the many skin care products, the most popular is essential oil, because the role of essential oil is not only used for skin care. Today we will mainly talk about the differences between base oil and essential oil.

The difference between carrier oils and essential oils

Essential oils have many uses. Different essential oils have different effects. There are essential oils with whitening effects, essential oils with spot removal effects, and of course essential oils with anti-aging effects, etc. So what can essential oils be used for? Some people say that they can be used for massage. After a busy day, the whole body is very tired. At this time, essential oils can be used to relieve the fatigue and tension of the body.

To put it simply, base oil is a non-volatile vegetable oil, such as wheat germ oil and sweet almond oil, which are common in our daily life. This type of base oil has no pharmacological activity. Base oil is a vegetable oil extracted at low temperature. Compared with edible vegetable oil extracted at high temperature, it has many more vitamins and some beneficial nutrients. Even if it is not added with essential oil, different base oils will have different effects when applied to the skin. When playing with essential oils to a certain stage, choosing the right base oil can actually increase the efficacy of the formula, so it is necessary to increase your understanding of them. Essential oils are volatile and can also be antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and blood circulation. Base oils are generally used to mix essential oils. Base oils can dilute single essential oils or be used directly for massage. Essential oils are divided into single and compound. Single essential oils need to be diluted with base before use, and compound essential oils are already prepared and can be used directly on the skin. When using essential oils, you must pay attention to the quality of the essential oils, and don't ruin your skin for cheapness.

Carrier oils and essential oils are two different substances.

Extract different

In terms of extraction method, base oils are squeezed out, while essential oils are refined and extracted.

Different in nature

Essentially, base oils are just the oil and nutrient components of plants, while essential oils condense the aroma of plants, the source of life and the soul. They also contain the essence of plants throughout their lives. In our words, essential oils are more vital and soulful than base oils. This is why essential oils have many magical effects that we cannot explain. If this is too emotional, let me say it again rationally. Essential oils are the essence extracted from plants. Each essential oil has hundreds of thousands of chemical components. Different components target different problems, so each essential oil has many functions, and it is impossible for humans to replicate essential oils with the same ingredients. This is also its preciousness.

However, there are certain requirements for the ratio of essential oil to base oil, so it is recommended that you be cautious when mixing the oil before you figure it out.