Carrier Oils Flashcards
List 5 appropriate carriers for essential oils that are NOT a carrier oil.
aloe vera gel, lotions/creams, scrubs, honey, avocado
What type of carrier would be good for a respiratory blend?
Sunflower oil (has inulin)
What type of carrier(s) are good for would healing?
Tamanu and trauma oil
What types of carriers are good for anti-aging?
Rosehip, sea buckthorn, wheatgerm, evening primrose, borage, prickly pear
What type of carrier(s) are good for Eczema or Psoriasis?
Tamanu, borage, neem, hemp
Name good all around carrier oils.
jojoba wax, sunflower oil, fractionated coconut oil
Whom are hydrosols used best for?
Spectrum people and pets
Name 5 ways to use hydrosols
Spray, compress, ingesting, substitute for water base, clay masks, toner, eye issues
Are hydrosols an appropriate carrier for essential oils?
No
What is sensitization?
Response from immune system, allergic reaction
What is irritation?
immediate physical reaction