Rosehip seed oil color varies from pale yellow to orange and is very popular as a base oil due to its tissue regenerating properties that can slow the signs of ageing. it is best used in a dilution with a lighter oil base.
Jojoba oil is a liquid wax but it acts like other base oils. It has a light texture and is deeply penetrating making it good for all skin types. It has excellent moisturizing and emollient properties making it a popular base oil.
Hazelnut oil Is pale yellow and has a strong nutty aroma. Its light, easily absorbed and good for oily skin It can be mixed with another base oil to reduce its aroma.
Grapeseed oil is only available as a refined oil, but is popular due to its texture and is easily absorbed by the skin. It has a pale green texture and is often mixed with heaver oil for a more potent affect.
Evening primrose oil is a very useful base oil because of its moisturizing qualities. Golden yellow in color and quite thick its best used in a dilution with a lighter base oil for dry skin and to treat psoriasis, premenstrual syndrome and eczema.
Coconut oil is a solid at room temperature in its natural state and is use to make skin creams and add shine to hair. Refined coconut oil can be used as a light fast absorbing massage oil.
Carrot oil is also a infused oil, made from the root of carrots and is often confused as carrot seed oil. Carrot oil is bright orange and is rich with beta carotene and many vitamins. Its good for slowing signs of ageing and for dry,itchy skin. Its normal used in a 10 percent dilution with a lighter base oil.
Calendula oil is an infused oil, meaning that relevant plant parts are infused with the base oil, giving it their active properties. Calendula oil is known for its excellent healing properties and aids tissue regeneration and is used to treat skin rashes, chapped or cracked skin and sunburn. It can also be used gently on varicose veins.
Avocado oil has a deep green hue with a nutty aroma. It is very thick, but very penetrating , and is usually mixed with a lighter base oil, such as sweet almond oil for massage. Avocado oil is rich and nutritious and is used for undernourished, dry skin and mature skin. It can also be used to help treat eczema.
Apricot kernel oil has a sightly dark yellow tint and has a silky smooth texture. It is quickly absorbed into the skin, making it suitable for facial massage as well as body massage. Apricot oil is especially good for mature, dry, sensitive and inflamed skin.