Every day, men and women are turning away from commercial brands of skin care and personal care in favor of crafting their own moisturizers, shampoos, and massage oils. Some start as a hobby, some take it to a business, but all of them are looking for something that reading a label can’t give them – a firsthand knowledge of the ingredients. Just as organic food has made it to the shelves of the local supermarket, the desire for natural products is driving the ingredients market.
DIY Questions
“Where can I buy carrier oil?” is one of the most frequently asked questions in just about any DIY skin care or aromatherapy forum, and there are a number of factors to consider. A quality website will tell you about the different qualities of carrier oils, and how best to use them for massage oils, balms, conditioners, and other purposes. You’ll want to find a site that educates you about your ingredients as well as provides you with the best products. Here are a few tips when closing a carrier oil:
- Some people with certain allergies may need to avoid nut oils, and those with latex allergies will want to avoid avocado oil.
- Carrier oils should be cold pressed. Expeller pressing heats the oil, causing many of the beneficial and volatile compound in the oil to burn off.
Experiment!
Learning to make your own skin care and personal care products is a rewarding and fun skill to learn. Don’t be afraid to mix and match oils and ingredients until you have something that is pleasing and effective. Some oils work best when combines with another carrier oil. Every person is different, and may need a personalized blend of oils to help their skin be its glowing, healthy best!
