基底油 Carrier oils

 

基底油是通常用於稀釋精油或製作芳療產品。

 

基底油的特點:

1. 純天然植物油：基底油通常是從植物如堅果、種子或果實中提取的純天然植物油。常見的基底油有：甜杏仁油、椰子油、葡萄籽油、荷荷巴油等。

2. 低揮發性：基底油相比精油有較低的揮發性，可以緩慢釋放香氣並持久滋養皮膚。

3. 稀釋功能：基底油可以稀釋濃度較高的精油，使其更適合直接應用於皮膚。

4. 搭配增效：基底油可以與精油協同作用，增強精油的療效。

5. 潤澤保濕：許多基底油本身具有良好的滋養和保濕效果，有利於皮膚健康。

使用基底油的常見方式包括：添加精油製作按摩油、面部護理產品以及aromatherapy擴香等，選擇合適的基底油可以最大化精油的功效。

 

Carrier oils, also known as base oils, are typically used to dilute essential oils or formulate aromatherapy products.

 

Characteristics of carrier oils:

1. Pure natural plant oils: Carrier oils are usually extracted from plants such as nuts, seeds, or fruits. Common carrier oils include sweet almond oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and jojoba oil.

2. Low volatility: Carrier oils have lower volatility compared to essential oils, allowing for a slower release of fragrance and longer-lasting skin nourishment.

3. Dilution function: Carrier oils can dilute highly concentrated essential oils, making them more suitable for direct skin application.

4. Synergistic effects: Carrier oils can work synergistically with essential oils, enhancing the efficacy of the latter.

5. Moisturizing and nourishing: Many carrier oils possess excellent moisturizing and nourishing properties, which benefit skin health.

 

The common uses of carrier oils include adding essential oils to create massage oils, facial care products, and aromatherapy diffusers. Selecting the appropriate carrier oil can maximize the effectiveness of essential oils.