Personal Care and Cosmetics
Our HBNO ingredients are popularly used in Personal Care applications to enhance the condition of your body, particularly your skin and hair. They are used in Cosmetics, Soaps, Body Lotions, Body Sprays and Mists, Skin and Hair Moisturizers, Shampoos and Conditioners, Lip Balms, Oral Hygiene Products, and more.
Carrier Oils are vegetable oils (typically extracted via expeller or cold pressed from the seeds, nuts, or kernels of plants). Most Carrier Oils -- also known as non-volatile “Fixed Oils” -- are unscented or naturally lightly-scented, non-toxic, and non-irritating oils. They are commonly used to “carry” essential oils, which if applied undiluted may irritate the skin. The general rule of thumb is to use a 1% to 3% dilution of essential oil in a carrier oil.
While essential oils add a desired, pleasing scent – and some add cleansing and antiseptic qualities -- carrier oils nourish the skin and hair. They add vitamins and fatty acids to topical skin and hair products – and importantly, they dilute the possibly irritating effects of undiluted essential oils on the skin.
Carrier oils are considered good for the skin and hair for a number of reasons.
They are moisturizing
Carrier oils are rich in fatty acids, which help to replenish the skin's natural moisture barrier and prevent dryness.
They are soothing and protective
Carrier oils can help to moisturize dry, irritated skin. They can help to protect the skin from environmental damage, such as sun damage and pollution.
Some are non-comedogenic
This means that they will not clog pores, which is important for people with acne-prone skin.
Below are some of the most popular carrier oils used in personal care products for topical application to the skin and hair.
Here aresome factors to consider when choosing a carrier oil for topical application tothe skin or hair
Skin type
Some carrier oils are better suited for certain skin types than others. For example, Jojoba Oil is a good choice for hair care as the wax esters mimic our scalp's natural sebum, whereas Marula Oil is light and fast absorbing, making it ideal for facial application.
Essential oil aroma
The properties of the essential oil you are using should also be considered when choosing a carrier oil. For example, if you are using an essential oil with a relatively light scent, such as Lavender Oil, you may want to choose a carrier oil with a milder aroma, such as Sweet Almond Oil.
Desired effects
Some carrier oils may havespecific benefits that you may be looking for. For example, Rosehip Oilcontains Vitamin A, essential for collagen production, collagen being a protein that givesthe skin its structure and elasticity. Argan Oil, a source of vitaminsA, E, and K, as well as essential fatty acids, might a good choice forskin and hair that needs to be moisturized.
Personal preference
Ultimately, the bestcarrier oil for you is the one that you feel most comfortable with and thatworks best for your skin.
Consult with our HBNO experts to discuss how our oils can be used in your particular product formulations. Note that many of our HBNO Oils are USDA Organic certified.
Personal Care
Cosmetics
Soaps
Body Lotions
Body Sprays and Mists
Skin and Hair Moisturizers
Shampoos and Conditioners
Lip Balms
