Virgin-Vitamin E Oil (Wheat Germ) - is a refined oil with a clear light yellow appearance and bland odor. The refining process reduces some nutrients from the oil but increases the shelf life.

LATIN NAME: Triticum vulgare

EXTRACTION METHOD: Solvent Extracted - Unrefined - Virgin

CONSISTENCY: Heavyweight

PART UTILIZED: Kernal

MULLEIN OIL (Verbascum thapsus)

EXTRACTION METHOD: Mullein leaves and flowers infused in Almond Oil

CONSISTENCY: medium weight, light color

PART UTILIZED: flower and leaf

APPLICATION: Mullein Carrier Oil can be used all by itself, 100%.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: slight flower/herb aroma

GENERAL INFORMATION: Mullein has been used for centuries because of its outstanding medicinal properties. The herb Mullein grows in dry, barren places. Following the ancient law of signatures, this would indicate that Mullein is an herb for respiratory conditions, especially those where the lungs need “drying out.” Mullein also has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-spasmodic properties, thus increasing its value in respiratory ailments and is certainly recommended for use as a carrier oil with these conditions.

Mullein Oil is one of the ingredients in EO made by Butterfly Express ^LLC for use with earaches and infections. Mullein is often added to herbal poultices to provide emollient and healing properties and to offset the astringency of some anti-infectious herbs. The infused oil can be used in much the same way.

Mullein Oil, as a carrier oil, should be used when applying oils to the chest for infections, coughs, and congestion. It can be used in the ears, alone or as part of the EO recipe, to relieve the pain of ear infections and fight the bacterial involved. It can also be of benefit as a carrier oil when working with inflammation and pain. Mullein is gentle enough to be used on babies for diaper rash and for cracked nipples with nursing mothers.

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JOJOBA OIL (Simmondsia chinensis)

EXTRACTION METHOD: cold pressed

CONSISTENCY: heavy weight, goes solid if refrigerated, yellow color

PART UTILIZED: seeds

APPLICATION: Can be used 100% by itself, but is best blended with a lighter carrier oil.

GENERAL INFORMATION: While Jojoba is traditionally categorized as a vegetable oil, it is more properly labeled as a liquid wax. Jojoba absorbs deeply and reasonably quickly into the skin. Its properties closely resemble the natural sebum within human skin and helps to balance the skin's natural moisturizers. Jojoba Oil contains natural anti-inflammatory properties making it an excellent addition to carrier oils that will be used for arthritis or pain.

Jojoba is a very stable oil with a very low rancidity factor. It has the reputation of extending the shelf life of other carrier oils to which it is added. It is a bit too heavy for use by itself, except on a small patch of skin, here and there. It is wonderful when added as 10% to 15% of a carrier oil blend.

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GRAPESEED OIL (Vitis vinifera)

EXTRACTION METHOD: solvent extracted

CONSISTENCY: medium weight, Refined is a pale yellow, Virgin is a dark yellow/brown

PART UTILIZED: seeds

APPLICATION: Can be used 100% by itself.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: Refined has a very light aroma, Virgin has a strong almost vinegar like scent.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Grapeseed Oil is another excellent choice as a carrier oil. Grapeseed, like Almond, is nourishing to the skin and can be used for hot oil hair treatments in the same way as Almond Oil. Grapeseed has astringent qualities that help to tighten and tone the skin. Grapeseed is emollient enough to be beneficial for the treatment of minor sunburns and rashes.

Of course, adding an essential oil or two greatly increases the benefits. The one drawback, as far as I am concerned, with Grapeseed Oil is that it absorbs quite a bit more slowly than Almond Oil.

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Fractionated Coconut Oil is very popular choice as a carrier oil for use with essential oils. Coconut is inexpensive, absorbs quickly, has almost no aroma at all and has the added advantage of a long shelf life at room temperature without rancidity. For those of you who like a little bit of chemistry information—this liquid form of coconut oil has had the smaller fatty acids and the long-chain triglycerides removed. Without these ingredients there is a very, very slow rate of oxidation. This is a carrier oil that does not go rancid, even in the summer months!

Other advantages of fractionated Coconut Oil include:

• odorless
• colorless
• absorbs readily into the skin, leaving no residue
• does not stain clothing
• easily washes out of clothing and bedding
• excellent skin moisturizer
• rarely aggravates existing skin problems such as fungal or bacterial infections
• does not clog pores

Fractionated coconut oil leaves the skin feeling smooth but not greasy. I believe that fractionated coconut is one of the best carrier oil products available. I love it and the solid coconut variety! Coconut Oil and Palm Oil are very similar and are often used enterchangably. Coconut oil is said to be slightly healthier for internal consumption, though Palm is considered just as good for topical use.

LATIN NAME: Cocus nucifera

EXTRACTION METHOD: Cold Processed - Fractionated

CONSISTENCY: Lightweight

PART UTILIZED: Meat