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Over the course of my journey into healthy products for my personal use and learning to make my own, I did research onto carrier oils and essential oils**. I choose the ones that would work best for the different skin types.

Here is some of the information that I found for a variety of sources:

Carrier oils

• Apricot kernel oil (spf 2-6)*- it’s good for extra dry skin, calming and rejuvenating, for mild eczema and mature skin, contains beta-carotene in the for of vitamin A
  • calming, rejuvenating
• Sweet almond Oil (spf 5)*- good for dry skin, nourishing, softening, rejuvenating. reduces fine lines. it’s rich in vitamin E, A, & B and oleic acid.
  • nourishing, softening
• Coconut oil – (spf 2-8)*feeds and moisturizes the skin, won’t clog pores, has anti-aging properties
• Jojoba (spf 4)* – smoothing, moisturizing. it’s a liquid wax similar in composition to the skins natural oils. good for eczema, psoriasis.
  • smoothing, moisturinzing
• Evening Primrose – replenishing, restoring, revitalizing. helps heal sore skin associated with eczema
  • replenishing, restoring
• Borage oil – replenishing, renewing. calms, soothes. good for eczema
  • replenishing, renewing
• Grape-Seed oil – silky, softening, smoothing, moisturizing. good for oily skin. light, thin consistency
  • silky, softening
• Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa)(spf about 3-6)*- moisturizing, low carmedogenic rating (won’t clog pores), , used as acne treatmen
• Hemp Seed oil  (spf 6)*- rich in vitamin D. helps heal acne, eczema. anti-oxidant
• Aloe Vera calms and cools skin, heals skin affected by eczema, psoriasis, sunburn,
  • cooling, soothing
• Vitamin E skin nutrient, antioxidant, for wrinkles, rough spots, brown spots

Essential Oils

• Lavender – dry skin, sensitive skin, stretch ,marks, wrinkles, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, acne, minimizes scarring, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, sunburn
  • soothing, calming, reassuring, a general sense of well-being
  • oil of communication
• Geranium –  dry skin, sensitive skin, wrinkles, bruises, anti-inflammatory, tonic, acne, improves blood flow, eczema, regenerate tissues and nerves, may balance sebum in skin, even out oily or combination skin, nourishes mature skin
  • balancing, soft, nurturing, peace well-being and hope
  • oil of love and trust
• Ylang Ylang – used for skin conditions, clarify greasy or combination skin
  • sensual, soothing, exotic
  • oil of the inner child
• Frankincense – scarring, warts, wrinkles, inflammation. aging, improve skin tone,
  • rejuvenating, meditative, harmonizing
  • the oil of truth
• Helicrysium – bruises, dermatitis, eczema, tissue repair, psoriasis, reduce scarring, regenerate tissue
  • uplifting, calming, healing
  • oil for pain (emotional)
• Lemongrass – tissue repair, improve circulation,
  • zesty, fresh, invigorating
  • the oil of cleansing
  • folks with sensitive skin or allergies my want to avoid this oil.
• Pettigrain (orange leaf) – clear oily or combination skin, balance sensitive skin, nourishes combo/oily skin
  • uplifting, refreshing, balancing
  • oil of ancestry
• Cedarwood – acne, psoriasis, help reduce oily secretions
  • expansive, grounding, supportive
  • oil of community
• Juniper berry – acne, dermatitis, eczema, detoxifier and cleanser,
  • purifying, invigorating, cleansing
  • oil of the night
• Sandalwood – rashes, dry skin, astringent, regeneration, mature skin
  • nurturing, warming, comforting
  • oil of sacred devotion

Essential Oils, more information

Elixirs

• Rose Quartz – calming cooling energy, calmness and clarifying, peaceful calm, in elixir it stimulates the true life force = LOVE, helps release negative energy
  • helps minimize fine lines, wrinkles, and redness
  • reduces tension, promotes calmness which helps relax our facial muscles
  • Softening and smoothing skin
  • Helping reduce wrinkles
  • Evens out skin tone, giving the skin a natural glow
• Amethyst – de-toxifying, blanacing, de-stressing
  • calming, oxygenating, reduces bruising, detoxifying
  • eczema

Crystal Love Clockwise from the top: Amethyst, Quartz, Citrine, Hematite, Rose Quartz

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**The information gathered here is not a replacement for medical treatment. If you are under the care of a health care practitioner please contact them before changing any part of your treatment. This information is for educational purposes only. I am NOT a doctor or in the healthcare field.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.