Carrier & Essential Oils for DIY Skincare

Match the oil to the job. Carrier oils — jojoba, sweet almond, fractionated coconut, grapeseed, argan, rosehip — are the liquid base of serums, balms, and massage blends and dilute essential oils so they're safe on skin. Light oils like grapeseed and jojoba absorb fast for face products; heavier avocado and castor suit soaps and body bars. On every listing, check the botanical (Latin) name, extraction method, and cold-pressed vs. refined. For essential oils, look for the plant part, country of origin, and a GC/MS report; steam-distilled or cold-pressed beats anything labeled only "fragrance oil." Maker bottles run 1 oz to 16 oz, with bulk liters for soapers, and essential oils sell in 5-15 ml. Expect roughly $6-$20 for common carriers and $8-$40 for popular essential oils like lavender or tea tree. Many shops ship in 2-5 business days; custom blends or large pours take 1-2 weeks. Buy small first to test scent and skin feel before going bulk.

Use the filters to sort by oil type, extraction method, and bottle size, and tap a related search to zero in on a specific oil like jojoba or rosehip.