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How do you use vegetable oils?
On their own, on the skin
Unlike essential oils, they can be applied neat. Use them on your face or body on clean, still-damp skin: they spread more easily and absorb faster.
As a carrier
They are the ideal carrier for diluting essential oils. As a guide, 2-3 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of vegetable oil.
In your hair
A scalp massage before washing, or a drop on the ends of damp hair, nourishes and adds shine without weighing hair down.
WHAT ARE VEGETABLE OILS?
They are oils obtained by pressing the seeds, fruits or nuts of plants. They are rich in fatty acids and vitamins, are not volatile and have almost no scent, which is why they can be applied neat to skin and hair.
HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT FROM ESSENTIAL OILS?
Essential oils are highly concentrated and aromatic: they are used drop by drop and always diluted. Vegetable oils are the nourishing base they are diluted in. That is why they work so well together.
WHICH ONE SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Jojoba: light and non-greasy, ideal for combination or oily skin and for the scalp. Sweet almond: gentle and versatile, perfect for massage and for the whole body. Argan: very nourishing, for dry skin and damaged hair. Rosehip: for dry or mature skin and areas with marks.
HOW DO I USE THEM ON MY FACE?
Put 2 or 3 drops in your palm, warm them for a moment and press them gently onto your face, ideally at night. Jojoba oil also works to remove make-up before your usual cleanser.
HOW SHOULD I STORE THEM?
Keep them tightly closed, away from light and heat. Some, like rosehip, oxidise sooner: if you notice the smell changing, it is best not to use it.
CAN I USE THEM IF I HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN?
Yes, they are generally very well tolerated. Even so, do a patch test on a small area before first use. If you are allergic to nuts, check before using sweet almond or argan oil.
