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carrier oil

carrier oil noun: an oil that is easily absorbed by the skin that is used to dilute an essential oil for use in cosmetics, massage or aromatherapy.

Noun

carrier oil (plural carrier oils)

  1. An oil that is easily absorbed by the skin that is used to dilute an essential oil for use in cosmetics, massage or aromatherapy.
    • Oil that is not suitable for use as carrier oil is baby oil or mineral oil, which is a petrolatum product and essential oils do not disperse well into these products nor do they sufficiently penetrate the skin, which disallows the aroma's molecules entry into the bloodstream.2005, Kylie Thompson, Aromatherapy for the Emotions, page 18
    • Always blend them with a suitable carrier oil in the appropriate dilution when using them for massage.2011, Denise Whichello Brown, Healing Massage: Flash, page 3-36
  2. Any oil used to dissolve and carry an oil-soluble substance into or out of a compound.
    • Stearic acid dissolved in a carrier oil can effect a strong reduction in the coefficient of friction for metal rubbed against metal.1985, A. Dorinson, K.C. Ludema, Mechanics and Chemistry in Lubrication, page 198
    • The technology uses a food-grade "carrier oil" to extract the oil-soluble contaminants (Figure 1).1989, Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation

Examples of carrier oil in a sentence

  • Trying a different carrier oil when repeating a blend is good way to experiment and extend your knowledge.2013, Sandra Kynes, Mixing Essential Oils for Magic:
  • The specific choice of a carrier oil or the oil which carries the essential oil to the skin, depends on the therapeutic benefit being sought.2013, Miriam Kinai, Black Pepper Essential Oil, page 18:
  • The acidified manure is mixed up with a non-toxic biodegradable carrier oil with a boiling point far above that of water and a negligible solubility in water.1995, International Association on Water Quality, Water Quality International, '94 PT. 7, page 162:

Forms of carrier oil

pluralcarrier oils

Questions about carrier oil

What does carrier oil mean?
Carrier oil means an oil that is easily absorbed by the skin that is used to dilute an essential oil for use in cosmetics, massage or aromatherapy.
How do you use carrier oil in a sentence?
Trying a different carrier oil when repeating a blend is good way to experiment and extend your knowledge.
What part of speech is carrier oil?
Carrier oil is a noun.
What is the plural of carrier oil?
The plural of carrier oil is carrier oils.

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