Description

Conditioning body oil

For a light body oil that is ideal for oily skin types, dilute

5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil,

5 drops Chamomile Essential Oil, and

5 drops Geranium Essential Oil

in 60 ml  Safflower Carrier Oil. This can be massaged into preferred areas of skin.

Facial Oil

For a facial oil that is ideal for acne-prone skin types, first, combine

1 Tbsp. of Safflower Carrier Oil with

2-4 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil.

Either Lavender Essential Oil or Lemon Essential Oil can be substituted for Tea Tree EO

Next, wash the face with warm water before gently massaging the oil blend into the face in a circular motion, avoiding the sensitive eye area.

Finally, using a damp face cloth wipe off all the oil.

This regimen is reputed to cleanse the skin and regulate its oil production. Applied to areas of skin that are puffy or tender, Safflower Carrier Oil is known to decrease inflammation, distension, and soreness.

Hair Treatment

For a Safflower Oil hair treatment that can be applied as a mask, begin by blending

1 tsp. Safflower Carrier Oil,

1 tsp. Coconut Carrier Oil,

5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil, and

5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil.

Next, apply this oil to the roots and smooth it down over the entire length of the strands. This hair mask is believed to boost the growth of stronger, healthier strands while soothing and preventing the dryness and itchiness characteristic of dandruff.

Safflower Carrier Oil can be applied to washed and combed hair by rubbing 3 drops into the palms and massaging it with the fingertips into the scalp. A comb can be used to help evenly distribute the oil from the roots to the tips.

 

Botanical Name: Carthamus tinctorius

Extraction Method: Cold Pressed

Processing Type: Refined

Obtained From: Seeds

Origin: Mexico

Description: Safflower Carrier Oil is the first choice amongst manufacturers for cosmetics requiring a moisturizing oil. It is also very popular in massage blends as it is easily absorbed, and can be washed from sheets without heavy staining.

Color: Pale yellow to yellow liquid.

Aromatic Description: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils.

Common Uses: Safflower Carrier Oil is heavily used in manufacturing, massage therapy, and to a lesser degree, as a carrier oil in aromatherapy.

Consistency: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils.

Absorption: Safflower Carrier Oil is easily absorbed.