What are Carrier oils in Aromatherapy?

Posted by Susan Hill on March 5th, 2020

Aromatherapy is considered an alternative to medicinal therapy for treatment of a wide range of conditions. Thus, with growing awareness about the field of alternative & complementary medicine, therapeutic-grade carrier oils are increasingly being adopted due to their healing properties.

In addition, adoption of natural products has increased as a number of adverse effects are associated with pharmaceutical products. For instance, apricot kernel oil is widely used for skin & hair care and scar & pain management as well as in manufacturing of soaps.

 

Growing trend of using natural products in beauty & wellness industry is also another factor boosting demand for aromatherapy carrier oil market. These oils are also being widely used in personal care products to reduce usage of harmful chemical products, aiding market growth. In addition, growing purchasing power and consumer awareness about adverse effects of chemicals in toiletries & cosmetics are leading to increase in preference for naturally sourced products.

Aromatherapy products such as carrier oils have also been proven to be highly effective in pain management and healing of wounds & cuts. These products consist of healing as well as antibacterial properties.

Carrier oils are vegetable oils that are cold-pressed, extracted from plants, and are processed naturally. They possess nutritional and natural healing properties and are used as alternatives to pharmaceutical products such as medicated topical products and tablets.

Carrier oils are being widely adopted as therapies for various medical conditions. Aromatherapy is considered an alternative to medicinal therapy, which helps in treating several conditions such as pain, skin-related problems, digestive disorders, cardiovascular disorders, immune disorders, cold & cough, insomnia, respiratory disorders, anxiety, and wounds. Furthermore, growing awareness in women about skin and hair care is expected to drive the adoption of therapeutic-grade carrier oils.

Some of the key companies are Edens Garden, Rocky Mountain Oils, Plant Therapy Essential Oils, Falcon Essential Oils, FLORIHANA, and Moksha Lifestyle Products