Carrier and Fixed oils are plant based oils that have been expressed from various plant
parts such as seeds or nuts. In some cases they come from the flesh of the plant.
These oils for the most part have no or very little scenting (odor). There are some "Virgin" oils
or unrefined oils that do have an odor. Since these have no or little odor they are ideal to make your massage or other skin conditioning
blends where you can add pure essential oils to make it special and enjoyable for yourself.
Although many of these fixed oils can be used by themselves - some that do have stronger scents
will be better when used in 5-10% dilution with other carrier oils.
Essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin.
They should be mixed with various "Carrier Oils" selected for different skin types.
Sweet Almond, Apricot, Coconut, Grapeseed, Hazel Nut, Sunflower and Golden Jojoba
are just a few of the many oils used as carrier oils.
Rosehip Seed and Camellia oil are especially nourishing to skin.
Also we now have Beeswax Pearls.
They are used in making many different types of balms, lotions and creams.
There are fixed oils good for all skin types but some are better for dry, oily or aging.
Experiment with different oils to find the best one for you.
These oils are to be mixed with
100% Pure Essential Oils for use in baths, massage and skin care.
Do not use Carrier oils in any nebulizing atomizer!
Sold in 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 & 128 ounce sizes.
Not all oils sold in all sizes
NOTE: Although you may find these same oils in the grocery store
The food quality oils have been processed and often times preservatives are added but not necessarily listed.
The oils listed here are expeller/cold pressed or refined for use on the skin.
For all Massage Therapists
or those that give massage or back rubs you may want to try one of our pre-
mixed blends Click here
ALMOND,SWEET
Almond, Sweet
Prunus amygdalus dulcis
Expeller pressed
A light, non-greasy,
nourishing oil for all skin types.
This is a liquid used in aromatherapy to nourish and heal skin.
Aloe Liquid (juice) is expressed from the leaves of this succulent plant.
You will need to use an emulsifying agent when you use Aloe Vera Liquid with essential oils
and also if it to be used with carrier oils.
Since Aloe Vera Liquid is water based, not oil based it won't blend with oils
without the use of an emulsifier.
NOTE: Although this is the Juice from the Aloe Vera plant - it is not for use in human consumption.
(You cannot drink this as it is not processed in a food processing plant, it is not packaged for human consumption).
It is for use in skin care and massage therapy.
There is not a true Aloe Oil as the Aloe plant produces very small amounts of oil
making it is cost prohibitive to manufacture.
However you may find companies that claim to have an Aloe Vera Oil.
Please note that it is Aloe Powder that is mixed with Almond or another such carrier oil.
We now carry an Aloe Vera Powder in Oil blend. See the Next Product listing below.
Technically not a true carrier oil but this natural product is used in many, many
cosmetic applications.
The Beeswax is sold by weight.
This Beeswax come in flakes and/or beads and are light yellow to white in color.
They are the natural color of beeswax and have a slight aroma of honey.
One ounce weight of beeswax is approximately 3 tablespoons by measuring spoon before melting.
We have created a Massage oil blend using some of the best carrier oils and
employing their wonderful properties to help provide the amateur to the
professional the best of the best.
This is a blend of Sweet Almond Oil, Fractionated Coconut oil, Apricot Kernel
Oil, Sunflower Oil, Jojoba oil and other skin nourishing oils.
This oil can be used for Massage or as a Bath oil - Just add a tablespoon to
your bath water.
Camellia oil is one of Nature's best kept secrets.
Especially in the health and beauty world.
This is the beauty oil used by the women of Japan, China and other Asian countries.
This wonderful oil is used to give damaged and dry hair the added nourishment
it needs.
For normal to aging skin this is a must to help restructure and moisturize.
Apply around the eyes to help soften wrinkles.
Add to shampoos, conditioners and lotions.
This oil also aids in nail strengthening. Simply apply a drop or two to nails daily.
Cocos nucifera This oil is LIQUID at room temperature
Expeller Pressed then fractionated by steam distillation.
This oil has no odor.
This oil is often times preferred by massage therapists because it is
easier to wash out of fabrics. It washes OFF
easily.
It is wonderful when used in many massage formulas. It is quickly becoming
a favorite of many Massage therapists. It is very soothing. Coconut oils all have a VERY long shelf life!
COCONUT OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN is HERE! Certified ORGANIC!**
Virgin Coconut Oil
Cocoa nucifera
This is absolutely the BEST EXTRA Virgin Coconut Oil available.
It is produced by farmers in the Phillipines and is processed using the cenrifuge
method. With this method all the nutrients are preserved.
This oil leaves your skin soft and supple with out a greasy feeling after it has been applied.
You only need a small amount for use in your skin care or massage oil blends.
This has the smell of Coconuts and smells WONDERFULL!
This EXTRA Virgin Coconut oil has a shelf life of over 5 years!
This Oil is SOLID at toom Tempurature. You will most likely need to heat gently to liquify.
Just holding it in your hand it will melt. Melting point is 76 degrees.
Sold in PET bottles except for the 32 oz size that is in an easy to scoop out of HDPE Plastic jar.
“ Your products and service are first rate! I strongly recommend your
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil.
I use it as carrier along with Sweet almond in my Spicy Sensual Massage and Body Oil I also use it in my Oatmeal Lavender Soap”
Donna at AromaCare Kingston Jamaica.
EMULSIFIER derived from Coconut Oil**
Emulsifier
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Derived from Cocoa nucifera
What is an emulsifier?
This is to be used whenever you need to mix water and oil. It is derived
from coconut oil.
Add your essential oils to this emulsifier and then add to water or water based
products for use in skin treatments and massage. Mix well.
How much to use ? We are asked this question many times. Because each essential
oil has different viscosity you will have to experiment a little. Generally
you may need to add one drop of emulsifier to every 1-3 drops of essential
oil before adding to the water or water based product. It all depends on the essential oil.
This oil should never be used as the only carrier oil.
We are able to get Unrefined Evening Primrose Oil it is not the same as what many people take as a nutritional
supplement.
The kind people take internally has often times been deodorized and/or refined, if that is the
case then it will have a slightly nutty smell.
This unrefined cold pressed Evening Primrose oil has a smell that may alter the scent of your final product.
It is best to use no more than 10% in your final product.
Evening Primrose oil has a short shelf life and must be kept refrigerated.
A precious plant oil. It is considered to be rejuvenating and regenerating
oil for any skin. It is used in small amounts to give a healthier more
balanced skin. In some women it can help relieve PMS.
**** This is a special order item. ****
We can Special order in the following sizes only - 16 fl.oz. or 32 fl.oz..
Contact us CLICK HERE to request a current price quote.
Once you decide to order - it will take about 2 weeks to reach you. BUT you will know it is the freshest Evening
Primrose or Borage Oil available.
GRAPESEED OIL, Refined **
Grapeseed Oil
Vitus vinifera
Refined
A light, odorless, easily absorbed
oil for all skin types
This oils is slightly astringent and so will tighten and tone the skin.
It is not known to aggravate acne
A rich oil. This unrefined oil is green in color. Has skin healing properties and is good for dry skin.
It is used in lotions and soaps. Can be added to massage oil blends too.
JOJOBA, GOLDEN
Jojoba Natural
Simmondsia chinesis
Expeller Pressed USA
This is a Beautiful Golden Oil is a soothing, non-greasy, nourishing oil for all skin types.
It is the most natural oil (actually liquid wax) that most resembles your
own skin oils. This ia a first-press unrefined golden pesticide-free Jojoba !
Jojoba is the pure extract of the jojoba seed, which has been grown and then pressed and filtered.
It is very stable and has a VERY LONG Shelf life. Stable for over 5 years!
Jojoba is non-allergenic and non-comedogenic (non-clogging) making it an excellent emollient for use on sensitive skin.
For those of you that don't like to diffuse your essential oils using soy wax, you might try using palm
oil in your tart and oil warmers.
Although we have not used Palm oil personally, we get a lot of requests for
Palm oil for use in candles and candle making. It melts at low temperature (less than 100 degrees)
so will not harm your precious essential oils.
POLYSORBATE 20 **
Polysorbate 20
What is an emulsifier?
This is to be used whenever you need to mix water and oil.
Polysorbate 20 is derived
from Oleic acid from Olive Oil and is connected to the sugar Sorbital by a chemical process called ethoxylation, this
results in the final product to become dispersable in water.
Add your essential oils to this emulsifier and then add to water or water based
products for use in skin treatments and massage. Mix well.
Do not use this as a carrier oil.
It needs to be mixed with other ingredients.
Polysorbate 20 is Non-irritating. and is great to be used when making Body Mists and Room Sprays, Linen Sprays or whenever you need to emulsify the water and oil together so that there is no separation.
Typically you will blend Polysorbate to Essential Oils in a 1:1 proportion. You will want a bit more polysorbate to EO if you find that the blends are not staying emulsified.
ROSEHIP SEED OIL
Rosehip seed Oil
Rosa mosqueta
Expeller Pressed
This oil is a very effective oil for skin treatments. It is very rich in G.L.A.
Gamma Linoleic Acid and Vitamin C
This carrier oil is excellent for treatment of scars, burns and wrinkles.
Mix essential oils with this and use to massage affected areas.
A rich, softening, moisturizing oil for all skin types
This is a wonderful addition to many skin and face creams.
This beautiful creamy to white butter with no odor and a firm texture has been used by many folks making skin
care products.
This refined Organic Shea butter has no odor so you can use it without worrying it will alter the finished product.
Shea Butter has a high amount of Vitamins A and E and is known to help protect skin from the sun's UV rays.
It helps to soften and heal cracked and aging skin.
It is used often in the cosmetic industry. Although you can apply
it directly to the skin, most often you will add it to other carrier oils.
It has a fairly strong, but sweet type smell.
So it may alter the scent of your final product.
Again, you only need a little of this oil.
Tamanu oil has been studied since the 1930's in hospitals and researchers throughout the world.
It is also anti-neuralgic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antifungal.
Vegetable Glycerin **
Vegetable Glycerin
Derived from vegetable oil
Kosher
Vegetable Glycerin is a colorless honeylike liquid made by combining water and a fat that is
derived from vegetable oil.
It is known as a humectant as it draws moisture to the skin keeping it moist and soft for hours. It is able
to do this by drawing moisture from the air. Used in making skin creams and liquids as it improves it's spreadability.
Vegetable Glycerin will blend easily with water or alcohol based products but not with oil based. So be sure to mix
your essential oils with an emulsifier prior to adding to the Vegetable Glycerin and then add to the rest of your mixture.
Birch Hill Happenings Aromatherapy, LLC
2898 County Road 103
Barnum, MN 55707-8808
USA
Disclaimer:
We do not endorse, nor do we encourage anyone to implement Aromatherapy or any suggestions contained
within this site without the consent of his/her medical doctor. We also
do not take any liability for your implementation of any oils, recipes,
or anything else available through this site, from any book or company
recommendation, or available on any site linked from
Birch Hill Happenings Aromatherapy, LLC
Essential oils and Synergy Blends are sold in Sample, 2 ml, 4 ml, 10 ml, 30 ml and 50 ml sizes. (Larger
sizes are available - pricing on request.)
Our competitors don't want to be bothered selling the small quantities but we
are more than happy to provide the smaller sizes.
Why buy a "gallon" when you need just a few drops?"
Customer Comments
Hi Al
I am just writing to tell you how much I appreciate that you took the time to write back AND to give
me "real" answers!
also had the happy surprise
of finding my second order here today from you. To be honest, before
I ordered from BirchHill I placed two orders elsewhere. I have received
BOTH of yours; NEITHER of theirs. That tells me a lot about both companies.
Sometimes people try to grow TOO big TOO fast and then lose sight of how
they got there in the first place... customer service/satisfaction.
Anyway, I really appreciate the professional way you run your business and the care and quality of
your packaging. Getting the free surprises in each order makes a
great impression as well. Thank you.
Until next time.......
Carol R. in Mt. Juliet (Nashville)
Tennessee
GO TITANS!!! ha ha ha
RECIPE
For a nice relaxing bath mix and skin softener add
3 drops Lavender
3 drops Bergamot
3 drops Ylang-Ylang
with 2 teaspoons of your favorite carrier oil
to your bath and enjoy!
Vegetable Glycerin ** 
