Carrier and Fixed Oils

Almond, Sweet

Prunus amygdalus dulcis

Expeller pressed

A light, non-greasy, nourishing oil for all skin types.

This is one of the most popular massage oils.

It blends well with all essential oils.

Aloe Vera Liquid

Aloe Barbadensis

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.

Apricot Kernel

with Natural Vitamin E

a smooth, light, soothing oil for all skin types.

Expeller pressed

Argan oil Virgin, Certified Organic

Morocco

Cold Pressed oil

Unrefined, Virgin, Certified Organic

A light, smooth, nutritious oil for all skin and hair types.

Organic Argan oil is rare. It is used in a wide variety of application in the cosmetic industry.

Argan Oil is very popular in cosmetics as it has a high amount of naturally occurring Vitamin E, this along with it's other antioxidant constituents helps to contribute to the moisturizing and possible anti-aging benefits when used regularly on the skin or in hair care.

This oil is a light golden in color with a mild scent. It absorbs quickly into the skin.

Since this oil is so special, (& expensive too) AND you only need small amounts, we are offering the 1 and 2 oz sizes in a convenient to use Cobalt Blue bottle with a 'Treatment pump'.

The 4 oz & 8 oz sizes are in a Purple Disc top PET Plastic bottle.

Always apply this and other oils to clean and toned skin. Use your 'ring' finger to gently smooth on the skin.

Again, you only need a tiny amount of this oil.

Avocado

from the pulp of the fruit

Expeller pressed

a smooth, light, soothing oil for dry, damaged and aging skin types.

Avocado is very good when in the sun, although it is not a true sunscreen, it does provide a small amount of sunscreen properties.

BEES WAX

Apis Melifera

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.

Birch Hill Happenings Massage Oil Blend

This is a special blend of Carrier oils

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 Rosehip seed oil.
This oil can be used for Massage or as a Bath oil - Just add a tablespoon to your bath water.

Camellia

Camellia olifera

Expeller Pressed

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.

Castor Oil

Ricinus communis

Refined

Extracted from the Seed, USP (Pharmaceutical grade)

Castor oil has many industrial uses but it can also be used in Skin and Massage care.

It is used as an emollient and skin softner. It may help with a variety of skin conditions including burns, cuts and abrasions among others.

See Turkey Red Oil if you are looking for the Emulsifier.

Cocoa Butter

Theobroma cacao

Expeller Pressed

This oil has a slight Cocoa smell/ odor. It can be used in many recipes for massage or skin care - but use only a little.

This Cocoa Butter is solid at room temperature. This melts at about 110 degrees. Simply place the tightly capped bottle or Jar in a bowl of hot tap water for a few minutes and it will liquify.

Do not heat in the microwave as it is not necessary and usually won't melt in the microwave before damage is done to the bottle or jar.

Coconut, Expeller Pressed

Cocoa nucifera
This oil is solid at room temperature. You will most likely need to heat gently to liquify.

Expeller Pressed

This oil has virtually no odor. It is wonderful when used in many massage formulas. It is very soothing.

This oil is solid at room temperature. Depending on where you live the Oil may be liquid, as this melts at about 76 degrees. Simply place the bottle in a bowl of hot tap water for a few minutes and it will liquify.
Do not heat in the microwave as it is not necessary.

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.

Depending on where you live the Oil may be liquid, as this melts at about 76 degrees. Simply place the bottle in a bowl of hot tap water for a few minutes and it will liquify.
Do not heat in the microwave as it is not necessary.

Sold in PET bottles. Simply Warm Gently to Pour from bottle.

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.

Do not use this as a carrier oil. It needs to be mixed with other ingredients.

Coconut Oil Fractionated

Cocos nucifera
This oil is LIQUID at room temperature

Expeller Pressed
then fractionated by steam distillation.

This oil has no odor.

This oil is preferred by massage therapists because it is easier to wash out of fabrics. It washes OFF easily, too.

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!

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

Hazelnut

Corylus americana

Expeller pressed

A light,non-greasy, toning oil for combination skin types

Hempseed Oil

Cannabis sativa

VIRGIN

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 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.

It is excellent for use in dry to normal skin and haircare. Add a small amount to all your carrier oil blends or even to hair care products!

Macadamia Nut Oil

Macadamia Ternifolia

Cold pressed

Macadamia Nut oil is known to be a protective oil for skin applications. It has a reasonably quick absorption rate and is often times referred to as the "Vanishing Oil."

Macademia nut oil acts in a similar way to human sebum. This helps it to naturally protect and lubricate the skin.

The regenerative properties of Macadamia nut oil makes it a quality ingredient for damaged and repairing skin.

MCT Oil

Medium Chain Triglycerides
INCI: Caprylic Capric Triglycerides

This wonderful carrier - massage oil is LIQUID at room temperature

MCT oil has no odor.

MCT massage oil is preferred by massage therapists because it is very easy to wash out of fabrics. It washes OFF easily, too.

MCT oil is wonderful when used in many massage formulas. MCT is an excellent carrier for oil for all essential oils. If is great to use for all types of skin care, bath and body care products and to make natural perfumes!

MCT is quickly becoming a favorite of many Massage therapists. It is very soothing. AND just like Jojoba and the Coconut oils has a VERY long shelf life! This is a very shelf stable oil (at room temperatures) and will outlast most all carrier oils.

What does MCT do to your skin? If you haven't tried it yet you simply need to put it on your 'must' list.

It forms a barrier against infections, softens and moisturizes your skin, and slows down or prevents wrinkling, sagging, and age spots. It promotes healthy hair and complexion, and helps protect from any damaging UV rays.

Medium Chain Triglycerides are an absolutely saturated oil. This saturation gives it a very-very long shelf life and stability. In addition, fractionating raises the comparative concentration of Capric acid and Caprylic acid, thus giving it a more anti oxidant and disinfecting edge.

SOME IMPORTANT and INTERESTING FACTS:
MCT - Medium chain triglycerides are known as Caprylic-Capric- Triglycerides or Coconut Glycerides and are derived from fractionated coconut and/or palm oil. Fractionated Coconut and Palm oils have extremely identical chemical compositions and therefore make this a wonderful carrier oil.

MCT is a very 'thin' oil that gives a nice glide to any massage. In fact, it is so light that it can be used in Fine Mist sprayers. This makes it possible to make an Essential oil 'perfume' using MCT oil and your favorite blend or single essential oil into an easy to use 'spray-on' perfume!

MCT lets your skin to breath, it is considiered a non-occlusive oil. It does not clog pores and is considered the best massage oil on the planet.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, aka MCT's, were developed over fifty years ago as an energy source for patients with fat malabsorption syndrome and they still find use in medical nutritional products.

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

Rosa mosqueta

ORGANIC, COLD Pressed, VIRGIN, Unrefined

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.

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Sesame Oil

Sesamum indicum

Expeller Pressed

a rich, softening oil for all skin types
This makes a wonderful oil to use in massage blends or bath oil.

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Shea Butter ORGANIC Refined

Butyrospermum Parkii

Water Extracted, Organic,
Refined Cosmetic grade

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.

Let us know if you have recipes for using Shea Butter. We would love to share them with others making body and hand care products. Thanks.

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Expeller pressed

A light, smooth, non-greasy,
nutritious oil for all skin types.

Sunflower oil is a versatile oil valued for health benefits by supplying more Vitamin E than any other vegetable oil.

A good oil for massage as it is easily absorbed into the skin, all the while softening and moisturizing.

Sunflower oil is a fairly stable oil and can be used as a base for many products.

Sunflower oil contains Vitamins A, D and mostly E.

Tamanu oil

Calophyllum Inophyllum

Cold Pressed oil, Filtered, Unrefined

Madagascar, Wild Crafted

A viscous (thick) almost cream like, non-greasy, nutritious oil for all skin types.

Tamanu Oil also known as Green Foraha among a dozen other names from around the Southeast Asia and Polynesia areas of the world.

Tamanu oil is a very nourishing oil used for healing all kinds of skin. It helps with scarring, stretch marks, acne and much more.

This oil is a strange green brown color (due to this particular years harvest/growing conditions) with a strong but sweet smell. It absorbs quickly into the skin.

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.

NEW - NOW available in 1 oz size!

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.

TURKEY RED OIL

Sulfated Ricinus communis

Refined

Turkey Red oil is used in making Bath Oils and other skin care products.

Because it has been sulphonated you can use this as an Emulsifying agent.

Turkey red is commonly used when scenting shampoos and bath oils because it helps emulsify essential oils.

Turkey red oil will allow the essential oils to mix with other water-based products. Turkey red because it is derived from castor oil (Turkey red oil is sulphonated castoir oil) has many of the same properties as castor oil.

To use as an Emulsifier - typically you need to use 3 parts Turkey Red oil to 1 part essential oils. Blend these together well, then add to your other water based ingredients. You may need to adjust quanities used for emulsifying as some essential oils may require more emulsifier to become completely dispersed into your final product.

This is considered the most natural emulsifier available for bath and body care.

Turkey Red Oil is a transparent light reddish-pink color. Please keep this in mind when blending your bath and beauty products.

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.