Carrier oils act as a “carrier,” diluting the essential oil to a safe concentration for topical use.This allows the beneficial properties of the essential oil to be delivered to the skin without causing harm.
Carrier oils are usually extracted from the seeds, kernels, or nuts of plants.
Carrier oils can more easily pass through the skin than water because the skin barrier is hydrophilic.
Carrier oils are also known as fixed oils because they are more stable than essential oils and don’t evaporate as quickly. They are usually unscented or lightly scented, and can be used alone or with other oils.
Carrier oils are a key component of Heart and Soul Food natural skin care.
Carrier oils enhance absorption of other ingredients. They act as a vehicle to drive the essential oils into the skin layers.
Olive oil can enhance its penetration into the dermis.
Hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate act as carriers in Heart And Soul Food products as well.
HA’s can improve the delivery of active ingredients into the skin due to its ability to enhance penetration and hydration. HA’s properties, such as its viscoelasticity, biocompatibility, and ability to interact with the skin’s extracellular matrix, make it a valuable component in various skincare formulations. HA can help other ingredients penetrate the skin more effectively by improving their delivery through various mechanisms, including receptor-based pathways, skin hydration, and interactions with the stratum corneum. HA’s ability to bind and retain water can help other ingredients absorb more easily into the skin, maximizing their effectiveness.
Panthenol, like HA, is a beneficial ingredient in skincare that can enhance the effectiveness of other ingredients and improve skin health. It acts as a humectant and emollient, attracting and retaining moisture, and also helps to strengthen the skin’s barrier function.This allows other ingredients to penetrate the skin more effectively and also protects the skin from moisture loss.
It can take 20–60 minutes for the active chemicals in Heart and Soul Food high-quality oils and HA’s to reach the bloodstream.
HEART AND SOUL FOOD CARRIERS
Argan Oil
Avocado oil
Carrot seed oil
Castor oil
Cocoa butter
Coconut oil
Grape seed oil
hyaluronic acid
Jojoba oil
Kiwi seed oil
Olive oil
Panthenol
Shea butter
Sodium hyaluronate
Sunflower oil
Tocopherol