50ml Base Oils

from £2.50

Base oils are ideal for diluting essential oils before using them on the skin. All our base oils are 100% natural pure oil. We carry a wide variety of cold-pressed, fractionated and solvent extraction base oils, also known as 'carrier' oils.

Carefully selected and sourced from around the world, these base oils have extensive applications in aromatherapy where they are used to dilute essential oils for therapeutic purposes. 

Widely used for massage therapy as well as in the manufacturing of soaps and cosmetics, our carrier oils range from 100% natural to refined, bleached and deodorised varieties, to suit your various needs.

These base oils come in 50ml Amber bottles and safety caps for professional use.

Fragrance

Apricot Kernel

Botanical Name: Prunus Armeniaca

Other Names: Apricot oil

Origin: Spain

Colour and Smell: A clear, pale yellow liquid that is virtually odourless.

Texture: light and absorbs fast; even faster than jojoba and argan oil

Shelf Life: 1 year

Like the Peach, the Apricot was brought to Europe from the Middle East by the Romans. Over the years it has become widely grown in many of the warmer European countries and has also become widely grown in the US.

The oil is great for the skin and easily absorbed. It is said to be useful for itching and eczema.

Apricot Kernel Base Oil is sourced from Spain and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Borage

Botanical Name: Borago Officinalis.

Other Names: Starflower Oil

Origin: Europe

Colour and Smell: light yellow, very little scent with a slightly sweet tone.

Texture: thin to medium, somewhat oily on the skin

Shelf Life: 1 year

The Borage plant, also known as the Starflower, is a bristly plant origination from the Middle East. Now the plant is cultivated in most warmer parts of the World, including Africa, Asia Southern Europe and South America.

Borage Oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant. It is very high in Omega 6, containing up to 24%. It is said to work well with various skin complaints such as dermatitis and it also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Our Borage Base Oil is sourced from Europe and made with cold pressed extraction method. Supplied in 100 ml glass bottles and fall 100% natural.

Grapeseed

Botanical Name: Vitis Vinifera

Origin: Grapeseed Oil, or Grape Oil comes from Spain. Found in the Mediterranean region as well as Asia, and it is believed that the Greeks were the first to consume grapes for their numerous health benefits.

Colour and Smell: Its colour ranges from clear to yellow to light green. Light. Slightly Nutty and Sweet.

Texture: Grapeseed oil has satin-like texture.

Shelf Life: up to 1 year

Our Grapeseed Oil is commonly used in aromatherapy as it is a fairly all-purpose oil and can be used in a wide array of applications ranging from massage to skin care.

Contains more Vitamin E than olive oil, glavonoids like oligomeric procyanidin, inolenic acid, Oleic acid, Omega 3 fatty acids, Omega 6 fatty acids, Omega 9 fatty acids, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E.

With its thin consistency, grapeseed oil is an amazingly light-weight moisturiser. It is lighter than coconut oil and jojoba oil.

Used as a moisturiser for fine hair. Few drops can be applied on hair strands before shampoo.

Grapeseed oil is high in Vitamin C and therefore has skin lightening properties. Also reduces spider veins.

Grapeseed oil is good for anti-ageing. It helps restore collagen because of it contains OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins).

Hazelnut

Botanical Name: Corylus Avellana

Origin: Turkey

Colour and Smell: light yellow, mild scent.

Texture: Fine textured, one of the highly unsaturated vegetable oils

Shelf Life: 1 year

The common hazelnut is grown all over the European and Asian continents and beyond. It is primarily grown for the nut but has also been used in Britain and Europe as hedgerows on farmland for hundreds of years. Hazelnut usage dates back at least 9000 years with archaeological evidence of mass hazelnut processing being found at several places in the British Isles.

Hazelnut Oil itself is a multi-purpose oil. In cosmetics, the oil is nourishing to the skin with some astringent properties.

Hazelnut Base Oil is sourced from Italy and Spain and made with cold pressed extraction method. Supplied in 50ml glass bottles and all 100% natural.

Hempseed

Botanical Name: Cannabis sativa

Other Names: Hemp Oil

Origin: India

Colour and Smell: Its colour ranges from Light to Medium Green. Faint. Slightly Nutty

Texture: thin and dry consistency

Shelf Life: 1 year

Hemp has been used all over the world for many years. It is a very useful plant and to this day is still used for everything from high tensile fibres, plastics and fuels to animal bedding soil purification and jewellery. It literally has so many uses that they won't all fit on this page.

Hempseed Base oil itself is just as useful. In it's refined form it is generally used in cosmetic and personal care products and in Aromatherapy. The oil is a great skin moisturiser.

Our Hempseed Base Oil is sourced from Indonesia and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Kiwi Seed

Origin: Argentina.

Macadamia

Botanical Name: Macadamia Integrifolia.

Origin: Australia

Colour and Smell: Macadamia Oil colour is Clear with a slight yellow hue. The oil is more aromatic than other nut oils and is very sweet

Texture: Because it is a thicker oil, it will leave an oily film on the skin

The Macadamia nut was first discovered (by Europeans) after the settlement of Australia although they had been eaten and processed by the indigenous Australians for many years.

In cosmetics, the oil is generally used in thicker creams due to the oils heavier and more luxurious feel.

Macadamia also has some use in blocking the harmful rays of the sun so is often used in sun lotions. Probably most notably, the oil closely resembles sebum, which is naturally produced by the skin to protect itself.

Our Macadamia Base Oil is sourced from Australia and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Marula Seed

Origin: Madagascar.

Peach Kernel

Botanical Name: Prunus Persica

Other Names: Peach Oil

Origin: Spain

Colour and Smell: clear light yellow with a slight smell.

Texture: Peach Kernel Oil is light textured and easily absorbed

Shelf Life: 1 year

Peach Kernel Oil can be used to create lotions and creams that are perfect for summer skin. This moisturising oil is great at nourishing the skin without leaving a greasy feel.

Our Peach Kernel Base Oil is studiously selected, bought more often not from primary sources, tested for purity and subjected to rigorous quality control standards.

Sourced from all over the world this Peach Kernel Base Oil is sourced from Spain and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Pumpkin Seed

Origin: Poland.

Rapeseed

Botanical Name: Brassica Campestris

Origin: France

Colour and Smell: golden yellow, no scent

Texture: light texture

Shelf Life: 1 year

Our Rapeseed Oil Base Oil is studiously selected, bought more often not from primary sources, tested for purity and subjected to rigorous quality control standards.

Sourced from all over the world this Rapeseed Oil Base is sourced from France and made with solvent extraction method.

Safflower

Origin Australia.

Soya Bean

Origin: USA.

Sunflower Seed

Origin: France.

Tamanu

Origin: Vietnam.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Origin: Argentina.

Watermelon Seed

South Africa

Wheatgerm

Botanical Name: Triticum Vulgare.

Origin: USA

Colour and Smell: Its colour ranges from clear orange to yellow in colour, the smell is a little strong, and wheaty

Texture: Very Rich (not suitable as a base for massage oils)

Shelf Life: 1 year

Wheat originated in the ancient Fertile Crescent area between the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf. It has since been grown in many temperate regions and is now one of the main sources of food for both humans and domesticated animals throughout the world.

Wheatgerm Oil is a great source of Vitamin E, which is an anti-oxidant. So not only is it great for your skin but can also act as a natural preservative for your massage oils and blends.

In aromatherapy, the oil is very good for many skin issues.

Fragrance:

Base oils are ideal for diluting essential oils before using them on the skin. All our base oils are 100% natural pure oil. We carry a wide variety of cold-pressed, fractionated and solvent extraction base oils, also known as 'carrier' oils.

Carefully selected and sourced from around the world, these base oils have extensive applications in aromatherapy where they are used to dilute essential oils for therapeutic purposes. 

Widely used for massage therapy as well as in the manufacturing of soaps and cosmetics, our carrier oils range from 100% natural to refined, bleached and deodorised varieties, to suit your various needs.

These base oils come in 50ml Amber bottles and safety caps for professional use.

Fragrance

Apricot Kernel

Botanical Name: Prunus Armeniaca

Other Names: Apricot oil

Origin: Spain

Colour and Smell: A clear, pale yellow liquid that is virtually odourless.

Texture: light and absorbs fast; even faster than jojoba and argan oil

Shelf Life: 1 year

Like the Peach, the Apricot was brought to Europe from the Middle East by the Romans. Over the years it has become widely grown in many of the warmer European countries and has also become widely grown in the US.

The oil is great for the skin and easily absorbed. It is said to be useful for itching and eczema.

Apricot Kernel Base Oil is sourced from Spain and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Borage

Botanical Name: Borago Officinalis.

Other Names: Starflower Oil

Origin: Europe

Colour and Smell: light yellow, very little scent with a slightly sweet tone.

Texture: thin to medium, somewhat oily on the skin

Shelf Life: 1 year

The Borage plant, also known as the Starflower, is a bristly plant origination from the Middle East. Now the plant is cultivated in most warmer parts of the World, including Africa, Asia Southern Europe and South America.

Borage Oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant. It is very high in Omega 6, containing up to 24%. It is said to work well with various skin complaints such as dermatitis and it also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Our Borage Base Oil is sourced from Europe and made with cold pressed extraction method. Supplied in 100 ml glass bottles and fall 100% natural.

Grapeseed

Botanical Name: Vitis Vinifera

Origin: Grapeseed Oil, or Grape Oil comes from Spain. Found in the Mediterranean region as well as Asia, and it is believed that the Greeks were the first to consume grapes for their numerous health benefits.

Colour and Smell: Its colour ranges from clear to yellow to light green. Light. Slightly Nutty and Sweet.

Texture: Grapeseed oil has satin-like texture.

Shelf Life: up to 1 year

Our Grapeseed Oil is commonly used in aromatherapy as it is a fairly all-purpose oil and can be used in a wide array of applications ranging from massage to skin care.

Contains more Vitamin E than olive oil, glavonoids like oligomeric procyanidin, inolenic acid, Oleic acid, Omega 3 fatty acids, Omega 6 fatty acids, Omega 9 fatty acids, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E.

With its thin consistency, grapeseed oil is an amazingly light-weight moisturiser. It is lighter than coconut oil and jojoba oil.

Used as a moisturiser for fine hair. Few drops can be applied on hair strands before shampoo.

Grapeseed oil is high in Vitamin C and therefore has skin lightening properties. Also reduces spider veins.

Grapeseed oil is good for anti-ageing. It helps restore collagen because of it contains OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins).

Hazelnut

Botanical Name: Corylus Avellana

Origin: Turkey

Colour and Smell: light yellow, mild scent.

Texture: Fine textured, one of the highly unsaturated vegetable oils

Shelf Life: 1 year

The common hazelnut is grown all over the European and Asian continents and beyond. It is primarily grown for the nut but has also been used in Britain and Europe as hedgerows on farmland for hundreds of years. Hazelnut usage dates back at least 9000 years with archaeological evidence of mass hazelnut processing being found at several places in the British Isles.

Hazelnut Oil itself is a multi-purpose oil. In cosmetics, the oil is nourishing to the skin with some astringent properties.

Hazelnut Base Oil is sourced from Italy and Spain and made with cold pressed extraction method. Supplied in 50ml glass bottles and all 100% natural.

Hempseed

Botanical Name: Cannabis sativa

Other Names: Hemp Oil

Origin: India

Colour and Smell: Its colour ranges from Light to Medium Green. Faint. Slightly Nutty

Texture: thin and dry consistency

Shelf Life: 1 year

Hemp has been used all over the world for many years. It is a very useful plant and to this day is still used for everything from high tensile fibres, plastics and fuels to animal bedding soil purification and jewellery. It literally has so many uses that they won't all fit on this page.

Hempseed Base oil itself is just as useful. In it's refined form it is generally used in cosmetic and personal care products and in Aromatherapy. The oil is a great skin moisturiser.

Our Hempseed Base Oil is sourced from Indonesia and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Kiwi Seed

Origin: Argentina.

Macadamia

Botanical Name: Macadamia Integrifolia.

Origin: Australia

Colour and Smell: Macadamia Oil colour is Clear with a slight yellow hue. The oil is more aromatic than other nut oils and is very sweet

Texture: Because it is a thicker oil, it will leave an oily film on the skin

The Macadamia nut was first discovered (by Europeans) after the settlement of Australia although they had been eaten and processed by the indigenous Australians for many years.

In cosmetics, the oil is generally used in thicker creams due to the oils heavier and more luxurious feel.

Macadamia also has some use in blocking the harmful rays of the sun so is often used in sun lotions. Probably most notably, the oil closely resembles sebum, which is naturally produced by the skin to protect itself.

Our Macadamia Base Oil is sourced from Australia and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Marula Seed

Origin: Madagascar.

Peach Kernel

Botanical Name: Prunus Persica

Other Names: Peach Oil

Origin: Spain

Colour and Smell: clear light yellow with a slight smell.

Texture: Peach Kernel Oil is light textured and easily absorbed

Shelf Life: 1 year

Peach Kernel Oil can be used to create lotions and creams that are perfect for summer skin. This moisturising oil is great at nourishing the skin without leaving a greasy feel.

Our Peach Kernel Base Oil is studiously selected, bought more often not from primary sources, tested for purity and subjected to rigorous quality control standards.

Sourced from all over the world this Peach Kernel Base Oil is sourced from Spain and made with cold pressed extraction method.

Pumpkin Seed

Origin: Poland.

Rapeseed

Botanical Name: Brassica Campestris

Origin: France

Colour and Smell: golden yellow, no scent

Texture: light texture

Shelf Life: 1 year

Our Rapeseed Oil Base Oil is studiously selected, bought more often not from primary sources, tested for purity and subjected to rigorous quality control standards.

Sourced from all over the world this Rapeseed Oil Base is sourced from France and made with solvent extraction method.

Safflower

Origin Australia.

Soya Bean

Origin: USA.

Sunflower Seed

Origin: France.

Tamanu

Origin: Vietnam.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Origin: Argentina.

Watermelon Seed

South Africa

Wheatgerm

Botanical Name: Triticum Vulgare.

Origin: USA

Colour and Smell: Its colour ranges from clear orange to yellow in colour, the smell is a little strong, and wheaty

Texture: Very Rich (not suitable as a base for massage oils)

Shelf Life: 1 year

Wheat originated in the ancient Fertile Crescent area between the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf. It has since been grown in many temperate regions and is now one of the main sources of food for both humans and domesticated animals throughout the world.

Wheatgerm Oil is a great source of Vitamin E, which is an anti-oxidant. So not only is it great for your skin but can also act as a natural preservative for your massage oils and blends.

In aromatherapy, the oil is very good for many skin issues.