Carrier Oils: The Complete List

Updated: We are adding 11 new oils and updating the list for 2023.

One of the best parts of the work we do here at the Lipid Oils Academy is order and play with all the new carrier oils and lipids out there. And, our wonderful students and community are always sharing new oils with us as well.

Carrier oils, butters and lipid oils as defined here are all the oils and butters made up of fatty acids and pressed from seeds, nuts, kernels and fatty fruits.

Some oils on this list you might recognize for their essential oil name sake, but every oil here is a lipid oil.

Some you will likely find familiar while others will likely be completely new.

*New oils added in 2023

Abyssinian oil
Acai oil
Ahiflower oil
Allanblackia oil
Amla seed oil*
Almond oil (sweet)

Amaranth oil
Andiroba oil
Apple seed oil
Apricot kernel oil
Arctic cranberry seed oil
Argan oil
Arugula seed oil*
Avocado oil
Avocado pit oil
Babassu oil
Bacaba oil
Bacuri oil
Bakuchi oil
Balanites - dattier du dessert
Baobab oil
Basil seed oil (not the essential oil)

basil seed oil in beaker with fresh basil

Bitter gourd seed oil
Black currant seed oil
Black seed oil
Blackberry seed oil
Blueberry seed oil
Borage seed oil
Brazil nut oil
Broccoli seed oil
Buah merah oil
Buriti oil
Cabbage seed oil

Cacay seed oil
Caiaue oil
Calabash seed oil
Calendula seed oil
Camelina oil
Camellia japonica seed oil
Camellia oleifera seed oil
Camellia sininsis seed oil
Canola oil
Carrot seed oil (not the essential oil)
Cashew nut oil
Castor seed oil
Cherry kernel oil

cherry kernel oil in beakers with fresh cherries

Chia seed oil
Chilean hazelnut oil
Chokeberry seed oil
Cloudberry seed oil
Clary sage seed oil*
Cocoa butter
Coconut oil
Coconut oil (FCO)
Coffee (green) seed oil
Coffee (roasted) seed oil
Coriander seed oil (not the essential oil)
Cotton seed oil*
Corn oil
Cranberry seed oil
Cucumber seed oil
Cupuaçu butter
Custard apple seed oil
Daikon radish seed oil
Dragon fruit oil
Echium seed oil
Elderberry seed oil
Evening primrose oil
Fenugreek oil
Fig seed oil

Flax seed oil
Goji berry oil
Grapeseed oil
Guava seed oil
Hazelnut oil
Hemp seed oil
Hibiscus seed oil
Illipe butter
Japanese quince seed oil*
Jojoba oil
Kakadu plum oil*
Kalahari melon seed oil
Karanj oil
Kiwi seed oil
Kokum butter
Kombo butter
Kapangnan butter
Kukui nut oil
Laurel berry oil
Lettuce seed oil

lettuce seed oil in beaker with lettuce leaves

Licuri oil
Lime seed oil (not the essential oil)
Lingonberry oil
Loofah seed oil
Lunaria seed oil
Macadamia nut oil
Macauba oil
Mafura butter
Mahlab oil
Mango butter
Mangosteen oil
Manketti oil
Maqui berry oil
Marula oil
Meadowfoam seed oil
Milk thistle seed oil
Moringa oil
Mowrah butter
Murumuru butter
Mustmelon seed oil
Mustard seed oil
Neem oil
Oat seed oil

Okra seed oil*
Olive oil
Olive oil, wild, Acebuche oil
Palm kernel oil
Palm oil
Papaya seed oil
Parsley seed oil (not the essential oil)
Passion fruit seed oil
Pataua oil
Peach kernel oil
Peanut oil
Pear seed oil
Pecan oil
Peony seed oil
Pepino plum seed oil*
Pequi seed oil
Perilla seed oil
Pineapple seed oil*
Pine nut oil
Pistachio nut oil
Plum kernel oil

Pomegranate seed oil
Pomifera seed oil
Poppy seed oil
Pracaxi oil
Prickly pear seed oil
Pumpkin seed oil
Quince seed oil*
Rape seed oil
Raspberry seed oil
Rice bran oil
Rosehip seed oil
Sacha inchi oil
Safflower Hi Oleic
Safflower oil Hi-Linoleic
Sal butter
Sandalwood seed oil (different from the essential oil)
Sea buckthorn seed oil
Sesame oil
Shea butter
Shea butter var niloteca
Shea oil
Souchet oil
Soursop oil
Soybean oil
Strawberry seed oil

strawberry seed oil in beaker with fresh strawberries

Sunflower oil hi linoleic
Sunflower seed oil - Hi Oleic
Tamanu oil
Tomato seed oil
Touloucouna oil
Tucuma butter
Tucuma oil
Ucuuba butter
Walnut oil
Watercress seed oil*
Watermelon seed oil
Wheat germ oil
Ximina oil
Yangu, cape chestnut oil

This is to our current knowledge a complete list of all the carrier oils, lipid oils and plant butters available on the market today, but new oils are emerging all the time and we are happy to hear about them all.

Are there any oils on this list that you've worked with and loved? Leave a comment below.

Olivia Parker

I'm Olivia Parker, Susan's business partner, and daughter. While my mom has a keen interest and expertise in the oils and plants I look to the trends and developments in the health and skincare space to understand what budding and experienced formulators need to stay competitive in the cosmetic and skincare worlds.

I thought you used to have a comprehensive worldwide sourcing list for carrier oils… am I mistaken?

I’m very interested in Clary Sage Seed Oil. Are you going to post or write about the properties of the new oils soon?
I know the Lipids are not the same as the Essential ‘Oils’, however I have noticed in some cases some of the same properties have crossed the barrier. Clary Sage EO offers so many wonderful benefits (esp for us girls) and would love to know about the Seed Oil.

I have used 36 oils in the list.
It’s an amazing list. Thank you for sharing this information.

I have used 134 of these- since it is just a hobby and only for myself, some oils on this list are not suitable for me. Others have remained elusive due to lack of source. For example, Lunaria and Cabbage Seed Oils .. lovely to see this comprehensive list! I also enjoy some Australian oils such as finger lime, flannel flower, and snowflower. Thank you for your research and available information!

So many oils. Some of them i didnt knew
tks

Siii. Conozco varios y los he usado. Puedo aportar los nombres de las productoras para wue proporcionen información y fichas técnicas.
Aceite de semilla de Papaya chilena
Aceite de maqui

I counted to 31 oils that I have used. Must curb my urge to collect and use what I’ve got.

I’ve used 58 of these. I’ve never counted before! This is an impressive list, Susan & Olivia! Thank you for compiling it.

I love the list. I would love to also see the properties of each, as well. Thanks.

I used before olive, castor, mustard oil

I love this list. Now I can go into my shelves and fridge and see how to do the same! Thank you!

In the guide / list , is there a resource listed to purchase the oils ? Thank you for the comprehensive list !

Hi Susan,
Is it necessary or better to keep carrier oils in the refrigerator?

Wow………….this is quite an impressive collection!!!! Your fridge must be packed!!! I too have never heard of some of these oils. Thank you for sharing this Susan:)