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Carrier Oil Essentials

online course

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Module 1

Carriers vs. Essential Oils - and why knowing the difference is critical

Carrier oils vs essential oils - similarities and differences
How to tell the difference between carriers and essential oils
Scent and smell in carrier oils vs essential oils
Extraction methods and refining oils
Dilution requirements and safety guidelines

Module 2

A Very Short Intro To Carrier oil Chemistry

One molecule creates the entire framework
5 fatty acids you need to know
when one plant produces different oils
How fatty acids tell you the skin feel of an oil

module 3

A slightly Longer Lesson in Carrier Oil Chemistry

A visual guide to the structure of carrier oils
Saturated fatty acids & emollient oils
Why monounsaturated oils are the workhorse in your carrier oil collection
Polyunsaturated oils absorbent & nutrient dense
The two Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

module 4

oxygen, oxidation & proper storage by carrier oil type

How oxygen "damages" carrier oils
Proper storage by type of carrier oil
Shelf life & stability (your chemistry lesson applied)
Iodine value - what it is and how to use this data
Should you refrigerate your oils? it depends
How to care for your saturated plant butters

module 5

bioactives & The Healing Fraction of carrier oils

Unsaponifable (plant compounds) in carrier oils
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue - what pigments tell you about an oil
Vitamins & polyphenols in carrier oils
Vitamin E (both types) skin benefits & natural preserving

module 6

working with Refined vs Unrefined Oils

What is lost in the refining process
Why a refined oil can be your best choice (sometimes)
Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO)
Natural variation in natural ingredients

module 7

stocking your carrier oils

Your saturated butters
Your base oils for everything from infusing to making base blends
Your high value antioxidant rich oils
Anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial carriers
Oils to help restore and protect skin barrier function
Very-long chain fatty acid oils (natural preservatives)

module 8

formulating with carrier oils

The basics of oil only formulating
Exfoliating scrubs for face & body
Creating nourishing body oils
Making professional quality massage oils
Guide to making herbal salves and balms
How to make solid lotion bars
Sourcing high quality oils

3 Bonus E-Books When You Enroll

Bonus

Guide to Carrier Oils For Herbal Infusing

How to identify good carrier oils for infusing
Why not all carrier oils work for infusing
Methods and ideas for infusing in plant butters
An extended list of carrier oils to use for your herbal and botanical infusions

Bonus

Guide to Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Essential Oils

List of carrier oils to stock your carrier oil pantry with
Specific carrier oils to treat inflammation
Carrier oils to heal and nourish very dry, damaged skin
A list of carrier oils to help minimize and repair scarring
Carrier oils for massage and body oils

Bonus

Formulators Guide to High-Value & Specialty Botanical Oils

Oils high in anti-oxidants, carotenoids and other plant compounds
Dry oils and butters
Balanced oils for single oils skincare
Anti-inflammatory oils
Oils for healing skin conditions
Carrier oils to repel insects
Oils for hyperpigmentation
Squalene rich oils for skincare

special offer!

Carrier Oil Essentials Online Course

Discover how to get the most out of your carrier oils in this condensed online course. Includes lessons in:

Lessons in formulating with carrier oils
Anti-inflammatory & anti-microbial oils
Oils to help restore skin barrier function

Refined vs unrefined plant oils
Vitamins, minerals and other bioactive compounds
Key lessons in fatty acids & skincare benefits

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