Wholesale Carrier Oils

What Are Carrier Oils?

Carrier oils are known as ‘fixed’ plant oils or a non-volatile lipid, and they are extracted from the fruits, nuts, seeds or kernels of a plant. These types of oils do not easily change form, nor do they tend to evaporate or dissipate into the air.

Carrier oils differ from essential oils because they are non-volatile and they are typically gentle enough to be applied directly to the skin. 

Essential oils are volatile oils and must always be diluted in a carrier oil or an appropriate base before applying to the skin. 

Carrier oils are used in professional formulations to:

• Safely dilute essential oils for topical use

• Improve the spreadability of products on the skin

• Increase and improve skin absorption

• Impart emollient and skin conditioning properties

• Create body oils, serums, creams, soaps, and balms

Every carrier oil brings its own individual characteristics, from ultra light and feather-weight absorption to beautifully rich, unctuous and occlusive textures.

Always Select the Right Carrier Oil for Your Formulation

Naturally, different types of product applications require differing carrier oil profiles to achieve the best results.

• Beautifully lightweight oils, like Grapeseed and Jojoba oils are commonly used in lighter blends and facial products, like serums, where these carrier oils are highly valued for their quick absorption rates.

• Sweet Almond oil and Argan oil are medium weight carrier oils and offer exceptional versatility which can be exploited across various types of skin and hair care formulations.

• Thicker, richer oils such as Avocado oil and Castor oil provide viscosity, texture and depth, perfect for nourishing balms, haircare and intensive hair and skin treatments.

Rosehip, Coconut (MCT) and Sesame carrier oils are also widely used across the industry for  creating top quality aromatherapy formulations. 

Why Quality Matters in Bulk Oils

When you are buying carrier oils at scale, having consistency is critical.

Natural variations, which can affect the carrier oil’s odour, colour and oxidation rate, can occur during the carrier oil's processing and filtration stages. They can also be affected by how the oil is stored. Together, all of these can impact the longevity and stability of your formulation and the ultimate end user experience. 

Therefore, it is key that you choose a competent, trusted source to supply you with top quality carrier oils.

A professionally sourced carrier oil should provide you with:

• A consistent sensory profile in terms of odor, colour, texture and skin absorption

• Reliable & repeatable performances from batch-to-batch

• The appropriate refinement needed for use in high end cosmetic preparations

• Stability suitable for both the formulation and the shelf life of the product

It is essential when producing your brand at volume, to have a level of consistency to rely on, especially if you are maintaining tightly controlled formulations.

Why Our Carrier Oils Perform Better

VINEVIDA carrier oils are selected especially with your formulation performance firmly in mind.

We focus on carrier oils that are:

• Consistently prepared and processed for reliable, repeatable results

• Suitable for a myriad of cosmetic and personal care applications

• Readily available in scalable volumes in order to support growing production needs

This ensures:

• Expected and predictable behaviour in aromatherapy formulations

• A stable texture and skin absorption across batches

• Complete confidence when scaling up from research and development to full production

The end result is a fantastic base ingredient that you can always rely on, regardless of whether you are formulating in small, handcrafted batches or manufacturing your products at scale.

A Myriad of Applications Across Formulations

The cosmetic and personal care manufacturing industry widely use carrier oils in:

• Facial oils and serums

• Creams, lotions, butters and balms

• Body oils and grooming products

• Soaps, shampoos and conditioners

• Hair and scalp treatments

• Massage and aromatherapy blends

Carrier oil’s versatile characteristics and plentiful applications make them one of the most essential raw materials in any cosmetic formulation process. What would we do without them?

Buying Carrier Oils in Bulk

By sourcing carrier oils in bulk it can support your brand’s efficiency, consistency and sustainability. Potential benefits to your business include:

• Better cost efficiency at higher volumes

• Precision and uniformity across your production batches

• A simplified sourcing process and improved inventory management

• Reliable, repeatable and trusted scalability as your product range grows

When you establish a stable and reliable supply chain, it ensures your professional formulations remain wonderfully consistent time and again. 

Purposefully Built for Makers, Formulators, and Manufacturers

At VINEVIDA, our bulk carrier oils are carefully selected to meet the needs of industry professionals who require dependable, high-quality ingredients and fast shipping. 

So, whether you are developing new formulations from scratch or significantly scaling up your production, reliable and consistent raw materials are essential, and it all starts with the quality of the carrier oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can carrier oils be used directly on the skin?

Yes. Most carrier oils are suitable for direct topical use. Many are commonly used in cosmetics, moisturisers, massage oils, and body products.

However, richer carrier oils like Rosehip, Avocado and Castor oil will benefit from some extra dilution depending on the type of application. For instance, we would recommend a maximum of 10% Rosehip oil content in a face serum or moisturizer and a 40% content of Avocado oil in a massage or body oil.

Therefore, we always recommend that you should carry out further detailed research for yourself.

What is the difference between carrier oils and essential oils?

Carrier oils are known as ‘fixed plant oils’ that are gentle enough to be used directly on the skin. They are generally used as a base or diluent for other ingredients like essential oils. 

In comparison, essential oils are highly concentrated, aromatic plant extracts that are volatile in nature. They should always be diluted before being applied to the skin.

Which carrier oils are best for facial formulations?

Facial formulations benefit from lighter carrier oils such as Jojoba, Grapeseed and Rosehip due to their faster absorption rates and lighter finish on the skin.

Which oils are best for haircare?

This is where heavier oils such as Castor oil, Avocado oil, and Argan oil come into their own. They are commonly used in haircare products for their nourishing and conditioning properties and richer, more unctuous textures.