Similar to hydrosols, the healing, restorative and regenerative powers of carrier oils (made from seeds, petals & flowers of plants, fruits and vegetables)  are under the radar of the mass populace.  Full of vitamins, minerals & other constituents that combine to create therapeutic properties similar to some essential oils, it would be absolute madness not to consider their strategic use as part of your healing and skin care preparations.

Here are two of the best oils to keep in your holistic arsenal.  They make an excellent base for your massage and body blends, both are an amazing carrier oil for essential oils (creating a safe dilution with which to apply them) and are wonderful elixirs in their own right.  They are Sweet Almondand Apricot.

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