It’s packed with fatty acids and plant sterols, which make it great for cleansing and moisturizing dry skin.

Carrier oils are often plant-based and made from seeds and nuts. Some of the most common include sweet almonds, cold-pressed coconut, grapeseed, jojoba, and olive oil.

Carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils and “carry” them to your skin. That’s because essential oils are very strong and can cause irritation when applied directly to your skin. Most carrier oils are unscented or lightly scented and don’t interfere with an essential oil’s therapeutic properties.