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Carrier Oils The New Role of Carrier Oils in Skin Care by Mariska Nicholson Carrier oils are acquired from the fatty portion of a plant, typically the seeds, kernels or nuts, and are best known for their ability to dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin. Once applied to skin, these oils “carry” the essential oils and other topical treatments into the skin, hence the name “carrier oils.” Although carrier oils are traditionally known for their ability to deliver essential oils to the skin, it doesn’t stop there! The chemical composition of these oils allows them to be used in combination with other more potent topicals. These topical agents, such as retinol, vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid “piggyback”...

ECO BEAUTY DIARIES – PRODUCTS I AM LOVING LATELY PART I {SKINCARE} august 3, 2017 I’m currently obsessed with LA Christine’s celebrity makeup artist adored “No.3 Berry Face Oil” Dubbed “magic in the blue bottle”, this signature product from LA Christine contains a blend of berries that provide a powerful antioxidant punch! It features the Finnish Lingonberry, a unique and rare berry that only grows in the Scandinavian-Arctic region and has many amazing benefits for the skin! Key Ingredients: Finnish Lingonberry – high antioxidant content, anti-inflammatory, high in vitamin’s E & C Raspberry – enhances skin elasticity, helps to reduce age spots, protects skin from sun damage Brazilian Acai Berry – high in Omega EFA’s, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant Why this is worth...