Compare Delune Natural Carrier Oils
Carrier oils — also called base or fixed oils — are pressed from plants, nuts and seeds. They're rich in fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins that nourish skin on their own, or "carry" essential oils safely into the skin when diluted. Each oil has its own aroma, absorption speed and best-suited skin type. Use the chart below to find yours.
Note: Delune sells single-origin, cold-pressed versions of the oils highlighted in gold below. The full chart is here as a reference guide — the At Delune rows are the comparable oils you can buy from us right now, each linked to its product page.
At Delune = we stock this oil (click the name to shop)
| Oil | Aroma | Absorption | Skin Type | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apricot Kernel | Mild, nutty | Medium–Slow | Dry, Mature, Sensitive | Lavishly moisturising and skin-softening. A good massage oil base. |
| Argan At Delune | Neutral, oily | Fast | All | Nourishes dry, frizzy hair and moisturises skin. |
| Avocado | Light, sweet, nutty | Fast–Medium | Dry, Mature, Sensitive | Emollient rich, protective, balancing and nourishing. |
| Baobab Seed | Light, nutty | Medium–Slow | All | Heals and regenerates skin cells. |
| Borage Seed At Delune | Light, nutty | Fast–Medium | Dry, Mature, Sensitive | Rich in GLA; soothes and calms dry, irritated and sensitive skin. |
| Broccoli Seed At Delune | Mild, green | Fast | All, Oily | Natural silicone-like slip; smooths and adds sheen to skin and hair. |
| Camellia Seed | Sharp | Fast–Medium | Damaged, Mature, Oily, Sensitive | Promotes shiny hair, skin-tightening and stronger nails. |
| Castor | Oily | Slow | Damaged, Dry, Mature | Protects, heals dry, damaged skin such as eczema. |
| Chia Seed At Delune | Mild, nutty | Fast | Dry, Sensitive, All | Omega-rich; deeply hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier. |
| Coconut (Fractionated) | Neutral | Medium | All | Acts as a good massage oil and perfume oil base. |
| Cucumber Seed | True to cucumber | Fast | Dry, Sensitive | Cools and refreshes skin, great aftersun care. |
| Evening Primrose | Light, sweet | Fast | Mature, Oily, Sensitive | Soothing, astringent and rejuvenating to oily, mature and acne-prone skin. |
| Fenugreek | Maple, warm | Medium–Slow | Sensitive | Anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness, irritation and blemishes. |
| Grapeseed | Light, nutty | Medium–Slow | Damaged, Oily, Sensitive | Helps balance oiliness while tightening and regenerating skin cells. |
| Guava Seed | True to guava | Slow | Dry, Mature, Sensitive | Protects, softens and nourishes skin. |
| Hazelnut | Light, nutty | Medium | Dry, Mature, Oily | Nourishes hair and nails, smooths skin and promotes a natural glow. |
| Hemp Seed | Distinct, nutty | Fast | Oily, Mature, Sensitive | Promotes overall skin health and clears blemishes. |
| Jojoba | Neutral | Fast | All | Balances skin by mimicking skin's natural sebum. |
| Kukui Nut | Light, nutty | Fast | Damaged, Sensitive | Moisturises, softens and helps promote skin cell regeneration. |
| Macadamia Nut | Light, nutty | Medium | Dry, Mature, Sensitive | Strengthens hair and nails and promotes glowing skin. |
| Meadowfoam | Oily | Fast | Damaged, Dry, Mature | Moisturises and rejuvenates dry, damaged skin. |
| Moringa | Oily | Fast | All | Rejuvenates and softens textured skin while fighting free radicals. |
| Neem | Pungent, seedy | Slow | Mature, Sensitive | Strengthens nails, promotes healthy-looking hair and conditions skin. |
| Oat | Earthy, oat | Slow | Damaged, Mature, Sensitive | Boosts hair and skin moisture, aids skin conditions such as eczema. |
| Pomegranate | Raw, sweet | Slow | Damaged, Sensitive, Dry, Mature | Deeply nourishes and promotes youthful-looking skin. |
| Prickly Pear Seed | Woody, musky | Slow | All | Combats free radicals, reduces the appearance of dark spots and fine wrinkles. |
| Pumpkin Seed At Delune | Light, pumpkin seed | Medium | Oily, Mature, Sensitive | Boosts hair growth and helps balance skin. |
| Raspberry Seed At Delune | Light, earthy | Medium–Slow | Dry, Mature, Sensitive | Enhances skin's elasticity and suppleness. |
| Rosehip At Delune | Light, earthy | Fast | Damaged, Mature, Oily, Sensitive | Soothes damaged skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, balances skin. |
| Safflower | Light, maple | Fast | Dry, Mature, Sensitive | Helps clear and nourish acne-prone, sensitive skin. |
| Seabuckthorn Fruit At Delune | Sharp, tangy | Slow | Dry, Mature, Damaged | Antioxidant-rich; brightens and revitalises dull, tired skin. |
| Sesame | Sweet, nutty | Medium–Slow | All | Moisturises and balances all skin types. |
| Shea Nut | Light, nutty | Medium | Dry, Sensitive | Clears blemishes and the appearance of scars. |
| Sunflower | Oily, neutral | Fast–Medium | Oily, Sensitive | Smooths and softens textured skin, while healing blemishes and irritation. |
| Sweet Almond | Light, nutty | Slow | All | Moisturises, protects and nourishes skin. |
| Tamanu | Maple | Slow | Dry, Mature, Sensitive | Moisturises, protects and nourishes skin. |
| Tomato Seed At Delune | Light, green | Fast–Medium | All, Oily | Lycopene-rich; evens tone and helps protect against environmental stress. |
| Walnut | Oily | Fast | Dry, Mature, Sensitive | Soothes itchy, irritated skin. |
| Wheat Germ | Raw, grassy | Slow | Dry, Mature | Revitalises dry, damaged skin including eczema and psoriasis. |
