Sweet Cherry Kernel Carrier Oil

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BOTANICAL NAME prunus cerasus

Sweet Cherry Kernel is a stable, emollient oil, high in oleic acid, vitamin A and natural tocopherols. It is similar in properties to sweet almond or peach kernel oils and is used in a similar manner. Cherry kernel oil is useful as a light, moisturizing oil for lip balms, body butters, salt and sugar scrubs and massage or bath oils and works well as a penetrating carrier oil in aromatherapy.

AROMATIC : Cherry Kernel has very little scent characteristic of most carrier oils.

EXTRACTION METHOD: Cold Pressed

COLOUR:TBA

CONSISTENCY: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils

ABSORPTION:Absorbs into skin quickly

SHELF LIFE: Cherry Kernel is slow to become rancid; users can expect 6 Months to 1 Year with proper Storage (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended.

USES: Cherry Kernel is an unusual, all purpose carrier oil. It is used by manufacturers, aromatherapists, and massage therapists.

CAUTIONS:None documented

Carrier oils also referred to as base oils or vegetable oils are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying them to the skin in say, a massage. They “carry” the essential oil onto the skin and dilute the essential oil safely. Different carrier oils offer different properties and the choice of carrier oil can depend on the therapeutic benefit being sought. Some are particularly moisturising, some have a high vitamin content.

Carrier oils as part of our aromatherapy supplies range are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils derived from the fatty portions of the plant. Unlike essential oils that evaporate and have a concentrated aroma, carrier oils do not evaporate or impart their aroma as strongly as essential oils. They can, however, go rancid. Our carrier oils are natural and unadulterated. Exceptions include buying carrier oils that have natural vitamin E added. Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative. I do not stock any carrier oils that have vitamin E added as a preservative.

Infused or Macerated oils are where particular plant material has been infused for a period of time in a carrier oil in order for the carrier to extract the plants volatile chemical compounds. Macerating merely speeds the process up by agitating the plant material in the oil. The carrier oil usually employed is Sunflower oil and the majority of infused or macerated oils are in a ratio of 40/60 extracted chemical compounds to the carrier oil. Typical infused oils would be Arnica or Calendula for instance where the plant yields no real oil in itself but imparts its attributes to the carrying oil.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 27 February, 2006.

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