Carrier oil ingredients
All 39 carrier oils in the directory, sorted by pore-clogging risk. 18 rate 0–1 and 8 rate 3 or above, averaging 1.7 on the 5-point scale.
| Ingredient | INCI name | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argan oil | Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | 0 | established |
| Hemp Seed Oil | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | 0 | established |
| Safflower Oil | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | 0 | established |
| Sunflower oil | Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | 0 | established |
| Watermelon Seed Oil | Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil | 0 | moderate |
| Black Cumin Seed Oil | Nigella Sativa Seed Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Camellia Oil | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Castor oil | Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | 1 | established |
| Emu Oil | Emu Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Grapeseed oil | Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | 1 | established |
| Marula Oil | Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Meadowfoam Seed Oil | Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Moringa Oil | Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Pomegranate Seed Oil | Punica Granatum Seed Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Red raspberry seed oil | Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Rosehip oil | Rosa Canina Fruit Oil | 1 | established |
| Sea Buckthorn Oil | Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil | 1 | moderate |
| Apricot kernel (and apricot kernel oil) | Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil | 2 | moderate |
| Baobab Oil | Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil | 2 | moderate |
| Borage Oil | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | 2 | moderate |
| Evening Primrose Oil | Oenothera Biennis Oil | 2 | established |
| Jojoba oil | Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | 2 | established |
| Kukui Nut Oil | Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil | 2 | moderate |
| Macadamia Oil | Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil | 2 | established |
| Neem Oil | Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil | 2 | moderate |
| Olive oil | Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | 2 | established |
| Pumpkin Seed Oil | Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil | 2 | moderate |
| Rice Bran Oil | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | 2 | moderate |
| Sweet almond oil | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | 2 | established |
| Tamanu Oil | Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil | 2 | moderate |
| Avocado oil | Persea Gratissima Oil | 3 | established |
| Mink Oil | Mink Oil | 3 | established |
| Sesame Oil | Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil | 3 | established |
| Soybean Oil | Glycine Soja Oil | 3 | established |
| Coconut oil | Cocos Nucifera Oil | 4 | established |
| Flaxseed Oil | Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil | 4 | established |
| Palm Oil | Elaeis Guineensis Oil | 4 | established |
| Wheat Germ Oil | Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil | 5 | established |
A rating describes the raw ingredient in isolation. Paste a full product label to see these in context, or read how we grade the evidence.
Other categories
- Emollient 43
- Essential oil 31
- Botanical 24
- Emulsifier 24
- Active 22
- Humectant 17
- Preservative 15
- Pigment 14
- Surfactant 13
- UV filter 12
- Antioxidant 10
- Mineral 10
- Thickener 10
- uncategorised 10
- Absorbent 8
- Butter 8
- Fragrance 8
- Silicone 7
- Acid 6
- Wax 6
- Clay 5
- pH adjuster 5
- Skin lipid 5
- Fatty acid 4
- Chelator 3
- Protein 3
- Solvent 3
- Film former 2