Carrier Oils
Overview
Carrier oils are plant-based oils typically pressed from seeds, nuts, kernels, or fruits. Unlike essential oils, they are not highly concentrated or strongly scented. Instead, they form the nourishing base of many skincare products, helping to soften the skin, support moisture, and give each formula its texture and feel.
At Lovebee, we choose carrier oils for more than just their name or popularity. Each one has its own weight, absorption rate, fatty acid profile, and skin feel, so we select them based on what the finished product needs.
A light facial oil may call for something fast-absorbing, while a rich balm or body butter may benefit from an oil that feels more protective and conditioning.
We also pay close attention to quality, freshness, processing, and sourcing. Whenever possible, we choose cold-pressed and minimally processed oils so they retain more of their natural character. Most importantly, every oil must earn its place in the formula.
Carrier Oils we use
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Apricot Kernel Oil
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
A light, fast-absorbing oil pressed from apricot kernels. Read more
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Argan Oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
A rich oil pressed from the kernels of the argan tree, known for its warm, nutty character and long culinary and cosmetic history. Read more
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Avocado Oil
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
A rich oil pressed from the flesh of the avocado fruit, valued for its deep colour and nourishing character. Read more
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Baobab Seed Oil
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
A light oil pressed from the seeds of the baobab tree, an iconic species of the African savanna. Read more
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Camellia Seed Oil
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
A light, silky oil pressed from camellia seeds, long treasured in East Asian beauty traditions. Read more
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Canola Oil
Canola Oil
A light, widely available oil pressed from canola seeds. Read more
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Castor Oil
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
A thick, glossy oil pressed from castor beans, with a centuries-old history in hair and skin care. Read more
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Coconut Oil
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Pressed from the meat of the coconut, solid at room temperature and melting at close to body heat — the oil that gives our bar soaps their hardness and their quick, generous lather. Read more
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Fractionated Coconut Oil
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A processed form of coconut oil that stays liquid at room temperature. Read more
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Grapeseed Oil
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
A light, fast-absorbing oil pressed from grape seeds, a byproduct of winemaking. Read more
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Green Tea Seed Oil
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
A light oil pressed from green tea seeds, distinct from the more familiar green tea leaf extract. Read more
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Hemp Seed Oil
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
A light, nutty oil pressed from hemp seeds. Read more
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Jojoba Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
A light, long-lasting oil pressed from jojoba seeds, closer in structure to skin's own oils than most carrier oils. Read more
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Moringa Seed Oil
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
A light, stable oil pressed from moringa seeds, a plant long valued across many traditional cultures. Read more
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Olive Oil
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Pressed from the flesh of the olive rather than its seed, and the oil that makes a soap mild — the whole basis of Castile soap and the gentlest of the everyday oils. Read more
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Pumpkin Seed Oil
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil
A rich, deep green oil pressed from pumpkin seeds. Read more
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Rice Bran Oil
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
A light oil pressed from rice bran, with a long history in East Asian beauty traditions. Read more
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Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil
A light oil pressed from rosehip seeds, with a distinctive warm colour and long-standing folk reputation. Read more
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Safflower Oil
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
A light, easily absorbed oil pressed from safflower seeds. Read more
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Sea Buckthorn Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
A rich, deep orange oil pressed from sea buckthorn berries. Read more
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Sunflower Oil
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A light, widely available oil pressed from sunflower seeds. Read more
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Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
A rich, nourishing oil pressed from sweet almonds, a classic in body care. Read more
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Tamanu Seed Oil
Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil
A rich, deep green oil pressed from tamanu seeds, with a long history in Pacific Island traditions. Read more