If you’re looking for a way to take your crystal practice to the next level, it’s time to try adding crystal infused essential oils to your daily routine.

Because the energy of gemstones and crystals has such a direct effect on mental, emotional and physical aspects of our being, we can infuse certain products we use daily with stones so we can enhance their benefit.

At gem and mineral shows we get asked all the time, how do I incorporate essential oils into the bottles as we do not sell the rollers with essential oil blends already in the bottle!  We are hopeful that this article will help you use carrier oils with your essential oils and make the crystal infused roller part of your daily routine to shift your energetic state.  Essential Oil Infused rollers are easy to use and are very discrete.  Simply rub on pulse points-wrists, throat or chakra locations.  Enhance feelings of calmness and clarity.

Essential Oils

Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in leaves, flowers, stems, roots, bark, resin, seeds of plants, or from the peel of a fruit. They can be used to benefit skin, mood, health, flavor, and beauty. The oils are either steam distilled or cold-pressed from the source.  When appropriately extracted, they become EXTREMELY potent.  It is a good practice to keep in mind that a little goes a LONG WAY with essential oils.

Carrier Oils

Because essential oil is so potent, many people are sensitive to the oil themselves.  When using the gem infusion rollers, it is a good idea to use a carrier oil to help reduce sensisitivity on the skin.

Fractioned Coconut Oil

It is a very light oil and has many health benefits. Though it is different, it can be used in place of any other carrier oil.

FCO is different from regular coconut oil because it stays liquid. It also prevents oxidation, making it effective at extending the shelf life of your oils when diluted in FCO.

Though it is made from regular coconut oil, FCO is utterly tasteless and odorless.

Jojoba oil

Jojoba oil has a pleasantly mild scent that is easily overpowered when mixed with essential oils.

Jojoba oil doesn’t stain clothes like other oils, making it a good carrier oil option, especially for kids.

Jojoba penetrates the skin well, does not clog the pores, making it an excellent option for anyone with ultra-sensitive skin.

It contains vitamins that are great for the skin, such as vitamin E and B vitamins.

Sweet almond oil

This oil has a slightly sweet and nutty aroma with a shelf life of approximately one year. This oil can cause skin irritation to anyone with a nut allergy.

It has a medium consistency, absorbs well and is known for its moisturizing properties.

Loaded with vitamin E, sweet almond oil keeps your skin cells healthy and may even protect your skin from UV radiation damage.

When applied daily, it can help the skin look and feel more smooth, helping reduce the signs of aging.

Olive oil

Least favorite out of all the carrier oils for two main reasons, smell and texture.

With its very distinct smell that tastes fabulous on chicken and in salad dressing, the scent does not transfer well to skin.

It is also a very thick oil that does not absorb well through the skin. Because it is such a thick oil, it does not work well with roller bottles and will leave behind an oily film.

Why is olive oil even on this list? Well, olive oil is high in antioxidants and is exceptionally healing to dry, patchy skin.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil solidifies at 75 degrees, so this is another one to avoid using in roller bottles.

However, it is great to use in homemade salves and lotions. In addition, it is an excellent carrier oil for covering a large surface area with essential oils. One example, if you are experiencing a sore back, add a couple drops of peppermint essential oil to 1/4 cup coconut oil and massage it into the back.

Coconut oil has natural antibacterial properties making it great for skin infections, cuts, and rashes.

Avocado oil

Studies describe avocado oil as a superfood, the best oil to use in cooking.

It absorbs slowly but deeply into the skin; it’s very hydrating and an excellent moisturizer for dry skin.

Avocado oil is rich in fatty acids, vitamin E, potassium, lecithin, and many other nutrients that can nourish, help with anti-aging, and moisturize the skin.

Avocado oil is very “oily” and thick, so it will leave behind a thicker residue than some of the other options.

Grapeseed oil

Here is another oil popular in the culinary world and a very popular carrier oil for essential oil users.

GSO is a favorite carrier oil to use as a body oil because of its light texture, leaves little residue on the skin, and has wound healing properties.

This carrier oil has fantastic properties for anti-aging and can help with fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.

Rosehip oil

Rosehip oil is loaded with fatty acids and antioxidants, which are essential for cell regeneration in the skin.

It absorbs easily into the skin and can be used daily to help reduce the appearance of anti-aging as well as protect and moisturize the skin.

Rosehip contains many properties that can help the body to produce more collagen. The decrease in collagen is normal as you age and is the main reason for aged skin.

Hemp seed oil

Hempseed oil is harvested by cold-pressing hemp seeds.

It is a light green color with a slightly nutty flavor.

Hemp seeds are great for the skin because of their source of polyunsaturated and essential fatty acids.

Many people use it on the skin because of its moisturizing properties and its ability to soothe and reduce inflammation.

Hemp seed oil absorbs easily into the skin and does not leave behind a residue.

Use carrier oils for the skin by making a roller bottle or lotion. Dilute 15-30 drops of oil in a 10 mL roller bottle topping off with a carrier oil of choice.

To make a lotion for the skin, dilute up to 15 drops of essential oils in 1 container of lotion (approximately 1 cup of lotion).