Carrier Oils Explained: Choosing the Right Base for Your Formulas

Carrier oils are the quiet foundation of most oil-based skincare and wellness formulas. They dilute potent essential oils, shape skin feel, and influence shelf life.

Galileo’s carrier oil range is built for brands that need reliable bulk supply — from light, fast-absorbing bases to richer oils used in hair and care products.

Quick comparison guide

• Jojoba oil — closest to skin’s natural sebum feel; excellent for serums and facial oils
• Sweet almond oil — soft, versatile everyday base for massage and body care
• Grapeseed oil — lighter texture; popular in gels and lightweight blends
• Castor oil — viscous, glossy; often used in hair and lip formulas
• Sesame, flax, black seed, moringa, pumpkin, mustard, wheat germ — character oils chosen for specific sensorial or nutritional positioning

Formulation tips

Blend light and rich oils to balance absorption and afterfeel. Keep essential oil load within safe professional guidelines for your market, and always validate oxidation risk for unsaturated carriers.

Explore our carrier oils or send your formula brief through the product quote form — our team can help shortlist grades for your texture target.