7 Carrier Oils That Are Scent-Free (Great For Skin, Hair, And Other DIYs!) – Live Well Zone

For many of us, the scent of a product is an integral part of how much we enjoy the product. And if you make your own beauty products, using an odorless carrier oil will definitely simplify the process (you won’t have to throw on excess fragrance to mask an overpowering oil!).

So, below is a list of unscented carrier oils that you can easily incorporate into your face oil, hair oil, perfumes, and more.

Keep in mind that we all pick up different odors. So while I find these oils do not have a noticeable aroma, your own experience with them might be different 🙂

THE BEST ODORLESS CARRIER OILS

1. Sunflower oil

Light and quickly absorbed.
Main fatty acids: linoleic (44 – 75%) and oleic (14 – 43%).
Good source of vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties.
Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types, especially oily and acne-prone.

2. Fractionated Coconut Oil

Refined form of coconut oil.
Main fatty acids: medium chain fatty acids.
Liquid at room temperature.
Very light and easily absorbed.
Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types.

3. Grapeseed oil

Very light and quickly absorbed.
Main fatty acids: linoleic (66 – 75.3%) and oleic (15%) acid.
Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types (especially oily, acne-prone and sensitive).

4. Sweet almond oil

Average weight and average absorption rate.
Main fatty acids: oleic (62.43 – 76.34%) and linoleic (13.97 – 29.55%).
It is often used to soothe very dry skin and strands of hair.
Non-comedogenic and suitable for dry and mature skin.

5. Meadowfoam Oil

Slightly viscous consistency and easily absorbed.
Main fatty acids: eicosenoic acid (60%).
Balances sebum production thanks to its eicosenoic acid content (this fatty acid is also an important component of natural sebum).
Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types.

6. Apricot kernel

Light and quickly absorbed.
Main fatty acids: oleic (70%) and linoleic (22%).
It resembles natural sebum (source).
Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types.

7. Safflower Oil

It has an almost imperceptible aroma.
Main fatty acids: linoleic (55.1 – 77%) and
It contains vitamin E in three forms: alpha-tocopherols (the most abundant), beta-tocopherol, and gamma-tocopherol (source).
Suitable for all skin types, especially oily and acne-prone.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT UNSCENTED CARRIER OILS

Does jojoba oil have an odor?

Pure jojoba oil has a slight nutty odor. In general, the aroma is not overpowering and is not detectable when mixed with other carrier oils.

CONCLUSION

There you go! A short, sweet selection of fragrance-free carrier oils that you can use on their own or in a blend.

I hope this quick guide is useful to you!

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