{"title":"Carrier Oils","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jojoba-oil","title":"Jojoba Oil","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis, is a silky, stable carrier that closely resembles the skin’s own sebum. Use it alone as a daily moisturizer, or as the base that helps essential oils spread evenly and absorb comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJojoba is the quiet workhorse of a well-made cabinet. Pressed from the seeds of the desert shrub Simmondsia chinensis, it is technically a liquid wax, not a heavy triglyceride oil. That is why it feels different on the skin: smooth, thin, and quickly at home, without the film that some nut and seed oils leave behind. The resemblance to human sebum is what makes jojoba so useful. Dry skin recognizes it. Oily skin often tolerates it better than richer carriers. It can help the surface of the skin feel balanced rather than stripped or smothered. A few drops are enough for the face. A little more softens the body, cuticles, and ends of the hair. Jojoba is also prized for its stability. It resists rancidity far longer than many other carriers, which makes it a reliable bottle to keep beside your essential oils. It has little aroma of its own, so the oil you add to it is the oil you will smell. This is the carrier people finish and buy again. Not because it is dramatic, but because it makes everything else easier to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven \u0026 Stem","offers":[{"title":"30mL Dropper","offer_id":45084068347997,"sku":"SS-JOJ-30ML-DROP","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mL Cap","offer_id":45084068380765,"sku":"SS-JOJ-120ML-CAP","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/1159\/6125\/files\/JOJOBA-OIL-30ml-dropper.webp?v=1789726024"},{"product_id":"castor-oil","title":"Castor Oil","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastor oil, cold pressed from the seeds of Ricinus communis, is a thick, glossy carrier prized for its ricinoleic acid content and staying power. Use it in small amounts to soften dry skin and hair, condition lashes and brows, and give essential oils a rich, clinging base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCastor oil is the densest carrier in most cabinets, and that thickness is the point. Cold pressed from the seeds of Ricinus communis, it is pale gold, distinctly viscous, and slow to move from the bottle. It does not vanish into the skin the way jojoba does. It sits, seals, and leaves a soft shine. Almost ninety percent of the oil is ricinoleic acid, a rare fatty acid that gives castor its ability to readily penetrate deep into the surface layers of the skin. People keep it for dry patches that have not responded to lighter oils, for the ends of the hair, and for lashes and brows that want a simple overnight condition. On the body, a thin film after bathing can make rough heels and elbows feel markedly more comfortable by morning. This is not an all-over face oil for everyone. It is too heavy and too glossy for that. Used with a light hand—or blended with a thinner carrier so it spreads—it becomes one of the most useful bottles you can own. The aroma is mild and faintly nutty. The feel is unmistakable. Castor oil is strength, not speed. Warm it first. Use less than you think you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven \u0026 Stem","offers":[{"title":"30mL Dropper","offer_id":45084067364957,"sku":"SS-CAS-30ML-DROP","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mL Cap","offer_id":45084067397725,"sku":"SS-CAS-120ML-CAP","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/1159\/6125\/files\/CASTOR-OIL-30ml-dropper.webp?v=1789725996"},{"product_id":"sweet-almond-oil","title":"Sweet Almond Oil","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet almond oil, cold pressed from the kernels of Prunus amygdalus dulcis, is a silky, nourishing carrier with a soft glide and a faint nutty warmth. Use it alone to comfort dry skin, or as a classic base that helps essential oils spread evenly during massage and daily body care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-5cd77b38-7fff-f946-77ad-76e27cf9873a\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSweet almond is the carrier most people already know by feel, even if they have never read the Latin name. Cold pressed from the kernels of Prunus amygdalus dulcis, it is a true fatty oil—smooth, medium-weight, and quietly rich. It moves over the skin with a gentle slip that makes it a favorite for massage, after-bath care, and any ritual that should feel comforting rather than clinical. The oil is naturally high in oleic and linoleic fatty acids, with a helpful amount of vitamin E. That composition is why dry arms, legs, and hands often look and feel softer after a few days of use. It does not vanish as quickly as jojoba. It stays long enough to work in, which is exactly what you want in a body oil. The aroma is mild and faintly nutty. It will not compete with an essential oil, but it also does not disappear the way a fully odorless carrier can. On its own, it smells like clean skin and warm kernels. Sweet almond is the bottle to reach for when the skin needs kindness. Face, body, hair ends, and a well-diluted essential oil blend all have a place here—as long as nut allergies are not a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven \u0026 Stem","offers":[{"title":"30mL Dropper","offer_id":45084064710749,"sku":"SS-SAO-30ML-DROP","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mL Cap","offer_id":45084064743517,"sku":"SS-SAO-120ML-CAP","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/1159\/6125\/files\/SWEET-ALMOND-OIL-30ml-dropper.webp?v=1789725967"},{"product_id":"avocado-oil","title":"Avocado Oil","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvocado oil, cold pressed from the fruit of Persea americana, is a rich, velvety carrier packed with skin-loving fatty acids and vitamin E. Use it to comfort very dry skin, soften hair, and give essential oils a nourishing base when a lighter carrier is not enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAvocado oil is the generous one. Cold pressed from the flesh of Persea americana, it is fuller than jojoba and more cushioned than sweet almond—an oil that stays with the skin and leaves it feeling fed. Unrefined lots are often golden to green, with a soft, earthy aroma that recalls the fruit itself. Refined lots run paler and quieter. Both carry the same rich character. What makes avocado useful is its makeup. It is high in oleic acid, with vitamin E, phytosterols, and a little palmitoleic acid—the kind of profile dry, mature, or weather-worn skin tends to welcome. It helps the surface feel smoother and more comfortable, especially on elbows, heels, hands, and hair that has gone brittle at the ends. This is not an oil to pour on freely at noon on a hot day. A few drops go far. On the face, it is best as a night oil or mixed into a lighter cream. On the body, it is a gift after bathing. As a carrier, it gives essential oils a slower, more cushioned glide. Reach for avocado when the skin looks thirsty. It is comfort in a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven \u0026 Stem","offers":[{"title":"30mL Dropper","offer_id":45084062056541,"sku":"SS-AVO-30ML-DROP","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mL Cap","offer_id":45084062089309,"sku":"SS-AVO-120ML-CAP","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/1159\/6125\/files\/AVOCADO-OIL-30ml-dropper.webp?v=1789725940"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/1159\/6125\/collections\/collection-img-sport-serum_26027a57-d96b-49f9-8292-4296ff04c5dc.webp?v=1789818050","url":"https:\/\/sevenandstem.com\/collections\/carrier-oils.oembed","provider":"Seven \u0026 Stem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}