Every condition oil begins with a carrier. This collection of carrier oils provides the base oils essential for ritual oil blending and skin-safe anointing: jojoba — technically a liquid wax — for its remarkable shelf stability and close match to skin’s own sebum; sweet almond oil for its light, nourishing quality; fractionated coconut oil for neutral scent and long shelf life; and olive oil, the traditional carrier of Mediterranean and Hoodoo anointing practice.
Having quality carrier oils on hand allows you to dilute essential oils safely for skin application, extend commercial condition oil formulas, create your own custom blends from scratch, and anoint candles without the cost of pre-blended oils. Even a simple carrier oil like olive oil, when used with clear intention, functions as a condition oil in its own right within many traditional frameworks.
Store carrier oils in cool, dark conditions to maintain freshness. Build a small collection of two or three and begin experimenting with your own oil blends alongside the books and formulas available in the shop. 🌿