Absorption Rates of Carrier Oils

The carrier oils listed here may be purchase at New Directions Aromatics.

Rating Scale

5 – Very Slow Absorption Rate

Feels heavy and leaves an oily protective barrier on the skin.

4 – Slow Absorption Rate

May feel sticky or waxy before warming at body temperature. Leaves a slight oily residue on the skin.

3 – Average Absorption Rate

Leaves a slight oily or satiny finish.

2 – Fast Absorption Rate

Feels light and absorbs into the skin readily. Leaves a silky smooth finish.

1 – Very Fast Absorption Rate

Consdered a “drying oil” quickly absorbed by the skin and does not leave an oily feel.



The absorption ratings assigned were referenced from the product descriptions at NewDirectionsAromatics.com



Abyssinian – 1

Almond, Sweet Organic – 3

Aloe Vera (Macerated) – 3

Andiroba – 2

Apricot Kernel – 2

Argan (Virgin) – 3

Avocado (Extra Virgin) – 4

Babassu – 3

Baobab – 1

Black Cumin Seed – 3

Black Current Seed – 3

Borage Seed – 5

Broccoli Seed – 3

Camellia Seed – 2

Canola – 2

Carrot (Macerated) – 4

Castor – 5

Cherry Kernel – 3

Chia Seed – 3

Chili Seed – 3

Coconut – 4

Cotton Seed – 4

Evening Primrose – 5

Flax Seed – 5

Grapeseed – 2

Hazelnut – 1

Hemp Seed – 3

Jojoba – 3



Kukuinut – 3

Macadamia – 5

Marula – 2

Meadowfoam – 2

Moringa – 2

Neem – 5

Oat – 4

Olive – 3

Palm – 5

Passionfruit – 2

Peach – 3

Perilla Seed – 2

Pomegranate – 3

Pracaxi Seed – 3

Prickly Pear – 2

Pumpkin Seed – 3

Raspberry Seed – 3

Ricebran – 3

Rose Hip – 1

Sacha Inchi – 1

Safflower – 2

Sea Buckthorn – 3

Sesame – 3

Soya Bean – 3

Sunflower – 3

Sunflower (Organic) – 2

Tamanu – 3

Walnut – 3

Wheat Germ – 3