Keep it simple

You know that your skin wants the healing moisture of plant oils, but it doesn’t need all of the bells and whistles. That’s why you keep it simple and just use your favorite carrier oil, straight up.

Or, maybe you're on a mission to curate a collection of go-to options for all of your skin’s various moods… either way, this selection of the best non-pore clogging oils has you covered! 

How you use it 

Choose your favorite, with an optional essential oil, and use it any way you like, on your body, face, hair, or scalp.

You can use your carrier oil alone or mix it into your Twinkle Oil or Butter to adjust the texture or add a boost of nutrients.

When you’re feeling crafty, you can even use them as ingredients to DIY your own oil blend! (Also check out Essential Oil Blends for more DIY aromatherapy applications.)  

1 oz bottle with pump

Carrier oils

Kalahari 

Kalahari melon seed oil is derived from a cousin of watermelon, and is sometimes referred to as "wild watermelon." Kalahari oil is lightweight, fast-absorbing, non-pore clogging, and great for all skin types. It's said to dissolve excess sebum while increasing the skin's elasticity, and is an excellent choice for oil cleansing.  

This cold-pressed, virgin kalahari oil is rich in omega 6 & 9 fatty acids to repair and regenerate the skin, as well as antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E. It has a slightly nutty scent and a neutral, yellow color.   

Sunflower

Sunflower seed oil has such a soothing, comforting texture. This organic, USA grown, expeller pressed oil is high in both oleic and linoleic acids, which means it has a rich texture that will soothe the driest skin, but it's also non-pore clogging. Sunflower is a perfect choice for skin that struggles with both dryness and breakouts. 

Sunflower is rich in skin-repairing vitamins E, A, and B, and it soaks in quickly without leaving a greasy sheen. While its rich texture doesn't quite have the necessary glide for cleansing, it makes a wonderful fast-absorbing body oil or facial serum. It has a neutral, pale-yellow color, and little to no scent.

Hemp

Hemp seed oil is an extremely lightweight, fast-absorbing "dry" oil that will not clog pores, which makes it an excellent starter-oil for oily and acne-prone skin. Hemp seed oil is rich in anti-inflammatory, skin repairing omegas 3, 6, and 9.

This organic, cold-pressed oil has a deep, greenish brown hue and a slightly earthy, nutty aroma. It does not contain any CBD or THC.

Grapeseed

Grapeseed oil is a deeply penetrating and fast-absorbing oil that has a nice glide for oil cleansing or massage. In addition to nourishing fatty-acids and high levels of vitamin E, C, and D, grapeseed oil is said to be rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, which help repair free-radical damage, even skin tone, and are also said to lend grapeseed oil toning and antimicrobial properties. Grapeseed oil is another excellent choice for both dry/mature and acne prone skin.  

This wild-crafted expeller-pressed oil has a light green color and a subtly sweet and earthy wine-like aroma.  

Rosehip

Another extremely light and fast-absorbing "dry" oil, rosehip seed oil is wonderful for both skin and body care, due to its high levels of skin-repairing antioxidants like vitamins A, C, B, and E. Rosehip also contains high levels of linoleic acid (omega-6) which is said to help with hyperpigmentation and balancing acne-prone skin. A healing choice for all skin types. 

This wild-crafted, cold pressed oil from Chile has a vibrant light-orange color, and a very subtle sweet-earthy aroma. 

Evening Primrose

Evening primrose seed oil has a luscious but light texture, with serious skin-softening properties, due to to its high amounts of omega 6 (gamma linoleic acid, or GLA.) The anti-inflammatory properties of GLA are said to help reduce redness, making evening primrose an excellent choice for dry, sensitive, and mature skin. 

This organic, cold-pressed evening primrose oil has a pale yellow color, and a slight earthy scent.

Avocado

Avocado seed oil has a rich, but fast-absorbing texture and is considered to be high-oleic, which makes it a good choice for healing and soothing dry skin. However, it does not clog pores, and is also a good choice for acne-prone skin. Avocado is full of anti-inflammatory antioxidants like vitamins A, C, K, and B6 (niacin,) as well as minerals like potassium and magnesium.

This organic, cold-pressed avocado oil is a pale yellow/green color, with no scent. 

Argan

Argan oil is a lightweight, non-pore-clogging oil with a somewhat slippery texture, which makes it a good choice for both cleansing, and nourishing oily and acne-prone skin. Argan is rich in skin-repairing fatty acids, and anti-inflammatory polyphenols and vitamin E.  

This organic, cold-pressed extra virgin argan oil is a pale yellow color with a slightly earthy-sweet scent. 

Red raspberry

Red raspberry seed oil is a very lightweight, fast-absorbing "dry" oil, that's perfectly balancing for all skin types. It's very high in antioxidants llike vitamins A, and E, which scavenge free-radicals to prevent and repair damaged skin. It also contains an antioxidant called ellagic acid, which is said to lend red raspberry seed oil antibacterial properties, while soothing inflammatory conditions like eczema. 

This cold-pressed, virgin, unrefined red raspberry seed oil is a deep golden color, with a slightly sweet, astringent aroma. 

Jojoba

Jojoba oil is actually a liquid wax, which closely resembles the texture of the oil our skin produces naturally. It has a silky, slippery texture that's perfect for cleansing and massage. Jojoba oil is non-pore clogging and balancing for all skin types, and is rich in anti-inflammatory, skin-healing B-vitamins, and E. 

This wild-crafted, expeller-pressed, unrefined jojoba oil is a golden yellow orange, with no scent.  

Blueberry

Blueberry seed oil is a very lightweight, fast absorbing "dry" oil that won't clog pores, and is packed with skin-repairing antioxidants, omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, and vitamin E.  

This cold-pressed, unrefined, virgin blueberry seed oil is a deep purple color with a very strong, but fresh and fruity fragrance. This oil can range from green to blue in color.

Essential oils

You have the option to add in a single essential oil, at a potent but safe 1.6% dilution. These are Twinkle favorite essential oils for skin, body, or hair application. 

Tea tree (organic) Tea tree oil is a favorite for controlling acne breakouts due to its antibacterial, antiseptic properties. It has a woodsy, medicinal, fresh, but slightly spicy scent. This is also a good one for treating flaky scalp due to its anti-fungal properties. 

Lavender (Maillette) Lavender is a multi-purpose oil that has many benefits for the skin, in addition to its soothing and calming aromatherapy properties. Use it to soothe inflamed skin and repair and control breakouts. It has a fresh, herbaceous floral fragrance. 

Frankincense (organic) Frankincense is a repairing essential oil, and is great for healing scars, stretch marks, fine lines, and breakouts. It has a sharp, slightly spicy, woodsy scent with a hint of citrus. 

Carrot seed Carrot seed is another skin-repairing essential oil that's great for mature skin. Derived not from the carrots we eat, but daucus carota, also known as wild carrot or bishop's, or Queen Anne's lace. It has a strong, dry, earthy, herbal-woodsy scent. Carrot seed is also said to add shine and thickness in hair care formulations. 

Geranium (rose) Rose Geranium essential oil is said to balance oily skin (and scalp) and promote radiance. It has a strong green, herbal, floral (rosy) fragrance.

Chamomile (roman) Chamomile essential oil is a favorite for soothing itchy, inflamed skin. It also has antibacterial properties, making it a good choice for balancing acne prone-skin. It has a strong, sweet-herbal, slightly fruity tea-like fragrance, and is said to promote calmness and tranquility.

Clary sage Clary sage is a great essential oil to support dry skin as it's said to help moisturize and promote radiance and elasticity. It has soothing anti-inflammatory properties and can help even skin tone. It has an amazing fresh but musky herbal fragrance with a tea-like quality. Clary sage is a powerful mood-lifter and stress reliever. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding.  

Ylang ylang (I, organic) Ylang ylang is another good pick for balancing oil production on the skin and scalp. It's said to have anti-inflammatory, skin soothing properties, and antiseptic properties to help control acne. It's also said to add shine in hair formulations. It promotes relaxation, calms anxiety, and is said to have aphrodisiac properties. It has a very strong, sweet, white floral fragrance.