Nourishing oils are the richest blends we stock — avocado, shea, wheat germ, and similar heavy bases that sit on the skin longer and absorb more slowly than an everyday oil. They are the ones to reach for when skin feels tight, rough, or dry rather than for a quick all-over application.
Benefits of a Rich Oil
Weight is the whole point. A light oil disappears within seconds, which is comfortable for daily use but does very little on a heel or an elbow. A heavier base stays put long enough to soften those areas, which is why most people keep both: a rich blend for the rough spots and a lighter one everywhere else. Many of these also work as a base for blending your own scented oil.
How to Choose a Nourishing Oil
Match the weight to the job. Avocado and shea are the heaviest and best for very dry patches; wheat germ and olive sit in the middle. For everyday use over larger areas, our daily care oils are lighter, and the full carrier oil range has the single-ingredient versions if you prefer to choose one plant at a time.
Popular Types
Heaviest & Slowest
Avocado, shea nut, and castor blends for very dry skin and overnight treatment.
Rich but Wearable
Wheat germ, olive, and moisturising body blends that still absorb well enough for daytime.
How to Use
Apply to damp skin after a shower and concentrate on the areas that need it rather than spreading a heavy oil everywhere. For very dry patches, apply at night and let it work while you sleep. Richer blends can feel heavy on facial skin, so use a lighter oil there. Patch test anything new, and check the source plant if you have a nut allergy.
