"Carrier oils" are other oils used to dilute essential oils. Most are regular cooking and salad oils that are of food grade. The best are cold-pressed from organically grown vegetables, nuts, and flowers. That means that they are not chemically extracted or heated to high temperatures! Each carrier has its own personality. Other examples of carrier oils are avocado, jojoba, sesame, and apricot kernel.

CoQ10 is a catalyst co-enzyme for enhancing cellular energy. In simple English, this substance is manufactured in our bodies to keep our cells healthy. It's production dramatically decreases as we age. Many doctors recommend that people over 50 take a maintenance dose of 30 mg. a day but it may cause headaches.

Applied topically, CoQ10 helps decrease depth of wrinkles. It is found naturally in bran, wheat germ, beans, nuts, fish, and eggs.

Antioxidants are substances that unite with oxygen, protecting the cells from being destroyed or altered by oxidation.  Many herbs and foods are high in antioxidants including Ginkgo Biloba, wheat germ oil, grapes, and nuts.

Emollients are a mixture of oils. They are present in all moisturizers. Emollients coat skin with a fine film and retard water evaporation.

Vitamins are organic micro-nutrients that keep the body functioning. They are catalysts that work on a cellular level.

Essential Fatty Acids are the major components of cell membranes. They are vital to good metabolism and cell energy. The main source is cold-pressed oil.