Ladies who make their own Ayurvedic oils: What carrier oils do you use?

[*Muffin*]

I was wondering what kind of oil would be best for making hair oils from ayurvedic powders. I plan on using Amla powder, Brahmi powder, and Shikakai powder. Is it best to use a thicker oil or thinner oil? Any recommendations? TIA .

 

[Noir]

I only use penetrative oils and I use different oils for hair and scalp. I infuse an array of vedic herbs.

For my scalp massaging oils I use; jojoba, sesame, castor and emu, These oils penetrate deep into the skin.

For the hair I use; coconut (bind protein to the hair), Avocado (binds moisture) and castor.

There are others but those are the main ones that I can think of right now

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I was wondering what kind of oil would be best for making hair oils from ayurvedic powders. I plan on using Amla powder, Brahmi powder, and Shikakai powder. Is it best to use a thicker oil or thinner oil? Any recommendations? TIA .

Are you planning on straining out the powder. I'm just curious because I read that the powder granules are like scissors and you have to make certain to get them out of the hair...?

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Always something Different.

Olive
Jojoba
Coconut
Grapeseed
Etc.....

 

[Noir]

Are you planning on straining out the powder. I'm just curious because I read that the powder granules are like scissors and you have to make certain to get them out of the hair...?

I strain the herbs but with my scalp oils a will leave a tiny amount of sludge (soggy herb powder) at the bottom of the jar/bottle.

 

[Evazhair]

coconut or sesame to infuse. Strain with funnel& cheesecloth and mix with other oils depending on if it's for scalp or hair. I prefer coconut for scalp/prepoos only. Lighter oils for my length.

 

[*Muffin*]

Are you planning on straining out the powder. I'm just curious because I read that the powder granules are like scissors and you have to make certain to get them out of the hair...?

Yes, I plan on straining out the powder after the herbs infuse .

 

[*Muffin*]

I was leaning toward using thinner oils like jojoba oil or safflower oil. I was thinking about coconut oil but I thought it might be too thick. So jojoba oil would be better for scalp and coconut is better for hair?