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"ref": "2005, Kylie Thompson, Aromatherapy for the Emotions, page 18",
"text": "Oil that is not suitable for use as carrier oil is baby oil or mineral oil, which is a petrolatum product and essential oils do not disperse well into these products nor do they sufficiently penetrate the skin, which disallows the aroma's molecules entry into the bloodstream.",
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"ref": "2011, Denise Whichello Brown, Healing Massage: Flash, page 3-36",
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"ref": "2013, Sandra Kynes, Mixing Essential Oils for Magic",
"text": "In addition, pomegranate is connected with divination, and sunflower with wisdom. I have not settled on a specific one, yet. Trying a different carrier oil when repeating a blend is good way to experiment and extend your knowledge.",
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"ref": "2013, Miriam Kinai, Black Pepper Essential Oil, page 18",
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"ref": "1985, A. Dorinson, K.C. Ludema, Mechanics and Chemistry in Lubrication, page 198",
"text": "Stearic acid dissolved in a carrier oil can effect a strong reduction in the coefficient of friction for metal rubbed against metal.",
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"text": "The technology uses a food-grade \"carrier oil\" to extract the oil-soluble contaminants (Figure 1).",
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"ref": "1995, International Association on Water Quality, Water Quality International, '94 PT. 7, page 162",
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