Massage oils - The Most Used Carrier Oils

Sweet Almond oil is an excellent emollient and helps the skin to balance its moisture. It is one of the most popular carrier oils, since it’s non-greasy, is reasonably priced and is great for nourishing the skin.
It is relatively easy absorbed by the skin but not overly easy so you would need to reapply too often. It has a light aroma that enhance even more the massage experience. People with nut allergies should not use almond oil.

Grapeseed oil makes a great massage oil.
is rich in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid quite important for the skin and the cell membranes. It is purported to have regenerative and restructuring qualities and has great skin moisturizing properties. Grapeseed oil is a great non- greasy oil and it is easily absorbed. It has no odor, and it has a smooth texture.
It can be enriched by blending it with another carrier, such as almond or wheat germ.
Grapeseed oil is mostly extracted from grape seeds using solvents (and not using cold press method) which makes it less pure then other oils.

Apricot kernel oil has moisturizing, nourishing and revitalizing properties and is particularly helpful for dehydrated, delicate, mature and sensitive skin. It is also helpful to soothe inflammation. This finely textured oil absorbs easily and is particularly rich in both oleic and linoleic acid. It is very similar in texture and color to almond oil, but is slightly more expensive. It is rich in vitamin E, which gives it a longer shelf life.
Apricot kernel oil is a good alternative to sweet almond oil for people with nut allergies.

Avocado oil is used for dry skin, for treating eczema, psoriasis or other skin problems. It helps skin regeneration. Avocado oil is heavy and usually mixed with lighter massage oils such as grape-seed or sweet almond. It is quickly absorbed into the skin, and has great emollient properties, making it a good choice for all massage blends.

Jojoba oil is actually a wax extracted from the seed of the jojoba plant.
It is an excellent carrier oil with a very long shelf life and an excellent moisturizer. It can be used on blemished skin, and it helps to control acne. Jojoba oil penetrates the skin easily and is suitable for all skin types.
It has a light to medium aroma. It is thought to have antibacterial properties and its composition closely resembles skin sebum.
Jojoba oil is very smooth and quickly absorbed by skin and you need to reapply it often. This combined with a high price makes it an expensive oil to use.  As a solution you can mix it with thicker oils.

Wheat germ oil has a high vitamin E content and essential fatty acids, thus it is used extensively in aromatherapy massage blends. It is said to promote a smoother, younger-looking skin, assisting in healing scar tissue as well as stretch marks. It is too thick to be used alone, but is great as part of a blend with lighter carriers. It improves blood circulation, and help to repair sun damage. It is used to help relieve the symptoms of dermatitis. It is said to stimulate tissue regeneration.
Wheat germ oil is rich in vitamin E and is often added to other blends because of its antioxidant properties. It has a strong aroma which might create a slight discomfort to some people.