CARRIER OILS / BASE OILS

Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oil and absolutes before they are applied to the skin in massage and aromatherapy. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, though some, such as olive, have a mild distinctive smell. Neither do they evaporate like essential oils, which are more volatile. The carrier oils used should be as natural and unadulterated as possible. Many people feel organic oils are of higher quality. Cold-pressing and maceration are the two main methods of producing carrier oils.

Carrier oils or base oils are normally extracted from nuts or seeds and each has its own particular quality.

Sweet almond oil is one of carrier oils used in our Hammam Spa at MesaStila; is probably the best all-purpose carrier oil because it is neutral and non-allergenic.  It can be used for massaging babies.

Walnut acts as a co-ordinator and balances the nervous system; sesame is ideal for stretch marks; apricot kernel, peach kernel and evening primrose oils are all good for cell regeneration.

Walnut and evening primrose oil help alleviate menstrual problems including pre-menstrual tension.  

Wheatgerm acts as an anti-oxidant and will help preserve a mixture.

These oils are all rich in nutrients, and are ideal for most dry and sensitive skin types.  The most important thing when buying these basics is to check that they have been naturally processed and not chemically treated.  Cold-pressed is the best.

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MesaStila HEALTHY FOOD CONCEPT

One of MesaStila’s six elements: Nutritional Excellence

Here are the main aspects of our Healthy food concept

1. Natural Ingredients: 

Minimize processed & refined food.  Our Healthy Cuisine uses/serves good, fresh and natural   ingredients.

2. Seasonal Appropriate:

Most of our Healthy Cuisine incorporate seasonal ingredients. It ensures that the ingredients are always available and as fresh as possible.

3. Colorful: 

Oftentimes, meals served at retreats are colorful. The more color food on your plate, the more nutrients, vitamins and minerals you consume.

4. Well-balanced Nutrition:

Well-balanced healthy meals have many variety dishes which consist of balanced nutrition & calories.

5. Quality Ingredients: 

To ensure that all food ingredients have a high quality standard of products

6. Taste and Flavor:

Healthy food focuses on delivering appropriately portioned dishes, high quality products, taste and flavor.

7. Uniqueness and Creativity:

To create variety of healthy recipes using natural ground spices & ingredients.

Here are the definition of “SLOW” that becoming our slogan.

·         Sustainable   

      Selection or processing of food must be sustainable; meaning ingredients should be

            available at all times, must be something which can be consist and cooked to a standard that             doesn’t change.

·         Local               

      Products from our property or from the surrounding villages. 

·         Organic          

      Selection of products used without chemicals

·         Wholesome   

             To keep as many original vitamins as possible and

Conclusion:

Healthy food is not always as expensive as we think, it is more about the proper selection of materials containing well-balanced nutrition & calories with the correct cooking process.

Stay healthy and be happy J