Storage

Carrier oils do go rancid when exposed to air and heat.  Many essential oils oxidise with the same exposure and them become more potent sensitizers.

I have been looking for a small campus refrigerator for about two years now to hold my "stash" as I was only able to keep a tiny portion of my supplies in our family refrigerator.  Yesterday, I saw one on our local swapsheet for a good price and now I have a better home for my aromatherapy and body care raw materials.

Here is a photo of the fridge with a few items:

This is more that needs to go in:

I also have several gallon sized tubs of shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, mango butter and cocoa butter that should go in as well, but I don't think they will fit.  The little fridge is a great addition to my natural health "kitchen".

Note:  Liquid carrier oils and the following families of essential oils should receive priority when deciding on what must be refrigerated and what can be stored in a cool, dark are such as a basement:  citruses, pines, spruces