Which carrier oil should I choose?
Choose the carrier oil by checking the ingredients and intended topical use on the product page. Carrier choice is separate from the CBD extract spectrum.
What a carrier oil does
A carrier oil is the base that holds and distributes a hemp extract in an oil product. It affects the ingredient list, taste and feel of the finished formula.
For topical CBD oil, start with the exact product page and label. They identify the carrier, intended external use and any added aroma or other ingredients.
- MCT oil
- MCT oil used as the base in some current formulas. Check the product page and label for the exact ingredients and any aroma.
- Hemp seed oil
- An oil pressed from hemp seeds. It is a carrier ingredient and is distinct from the cannabinoid-rich hemp extract.
- MCT with aroma
- Some current formulas combine MCT oil with a natural aroma. Check the product page and ingredient list when comparing a natural and flavoured option.
Choose by your preferences
- If you want an MCT base, check the product page and ingredient list for MCT oil and the exact CBD formula.
- If you want a hemp seed oil base, check that the product page and label name hemp seed oil as the carrier.
- If you prefer an aroma, compare the natural or flavoured option and read every added ingredient before choosing.
Carrier oil does not tell you whether an extract is full-spectrum or broad-spectrum. Read the cannabinoid profile separately.
Keep carrier and spectrum separate
Full-spectrum and broad-spectrum refer to the compounds retained in the hemp extract. They do not name the carrier oil. Compare the spectrum, THC specification, carrier and complete ingredient list as separate product fields.
Read about full-spectrum and broad-spectrum Check product laboratory reportsQuestions people ask
Which carrier oil is best?
The suitable choice depends on the ingredients and flavour you prefer. Check the exact label and product information rather than ranking carriers by a promised effect.
Is carrier oil the same as spectrum?
No. The carrier is the base oil. Spectrum describes the hemp extract profile. A product label can contain both pieces of information.
How can I verify a formula?
Read the current product page and full ingredient list, then match the product and batch information to the available laboratory report where provided.