Hazelnut oil has a fine texture, with great moisturizing potential. Hazelnut oil helps tighten the skin  strengthening capillaries and assisting in cell regeneration.
It is used often as a facial oil as it is extremely emollient and astringent.
It has a good absorption rate,  contains vitamins, minerals and proteins.
It is known for its sun filtering properties and is also recommended for dry, damaged skin.

Cocoa Butter is a pale-yellow, pure edible vegetable fat extracted from the cacao bean. Cocoa butter is very rich and has a distinct chocolate aroma. It is solid at room temperature and has a heavy texture. It a great oil with strong anti-oxidant properties and it is used in many skin care products because of its ability to soften and lubricate the skin. These qualities make it a good help in maintaining the skin's health as well as preventing wrinkles.
The high melting point (around 34 to 38 degrees Celsius (93 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit) makes it a difficult to mix in your massage blend. It can be made into a bar and used as a massage carrier as it melts a little below body’s natural temperature.

Olive Oil mostly known as a cooking oil. In fact Olive oil is a great massage oil and it has wonderful qualities. The ancient Greeks used to bathe with olive oil. In many religions Olive oil is considered holy oil and used during special ceremonies and as a health measure.
However, because is a heavy oil with a greasy texture and strong aroma people avoid to use it as massage carrier.
Olive Oil contains polyphenol compounds that act as antioxidants to help prevent and repair damage to the skin. It is said that may help prevent dry skin conditions and eczema. Use the extra-virgin type as is the most unadulterated form.

Sesame Oil is very appreciated in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. It is used for the Ayurvedic self-massage called abhyanga, and for shirodhara.
According to Ayurveda Sesame oil is useful for nourishing and detoxifying and for “vata type” disorders such as anxiety, poor circulation, constipation, and excessive dryness.
Sesame oil is a rather thick oil that may leave skin feeling oily, so it can be blended with lighter massage oils. The unrefined oil has a strong aroma.
People with allergies to sesame should avoid this oil.

Shea Butter – is extracted from the seeds of a tree native to Africa. It is solid at room temperature (the melting point vary between. Like cocoa butter, Shea butter is heavy and can leave an oily feeling on skin, so it is usually not used on its own for massage. It may be blended with lighter oils such as grape-seed or Sweet Almond oil. It is known for its wonderful cosmetic properties as a moisturizer and emollient. It is also a known anti-inflammatory agent. Shea butter is effective at treating the following conditions: fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, acne, severely dry skin, blemishes, dark spots, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretch marks, wrinkles, and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis.
Shea contains a natural latex, so people with latex allergies should do a patch test before using it.

Fractionated Coconut Oil The raw coconut oil is a thick, white solid oil. Fractionated coconut oil contains only the medium-chain triglycerides fraction which makes it a light, non-greasy, liquid oil. 
Fractionated coconut oil is a non pricey oil, (comparable to sweet almond) and has a very long shelf life.
The great feature of fractionated coconut oil is that it doesn’t stain sheets, a common problem with most massage oils. The light texture, clear color and absent scent, makes it very open to mixtures.
The excellent absorption speed makes it a very good base.

Sunflower Oil is a light, non-greasy oil that won't leave skin feeling oily. The oil, extracted from sunflower seeds, is rich in the essential fatty acid linoleic acid, as well as palmitic acid and stearic acid, all components of healthy skin.
Sunflower oil could be used in a massage blend with other carrier oils, but doesn’t make a good massage oil on its own because of its recognizable aroma and the short shelf life.
Sunflower oil goes rancid quickly, so it should be purchased in small quantities and stored in a dark cool place. Look for cold press extracted Sunflower oil as is untainted by solvents and unexposed to high temperatures.
Studies found out that topical application of sunflower oil significantly improves the skin barrier against infections.
People with allergies to the sunflower plant family should avoid sunflower oil.

Argan Oil is the newest discovery in the vegetable oil industry. It is made from the nuts of the Argan tree that grows exclusively in Morocco. The Argan fruits are harvested and processed solely by Berber women. Argan oil is very expensive but is worth every ounce.
The Argan oil is a lightweight oil that can be used as a daily moisturizer and for skin treatment. It is reported to have skin restorative effects. It is high in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, it is believed to help all sorts of skin conditions: dry skin, acne, psoriasis, eczema, wrinkles.

Kukui Nut Oil
A light, thin, non-greasy oil. Native to a Hawaii, kukui nut oil is typically used on all skin types, including oily skin and sun-damaged skin.
Kukui Nut Oil is a great oil to use on mature skin. It has been reported to reported to help reduce scarring, and there are reports of positive results for eczema sufferers.
Kukui Nut Oil is wonderful as a massage oil. It was used to massage Hawaiian Royalty, who were treated with massage that lasted 7 hours or more.