Essential Oil Blending Tips

Blending Essential Oils

Different oils can be blended together to achieve a synergy blend. This means that the respective powers of the oils change to enhance their energy. When a level of power has been reached, you achieve a synergy. Recipes for blending need to be followed exactly and the oils should be left to age for at least a week before adding them to carrier oils.

Essential Oil Dilution

Once you have chosen your essential oil, you can add it to base products, to scent your favorite health and beauty items. To dilute essential oils, simply add them to unscented bath oils, hand and body lotions, massage lotions and shower gels.

Massage.......................... 5 drops per tsp. of base oil or lotion

Inhalation....................... 1-2 drops in boiling water or on a tissue

Light Bulb Ring............... 1-2 drops

Bath................................ 8-10 drops in bath water

Sauna.............................. 2 drops to 2 ½ cups water

Facial............................... 2-3 drops in base product

Foot Bath........................ 8 drops in bowl of water

Facial Sauna................... 10 drops in bowl of water

Cleanser.......................... 20 drops in 4 ounces of base product

Body................................ 5-15 drops in base product

Chest Rub....................... 10-20 drops to 1 oz of carrier oil

Washing Machine.......... 10-20 drops per load

Vacuum Cleaner............ 5-10 drops

Auto Vent Outlet........... 2-3 drops

Artificial Holiday Tree... 10-15 drops

Common Carrier Oils to Essential Oils

The healing scent of an essential oil can evaporate quickly, so they are often combined with a carrier oil. Carrier oils usually come from the fatty portion of a plant and help the essential oil's scent maintain for a longer duration of time.

Almond Oil
Jojoba Oil
Olive Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Avocado Oil
Coconut Oil