How to Dilute Lavender Oil

Essential lavender oil has medicinal properties and is used to treat a number of conditions. The oil is mood altering and has a relaxing smell that can ease insomnia, stress and depression. It is also effective in treating joint and muscle pain, headaches, hair loss and skin problems, such as acne and eczema. Lavender essential oil should be diluted to between 2 and 3 percent in a carrier oil. This dilution recipe makes 1 fluid ounce of 2 percent lavender oil.

Things You'll Need

• 1 ounce carrier oil
• Empty bottle
• Essential lavender oil
• Eye dropper

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour 1 fluid ounce of a carrier oil into an empty bottle. Most high-quality vegetable oils, including sesame, olive, avocado and hazelnut, work well as a carrier oil.

• 2

  Add 6 drops of lavender essential oil to the bottle using the eye dropper.

• 3

  Swirl the oils together and store the bottle in a dry, dark place.