How to Dilute Your Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil is extracted from lavender plants and is commonly used in a variety of heath and beauty products. Lavender essential oil has antiseptic and anti-fungal properties and, unlike some of the other essential oils, can be used undiluted because it doesn't usually cause skin irritation. Lavender essential oil has been used to provide relief for asthma symptoms, psoriasis, eczema, acne and to soothe cuts, bruises and sore muscles. Because it has a calming scent, it can also be used as a sleep aid. Although lavender essential oil doesn't require diluting, it is easily diluted with water, or your favorite oils, lotions and creams.

Things You'll Need

• Lavender essential oil
• Carrier oil (olive oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil)
• Dark glass bottle
• Spray bottle
• Teaspoon
• Tablespoon
• Bowl

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour the carrier oil into a dark glass bottle until it's almost full. Add the lavender essential oil. For an 8 oz. bottle, start with 1 tsp. and then work up to 2 tbsp., if desired. This mixture can be used as a massage oil, a body moisturizer, and it can be added to your bath. For use in the bath, add the oil (1 oz.) while the water is running so that it mixes well.

• 2

  Fill your spray bottle with water. For an 8 oz. bottle add 5 to 10 drops of lavender essential oil. This mixture can be used as a room freshener, on your bedding, or anywhere you want to have the scent of lavender.

• 3

  Add 2 cups of boiling water to the bowl and then add 5 to 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Lean in until your nose is 12 inches from the bowl and inhale. Using steam with lavender essential oil may help reduce the discomfort of colds and asthma.