How to Dilute Essential Oils

Essential oils have a broad range of therapeutic benefits. To reap the most from these benefits, it's important to understand the process of diluting essential oils into carrier oils. Most essential oils require dilution to make them safe for application to the skin. The exceptions to this rule are lavender and tea tree oil. A standard dilution amount is 2.5 percent or 15 drops of essential oils, or a synergistic blend of essential oils, in one ounce of a carrier oil, such as sweet almond oil. One fluid ounce is generally about 600 drops. It doesn't take a lot of essential oil to have a powerful impact on healing.

Things You'll Need

• Essential oil of your choice
• Carrier oil, such as sweet almond oil
• Amber or cobalt blue glass bottles with seals
• Dropper

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Instructions

Process

• 1

  For a 2.5 percent concentration of essential oil in one ounce of carrier oil, add 15 drops of essential oil to carrier oil in a glass bottle. Seal and shake to mix the oils.

• 2

  For a one percent concentration of essential oil in one ounce of carrier oil, add six drops of essential oil to one ounce of the carrier oil, seal and shake to distribute.

• 3

  For a five percent dilution of essential oils in a carrier oil, use 30 drops of essential oils in one ounce of carrier oil in a dark amber or cobalt blue glass bottle. Seal and shake well to mix.