Suggested Dilutions for Various Methods of Application
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS DILUTE ESSENTIAL OILS BEFORE APPLYING TO SKIN
Massage/Body Oil
1% (5 drops per ounce of vegetable oil)
Bath
3-15 drops per tub, depending on the oil
Compress
5 drops per cup of water
Inhalant
3-5 drops in a bowl of hot water
Caution: Never do an inhalation during an asthma attack
Douche
3-5 drops per quart of warm water
Caution: Choose non-irritant oils only
(Ex: lavender and/or tea tree oil are safe)
Foot or Hand Bath
5-10 drops per quart of water
Sitz Bath
5-10 drops per sitz bath
Fragrant Body Water (shake well before use)
5-10 drops per 5 ounces of water
Room Spray (shake well before use)
20 drops per 5 ounces of water
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Essential Oils Carrier Oil or Lotion Various Size Breakdowns
20 drops into 2 fl oz (60 ml or 10 tsp) 1/8 oz = ¾ tsp = 3-4 ml = 80 drops
10 drops into 1 fl oz (30 ml or 5 tsp) 1/4 oz = 1 ½ tsp = 6-8 ml = 160 drops
5 drops into ½ fl oz (15 ml or 1 ½ tsp) 1/2 oz = 3 tsp = 13-15 ml = 320-400 drops
4 drops into 2 tsp 1 oz = 6 tsp = 25-30 ml = 600-650 drops
1% dilution = 5-6 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil Some Common Massage/Carrier Oils
2% dilution = 10-12 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil almond, olive, jojoba, sesame, sunflower,
3% dilution = 15-18 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil avocado, and more
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