The Plant Therapy website uses cookies for a variety of reasons. According to world-renowned Essential Oil Safety Expert Robert Tisserand, essential oil dilution has. This is just what I’ve been looking for. The charts are especially helpful! [Marge Clark, Essential Oils and Aromatics (Sandy, UT: Silverleaf Press, 2008), 32.]. This equals 2-4 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier when being used for whole-body application. This equals 1-2 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier when being used for whole body application. I ordered the dilution rate magnet and will also be printing one out to keep handy. You’ll need to dilute them, usually with vegetable oils or creams or bath gels, to a solution that only has a little bit -- 1% to 5% -- of the essential oil. A sudden burn after touching a hot pan or a stinging bug bite are both examples of acute, short-term issues where using an oil neat may be beneficial. I still seem to be stuck on 2 things. Plant Therapy aligns its dilution rate to the Tisserand Institute’s recommendations. I have lavender and tree tea essential oils, how can i make 3 percent dilution?? this is great information, especially for those starting out with EO’s. Are they referring to avoiding skin contact WITHOUT a carrier? This is a great question! Your charts are wonderful as well. I’m new to essential oils and was nervous about dilution, so I ordered roll-ons for my first batch. If you still want to use an undiluted essential oil topically, please get advice from a Certified Aromatherapist first. Any carrier oil should do the trick . Thanks for the help. Belinda, 10 drops would mean a total amount. Although we have been using essential oils for years, the information and education that Plant Therapy provides is invaluable when helping educate customers and actually being able to give them a printed copy to take home is so very important for many reasons. So far, i’ve really not seen any result yet. https://www.planttherapy.com/dilution-chart-magnet-6995, Thank you so much for this info! You’ll often find drop recommendations on the back of our labels. For children ages 2-6 years, we recommend a general dilution of 1%-2%. Good job, Plant Therapy! The dilutions recommended on this chart are for whole-body applications using our KidSafe essential oils and blends only. Or in general? It's really not worth the risk. When using essential oils we always recommend you consult with your doctor. Thanks so much for keeping us safe! Thank you for the information and chart. I was always using an online conversion sight. Great article! Rosehip is a carrier oil. If you're used to strongly scented products, be assured that over time, you will begin to adjust and savor the nuances of your diluted blends. Since “drops” is not a scientific measurement, and because the viscosity of each essential oil can impact their drop size, it’s very difficult to get the *exact* right amount. Great information. Here at Plant Therapy, we are committed to making sure you have the information you need to safely and effectively use all of your essential oils. Hi, I am new to your site and have many questions. Hello! I have a question about adding multiple oils to say a 10ml roller bottle at 2% dilution. This is a great post with tons of helpful information. I love learning more about how oils used correctly are a great addition to any wellness routine. If no irritation occurs, it should be safe to use in your skin care products. But melting solid coconut oil and adding essential oils is always an option. Hi. What’s a safe dilution/drops of sniffle stopper to use for kids ages 5-7? Also, if oils are applied to a large area, such as body lotion, does this alter the safety ratio recommended? Since essential oils are concentrated, a little can go a long way. I am new to essential oils and been eager to research about it for a few months. Dilution is such an important factor when using Essential Oils. Plant Therapy aligns its dilution rate to the. When it comes to essential oils, the saying “I’d rather be safe than sorry” should be taken seriously. I see so many people with affiliations to mlms providing and recommending unsafe dilutions and practises. When I’m using EOs in a recipe that has other ingredients, like witch hazel or rose water, as well as a carrier oil, how would I dilute it? We do not recommend essential oils be used topically on premature infants, but you can use essential oils sparingly with full-term infants. Forgive my ignorance, but how much carrier oil should be added to that for an adult male? Dilution Rate Chart for Essential Oils in Carrier Oil. Great information about dilution. In order to safely use essential oils topically, you must first dilute with a carrier oil (such as almond, avocado, or jojoba oil) and apply carefully. Thank you so much for this article! I was also taught never to blend oils but to layer them instead. I am just starting ti use roller bottles and needed some guidelines for dilution! This really helped me in deciding what and how much to use with my 3yr old. Essential oils shouldn't be used straight ("neat") on your skin. I copied the chart onto an index card and taped into my box of oils for a quick reference…which I’ve already used multiple times this week. Is this appropriate? Thank you so much for these dilution guides! Is this concoction safe? It’s a great reference especially for those of us that are still new to EOs. This recipe does not seem to have enough EO and too much carrier and it doesn’t seem like it would fit into a 1 oz bottle. I love the effort that is put into these blog post. Yes, Yes and more Yes! I have been doing research on the appropriate dilution for essential oils for the purpose of PAIN. I’m new to EOs and have made up some lavender bottles, peppermint bottles, and lemon oil bottles without this knowledge. A dilution like that would be OK for short-term, acute use for a specific issue, but not daily. For massages oils and other leave-on body products, we recommend a 2% dilution, and for other rinse-off bath and body products, we recommend 3%. And a 3% solution would be .03 X 200 which equals 6 drops, not 9. Would I base the dilution off of the amount of carrier oil used within the recipe, or how much the recipe makes all together? Hi Monica, if you’re making a face serum, we recommend using a 1% dilution, which would be 9 drops per ounce (54 drops total). You’re welcome! Sorry I didn’t get it. I love all that I am learning about EO, and that you give handy little guides to help. Since 1/4 cup equals 4 tablespoons, add that to the 2 tablespoons of Almond Oil for a total of 6 tablespoons. I'm Wendy, the founder of AromaWeb. Remember that even if you've been using one or more essential oils undiluted to date and you haven't had a problem, that doesn't guarantee that you won't develop sensitization with repeated exposure. Carrier oil = a vegetable oil used to dilute essential oils before applying. If the EOs get into your eyes it can be incredibly painful and may lead to short or long term damage. I just want to point out that not all essential oils used without a carrier oil will cause a rash. Safety and essential oil dilution are inextricably connected to one another. I hope I’m not confusing anyone. Hi Janet! You can remove, then re-apply more carrier as needed. We have a number of great options! Why You Need To Dilute Your Essential Oils With A Carrier Oil — Plus The 5 Best Ones To Buy. If I wanted to add another butter, how do I figure it out then? Very handy to have taped inside of the cabinet door for quick reference. If the chart says 10 drops of essential oil should I put 10 drops of each or is 10 the total amount for all the essential oils combined? But it really all boils down to whatever your preference is, and as long as you know the essential oil is safely diluted, it doesn’t really matter how you mix it up , This is so helpful! Yes, here we’re referring to Fractionated Coconut Oil. Lavender is usually a great option for most bug bites . You might try a 1-2% dilution (9-18 drops) for regular, daily use. You could also make your blend first, keep track of the amount of all the oils you have included, then add enough carrier oil to get the end dilution you are looking for. Here is a Carrier Oil Chart to help you better pick a carrier that will work best for you: https://www.planttherapy.com/pdfs/carrier_oil_chart.pdf. I re-read this post a few times just to give myself a refresher. We would recommend a lower dilution for the scalp and also for situations where you’re going to be using an oil for an extended period of time. You would want to apply a carrier oil to the area of concern. I’m happy plant therapy cares about its customer base so much! I found it incredibly helpful and had no idea I’d been using oils wrong the whole time. I am looking for a company that will help my practice grow as well as being ethical and willing to train accordingly. Thank you for sharing this information. As long as you stay within those guidelines, your chest rub will be perfectly safe to use for your children . Thanks for this. I’m so glad you told me this, thank you!!! I’m so happy that PT promotes safe dilution rate. Would six drops be the total for all the oils or 6 of each oil I want to mix? Thanks for the info. Hi Jan, we have a comprehensive dilution chart that you can use for larger calculations like that. This is confusing to me. Hope this helps! Helpful Info but I would also like to see safety guidelines for diffusing. If you are unable to add more carrier oil, round down to get a whole number for you essential oil drops. For children ages 3-24 months, we recommend a general dilution of 0.25%-0.5%. We are so glad you are enjoying the information we love to share with customers . The second way you can dilute essential oils for skin is with other cosmetic products. Quick question – so basis above, for a 3 month old, is it 3-9 drops in a 10ml bottle for spot usage? As long as you follow the dilution guidelines for each oil that’s found on the label, you can safely use essential oils topically. Thank you PT! Thank you so much for this blog post! There are instances when experienced aromatherapy practitioners make exceptions to this precaution. Great information as always! To safely use essential oils on your skin, combine them with one of these. Once you're sure an essential oil is safe for use, consider the following guidelines for dilution: Dilution guidelines: 1% dilution 1% = approx. Please keep in mind that “drops” are not an exact measurement since the drops depend on the size of the orifice reducer and the viscosity of the oil. Thanks for all the great information. So my question is, is dilution for the face the same as dilution for the undereye area? I want to make a massage oil/ muscle relaxant for my husband and 13 year old son, would you recommend combination of EOs which are effective to dilute in carrier oil? This rate is recommended for children over the age of 2, facial applications, long term use, daily use, and accessing the subtle energetic effects of the oil. If you add another carrier, include that into your equation. It might be an extra step, but measuring everything out in a bottle first is the safest way to go! Love this! I have a few bottles of argan oil at home. (Trying to be digitally organized to save paper. How many drops should i add? Using 17 drops of EO to one ounce of carrier will make about a 2% dilution, which is safe to use topically for hair restoration . I am wondering if you could please do a post and share for us which E.O to use on specific bug bites; mosquito, wasp, yellow jacket, etc. You don't need to be afraid or avoid essential oils and I'm certainly not trying to scare anyone out of enjoying all the benefits that aromatherapy offers. If you’d feel more comfortable, you can drop that number down to 72 for a 2% dilution (the same dilution rate we use for a similar slimming wrap). Thanm you! Not only can some essential oils irritate the skin, but you will increase your risk for sensitization. This rate is recommended for children, bath and whole body products, and is great for regular daily use of an oil. 30ml or 1 fl. Safety and essential oil dilution are inextricably connected to one another. You can always err on the side of caution by using a larger bottle. This chart will help a lot. Ada, if you are making a blend of essential oils, the entire blend should have a dilution percentage around 2 or 3%, ideally (but of course this depends on what you designing your blend for). I will print this for easy access in case I forgot again lol! I’m pretty new to essential oils and I wanted to make a chest rub for my kids. When working with small quantities of essential oils for your own personal use, the easiest way to measure is by the drop. Thank you! If you want to make something like a bath salt, I would say to mix the carrier oil and essential oil in a container first, since it’ll have to hold salt as well. Like if I had an 8oz of oil and the essential oil was 2% of the 8oz how would I know how many drops that is? Macadamia oil is one of many carrier oils that work for essential oil blends. You’re welcome, Jillian! Essential oils require dilution for topical usage. Am I wrong on this? i’d buy those in a second! I will definitely pass that idea along to the marketing team , Very good information. For the scalp, I would go with a 1% dilution which would be 9 drops of essential oil in 1oz of carrier. Your Source for Extensive Essential Oil & Aromatherapy Information, Home Page
Btw i’m making this serum for my face. Thank you! I feel more comfortable in making blends as a result of having a chart like this. What about if I add variety of essential oils to carrier oils, can it be stored for months? Toni, you may have to try some experimenting to find out what combination of oils you like best! Another thing for this blog is that 1% dilution is also for the immuno compromised, and this is the one I try to use most times. In order to be used safely, they should be diluted in another safe substance, like water, a skin care oil or an unscented lotion or liquid soap. Thanks so much for such a detailed blog. Thanks so much for the Info. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Thanks for the tips. This post is wonderful. That is a fantastic idea, Tina! Copyright © 2021 Plant Therapy Essential Oils. Follow a recipe or your intuition to make a rollerball blend so that you have your favorite combination on hand. For full-body applications, a 1% dilution should be used. Once you've diluted it and done a patch test, you can safely rub it onto your skin. That way you can be sure there are no extra components getting into your blend , Thanks for quick answer for my question! Unfortunately the MLM companies are constantly telling people to use most of their oils “Neat”. I’ve heard that straight oils should not be stored in plastic. You can either reduce the number of drops or increase the amount of Fractionated Coconut Oil to achieve a 2-3% dilution. Thank you! Consider this blog bookmarked!!!! I very much apreciate you because this is not just an e-commerce store, it’s a “classroom” where anybody can learn about this amazing domain of pure essentials. I have this link saved as it makes it nice and easy to figure out how many drops of oil in a carrier I need when making a roller bottle (or something else) for either myself or my children. Hello, I’m fairly new to this and am so anxious to begin coming up with my own blends instead of always having to look up recipes on the site. Thank you for your kind comment . Hi Melissa! Basically, essential oils for skin contain powerful natural ingredients that are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic. It’s important to dilute essential oils with a carrier oil because essential oils are extremely potent and can irritate your skin or cause an allergic reaction. If you are unable to add more carrier oil, round down to get a whole number for you essential oil drops. I am trying to make roller ball with Tea Tree for my daughter’s acne and this made it simple to figure out the right dilution. This process will help "carry" the oils into the skin for better absorption, spread further and protect the skin from irritation. The rationale behind that was that blending does not honor the plant and its’ intrinsic nature, as well as the possible chemical changes that can occur with blending. Such needed information. This blog decreased my apprehension. I’ve been using it as a carrier for creepy skin serum. And you are correct, not all essential oils are equal. There is no dilution there…. We’re so excited for you to receive your first order from us! For something like a 10% or 12% dilution, you should absolutely advise to not use more than 2-3 days at a time or dilute it further so it is closer to 2-5%. Maybe transfer your mixture to a larger bottle and fill it with more carrier? Is the same true for diluted oils? Thank you for the charts! Tia! This blog is really helpful. Copyright (c) 1997-2021 by AromaWeb, LLC. The higher the %age of the dilution the more oils is in it making it better for short term use. the only thing that would be even more helpful is to have an explicit chart for number of drops and dilution rates to different size roller bottles. Can’t wait fot the oils to arrive in Romania. Right? This blog will indeed going to be my guide. I copied this information down on my notebook just now. Hi Ebony, when it comes to something like this, we actually recommend a 2-3% dilution, maybe up to a 5% dilution, keeping in mind the individual dilution rates for the oils you’re using. If I wanted peppermint and rosemary, would I add three drops of each to that 4 tsp. They can be an amazing blessing within a holistic lifestyle. Thank you! It’s something that we take very seriously at Plant Therapy and is such an important part of using essential oils. As for your recipe, six drops is a less than 1% dilution, which is quite conservative. Is Rose-hip oil an essential oil? I have been a part of the aromatherapy community for over 20 years. this is awesome! Often, a 3% dilution works great, but you’ll need to make sure the oil you are using can safely be diluted that high. ), Thanks for the post! Exactly how much can vary. Thank you thank you for the dilution charts! When I mistakenly get straight up oil on myself (hand, fingers, etc) is it best to rub the area with a carrier oil? It’s super helpful. Please note that we always urge safe, conservative use of essential oils so that you can continue to reap the benefits of these wonderful tools without creating additional problems. A small dilution of essential oils shouldn’t add enough volume to cause the mixture not to fit. I just copied this on my organizer. I had done quite a bit of reading and research but I was never aware of sensitization and that is so beyond important! For a 0.50% dilution, because you cannot measure half of one drop, increase the amount of carrier oil used. Thank you for all of this wonderful information. So many other oil companies don’t, they just care about sale. I love rollerball application and knowing exactly how much to use based on which oil is very helpful. From there, you can use this guide (and our dilution chart) to help you make your recipe. is this safe? The oil will only be designed for use during the period/for menstrual cramps (temporary pain). For first time use of an essential oil, a safe practice is to place a drop of diluted essential oil to a small area of skin, such as the inside elbow. A carrier is simply a solution that “carries” the essential oil to the skin safely. Sorry i didn’t get it . Thank you for this article! But, just out of interest, should I make all the tools and containers (using during dilute processing) supposed to sterilised ? See the chart below dilution guidelines. Hi Karen, those three oils have incredibly low dilution rates and should be used with caution. I’ve done this before and it seemed to help but what would be the best carrier to use in this situation? Only once significant essential oil knowledge is gained should you ever attempt to apply any undiluted essential oil on the skin. I have been trying to get more and more into the EO world and your site is super helpful. Thank you for sharing with friends and family! More severe cases of sensitization can potentially lead to respiratory issues or apparently even anaphylactic shock. ounce (30 ml) of cold pressed carrier oil, lotion, vegetable butter or other natural lipid/moisturizer. And if you already have Argan oil, it’s worth using what you have. Children have thin, porous skin that readily absorbs anything topically applied. Lotions, creams, butters, shampoos, conditioners, castile soap, and aloe jellies are fantastic choices to dilute your oils, and many of these products may include natural preservatives, which may suit your needs. When you don’t properly dilute these potent oils, you’re also at risk of developing systemic toxicity such as hepatotoxicity and neurotoxicity . So many people use essential oils in an unsafe manner and it baffles me. Thanks. Pure essential oils come with a high risk of a serious allergic reaction. I am here to help. You can always check out our Carrier Oil Chart as a quick reference guide. I thought the discussion on dilution rates and when to use them was particularly useful. Should I be doing this??? Reply HELP for help. TOPICAL. 105 drops in 4 oz of carrier is about a 3% dilution, which is safe for short term use on smaller areas. There are a limitless number of diffusers on the market these days, so you need to be sure to check the directions that accompany the brand and model that you have. Now I know that I would use 6 drops total for the 10ml bottle. These dilution charts are so handy. We do always recommend starting on the low end of dilution recommendations and then working your way up as needed. Thankyou Planet Therapy. This was extremely helpful! If those rogues get into the mix, I would simply adjust my portions. Often times, there might not be skin irritation right away, but using higher dilutions increases the risk of sensitization down the road. Hi Savannah, we don’t recommend mixing essential oils in a carrier oil in your palm as it has the potential for getting undiluted oils directly on your skin. You have made it so much easier! I am very new to essential oils as I just placed my order today and I can’t wait for them to arrive and being able to start using them. So you would add the 3 drops, then fill the rest of that roller with your preferred carrier oil – Ask Nurse Mary, How to Dilute Essential Oils with Coconut Oil in 4 Simple Steps - The Public Goods Blog, https://www.planttherapy.com/dilution-chart-magnet-6995, 10 Natural Skin Care Tips | Free of colors & preservatives, https://tisserandinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/EO-dilution-chart.pdf, https://blog.planttherapy.com/blog/2018/12/15/focus-on-carrier-oils/, https://www.planttherapy.com/pdfs/carrier_oil_chart.pdf, https://www.planttherapy.com/blog/2013/12/04/essential-oil-dilution-chart/. You can try equal parts or adjust based on your skincare needs. If you know the best essential oil and carrier oil that can be used for that, pls, do let me know, pls…. Argan oil is another great option because it’s very nourishing to the skin and is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Friends and family ask about oils and I love sharing safe information to help get them started. Thanks for having this posted. Today, almost two decades later, if I come in contact with lavender in any form, I will immediately start a new round of contact dermatitis that can take months to heal." Using essential oils on the skin without diluting them is referred to as applying them "neat.". Please keep in mind that “drops” are not an exact measurement since the drops depend on the size of the orifice reducer and the viscosity of the oil. Dilution ratios vary depending on the essential oil being used, as well as the area of application, the age of the person using the essential oil, and if the person has sensitive skin or medical conditions. When using essential oils to improve skin health, use a 1% dilution. This reduction in volatility means that more of the essential oil’s therapeutic properties are able to absorb into your skin, it can be spread over a larger area, and you will use less essential oil overall. Very comprehensive. Thank you for posting this! 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