It is also due to skin senstivities. Right? I’ve done this before and it seemed to help but what would be the best carrier to use in this situation? Thank you so much for this blog post! I see so many people with affiliations to mlms providing and recommending unsafe dilutions and practises. Oregano is a great choice to help with that, but it absolutely must be diluted. On average, based on my testing with different orifice reducers, pipettes, droppers and oils of varying thicknesses, 600 drops of essential oil equals even though the math is simple I tend to make simple mistakes lol! Rebecca, we are so excited for you to start your oily journey with us! After several months if there is no issue, I’d want to try 13 drops of the same oil mixture in one tbsp of grapeseed oil. And you are correct, not all essential oils are equal. It’s super helpful. The Plant Therapy website uses cookies for a variety of reasons. To dilute them, add your favorite carrier oil. These dilutions are fine to use with children under the age of 10 for spot treatment or acute situations. Keeping safe use of essential oils in mind, always use the lowest dilution possible that gives you effective results. For these purposes, it is used to dilute your essential oils so that they are not too strong or irritating, and coconut oil also provides some added benefits of its own. What great information, I’m saving these charts to my smartphone for quick reference . Diluting essential oils decreases the chance of … Macadamia oil is one of many carrier oils that work for essential oil blends. This was so informative, especially since i have a 2 year old. Thanks, love this site! Dilute your essential oils adequately prior to use on the skin and use extreme caution with oils that are more likely to cause irritation and sensitization. Thank you! 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. And I know she is right. Apply 3 drops of essential oil per 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Hi Thank you for posting this and explaining when each dilution rate is important! That is not a good idea & I am very thankful that you have this explained so well. Since essential oils are concentrated, a little can go a long way. Are they referring to avoiding skin contact WITHOUT a carrier? Since oil and water doesn’t mix, you would base the dilution off of just the carrier oil because of this. Thanks saying this sight to my fav lol. Since perfumes get applied topically, you’ll still want to stick to the recommended dilution rates. oz (30ml) of carrier oil. Should I be doing this??? It's really not worth the risk. How many drops of each should I use, and where is the best place to apply it? If you were to use 36 drops of each oil, you’d end up with a 3% dilution. My largest concern here would be the Lemon, as that’s a phototoxic oil and shouldn’t be diluted to higher than 2% for some serious safety concerns. 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. 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. For the scalp, I would go with a 1% dilution which would be 9 drops of essential oil in 1oz of carrier. I have been seeing online that for pain, you can dilute from 5-15% or 5-20%. 30ml or 1 fl. ), Thanks for the post! Very handy to have taped inside of the cabinet door for quick reference. Here’s a DIY that combines a few of those oil for this issue. Sometimes I see blends that say use equal parts and sometimes they’re all different amounts. Unfortunately the MLM companies are constantly telling people to use most of their oils “Neat”. As such, measuring by the drop is not the most accurate method of measuring essential or carrier oils, but it is generally okay for creating small topical blends and recipes for your own, personal use. By subscribing to Plant Therapy, you consent to receive autodialed messages to the number used at opt-in. By Allison Young. I understand that 1% to 2% is a good amount for daily use, but wondering if it is safe to use the oils two or more times a day and if the percentage needs to adjusted. 3-9 drops for 10ml bottle for a 3 month old. Looking for more information on essential oil dilution? I am doing a home made insect repellent. Btw i’m making this serum for my face. And if you already have Argan oil, it’s worth using what you have. Is that what the empty, amber bottles you can purchase used for? Like, for years now. The same type of calculation described above can be used as the basis for working with oils that have different dermal usage maximums. Neat use of essential oils can lead to this. This blog is really helpful. Exactly how much can vary. You can combine your essential oils with store-bought lotion, shampoo, creams, toners, or face masks. So, when referring to using undiluted, we are referring to topical use, not about use for inhalers, or diffusion. Hey there! I found it incredibly helpful and had no idea I’d been using oils wrong the whole time. Diluting not only saves your skin, but your bank account will appreciate it, too. Is that a safe dilution? I bought tiny bottles to mix my blends before adding to carrier oils. We are are a brand new retail store opening in Oklahoma. And a 3% solution would be .03 X 200 which equals 6 drops, not 9. You’re welcome Jen! Next, add the drops of essential oil. Thank you for taking the guess work out of dilution. Many individuals have become accustomed to heavily scented commercial fragrances, lotions, cosmetics, soaps and room fresheners fragranced primarily with synthetics. Statements contained on AromaWeb have not been evaluated by the FDA. I love these charts! I’ve been using oils for a year and a half but just recently going beyond diffusing.This entire blog might be worth printing out, it’s excellent and I need to read it frequently to get it in my head for keeps! recommendations. I love learning more about how oils used correctly are a great addition to any wellness routine. It sure helps me to make diluted essential oil properly! For example, 1.5 drops would become 1 drop. Yes, Yes and more Yes! Or, you could make a larger batch and do an ounce of carrier or lotion with a total of 27 drops. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Second. This information was incredibly helpful! – 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 might try a 1-2% dilution (9-18 drops) for regular, daily use. 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. For facial applications such as masks or oils, a 1% or less dilution is recommended. Thank you! or 3 drops total – splitting the 3 drops between the two essential oils..? Hope that helps! Excellent information! How to Dilute Essential Oils with Coconut Oil: Typical in skin and hair care, 1% dilution is ideal for diluting fractionated coconut oil. Thanks so much for such a detailed blog. Being relatively new to essential oils this infirmation was very valuable, thank you. When using essential oils we always recommend you consult with your doctor. ounce - on average. I love PT’s commitment to safety and education. Very informative!! Is Rose-hip oil an essential 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. When working with small quantities of essential oils for your own personal use, the easiest way to measure is by the drop. Check out these in-depth educational pieces from the Tisserand Institute. If that makes sense. 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. If you would like a higher overall percentage, you could go up to 3%, which would be 9 total drops, making the amount of each EO you use a bit higher. Since 1/4 cup equals 4 tablespoons, add that to the 2 tablespoons of Almond Oil for a total of 6 tablespoons. Thank you so much for this & I am gonna print this out because I have see so many others using another brand of essential oils & putting them on your skin & the skin of kids without diluting them!!! Learn how your comment data is processed. Thank you Plant Therapy for all that you do. . Thanks for such a comprehensive article! Thanks for this information! I will definitely pass that idea along to the marketing team , Very good information. Dichhya, yes you absolutely can use Lavender and Tea Tree on the body! Will be printing and adding to my EO education binder. Here’s the shelf life chart for our carrier oils and essential oil singles! As long as you stay within those guidelines, your chest rub will be perfectly safe to use for your children . Thanks for my dilution chart that I keep on my fridge. However, I have used oils in low amounts (.5-1% dilution) in my shampoo bottles, and they have been fine. A good rule of thumb is to use one drop of essential oil per teaspoon of carrier oil for a 1% dilution. One ounce of carrier oil will still fit in a one-ounce bottle, even when you add essential oils to it. It’s a great reference especially for those of us that are still new to EOs. I ordered the dilution rate magnet and will also be printing one out to keep handy. Do you recommend specific carrier oils for specific essential oils or will any carrier oil do? Using an essential oil directly out of the bottle, without diluting it first, can quickly become a one-way ticket to sensitized, irritated skin, or worse. Children have thin, porous skin that readily absorbs anything topically applied. very helpful post because i always dilute for the kidsafe and will dilute the essential oil with correctly. The only other thing you have to keep in mind is any specific dilution requirements for certain oils (like Cinnamon). This may be a silly question, or please direct me to the location of this information: what does one use for the dilution? It’s super helpful. I have lavender and tree tea essential oils, how can i make 3 percent dilution?? 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. This blog is CHOCK FULL of great info! Children have thin, porous skin that readily absorbs anything topically applied. Thank you for sharing with friends and family! Does the number of times you apply the diluted oil in a day change the safety ratio recommended? This dilution chart has been so helpful! Follow a recipe or your intuition to make a rollerball blend so that you have your favorite combination on hand. On the other hand, some people prefer to mix them in a separate container before applying to their skin. If those rogues get into the mix, I would simply adjust my portions. I’m so happy that PT promotes safe dilution rate. Welcome! Does waxes and butters count as carriers also when calculating dilution rates? Proper dilution is always recommended. You can always combine with other oils that are helpful for this issue like Citronella and Tea Tree. what woulld be the good ratio for this. I wonder if PT can one day create an online dilution calculator for all sorts of purpose? Dilution Rate Chart for Essential Oils in Carrier Oil. I haven’t purchased any of your oils yet, but your safety standards are making me want to! Belinda, 10 drops would mean a total amount. According to the info in this article, facial applications should be diluted at 1%. No more guess work. Hours: Monday-Saturday - 6:00am to 10:00pm MT US. Thank you for the useful information and for helping people stay safe!! The charts are fantastic! Essential oils require dilution for topical usage. This is a great question! Sarah, you may find this chart more helpful: https://www.planttherapy.com/blog/2013/12/04/essential-oil-dilution-chart/ I apologize since I am new to using essential oils so this may seem like a silly question, but is there a similar chart or information on how many drops of essential oil to use when you are using a diffuser? If I wanted peppermint and rosemary, would I add three drops of each to that 4 tsp. I am fairly new to EO’s I have been trying to make roller blends with 10mls and 2mls rollers. I love the chart graphics, too! If your skin is very sensitive, you may want to maintain this ratio for use on your body. Great information as always! I’m fairly new to all of this! 27 drops in an ounce would be 3% dilution, which is fine for short term or localized use. this is great information, especially for those starting out with EO’s. (Trying to be digitally organized to save paper. This really helped me in deciding what and how much to use with my 3yr old. Also when it has the total drops to use per a ounce do I divide that amount since I will be using multiple oils? So grateful for this information. By accessing or using the Plant Therapy website you agree to the use of cookies. If you ever need any assistance with us, you can always contact Customer Service . If you add another carrier, include that into your equation. Thank you! haha. This Dilution Chart is a must have if you are using EOs topically. This is the same question someone else asked but they didn’t get a response… is the dilution guide for each essential oil added or for the total drops of essential oil added regardless of variety? Great question Kat! 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. As a hair restoration topical, I’ve been given a recommendation of an EO mix totaling 17 drops. Can I put a few drops of oils in my shampoo and leave it in the shampoo bottle? How to properly dilute essential oils for use in body care. If I wanted to add another butter, how do I figure it out then? We’re always here to help, so contact us directly at [email protected] or [email protected]. its for a DIY Skinny wrap. Great information about dilution. I recently ordered the PT Coconut Oil and was wondering if we are putting a little bit of carrier oil on our hand (and not measuring and putting it into bottles yet), how do you decide how many drops of oil to use? You can always err on the side of caution by using a larger bottle. Love the help continuing to educate myself about essential oils. For children or elderly, use only a 1% dilution. Never Put Undiluted Essential Oils On Your Skin.Not even lavender or tea tree. In a 10 mL roll on bottle, you would only need 3 drops *total*. Thank you for this guide i have been wondering how to safely dilute! Tia! Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Service team if you ever need assistance with the dilution process. Featured Listing: Occasionally, I hear from or hear about those that have used undiluted essential oils and have developed permanent sensitization, even by only using a single drop of lavender essential oil per use. Message and data rates may apply. I have been trying to get more and more into the EO world and your site is super helpful. Years ago I read the books saying that lavender oil could be used neat (undiluted). This has been so helpful! Or in general? Thank you for the charts! Possible reactions include skin irritation, headache, nausea, respiratory complaints, or dizziness. Thanks for this detailed information which is useful for beginner like me. Before OT I had been using essential oils for many years and sometimes not safely. Thank you. Thanks for the info. I heard they needed to be diluted with carriers but they may likely be at least 5-10 percent … that probably shouldn’t be. They can be an amazing blessing within a holistic lifestyle. 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. In order to dilute essential oils for the skin, you need a carrier. Great information…not only for newbies but as a reminder for all. Found a solution! I added 12 drops of Plant therapy anti age blended essential oil in 10ml of Jamaican Castor oil, and I’ve been using it for like a month now. Thank you for sharing this information! If the EOs get into your eyes it can be incredibly painful and may lead to short or long term damage. Thank you in advance. I’m so happy to see this information here, plainly written for all to see! That’s one of the best parts about aromatherapy – as long as you stay safe by adhering to the dilution guidelines, the actual recipe you make can be totally up to you! As for your recipe, six drops is a less than 1% dilution, which is quite conservative. Do not use undiluted essential oils on your skin. [2] Next up, learn how to use some of the best essential oils for skin in your everyday life. You can always check out our Carrier Oil Chart as a quick reference guide. This was extremely helpful! I like that both kid an adult information is all in one place! Not all essential oils are equal correct? A dilution like that would be OK for short-term, acute use for a specific issue, but not daily. Thanks for this blog post. If you are unable to add more carrier oil, round down to get a whole number for you essential oil drops. Great article! Message frequency will vary. You can find a full list of our pregnancy and nursing safe oils here. “One, to avoid skin reactions: irritation, sensitization, and phototoxicity. You’re welcome Jayne! I especially appreciate the chart and clear explanations of teapoons, tablespoons, and oz per number of drops. Hi Renee, for a 1% dilution in 100 mL of liquid soap, you’d use 30 drops of essential oils. Or you can check out this Sore Muscle Master Blend DIY. I like to mix about 5 different essential oils together with a carrier oil. Are dilution percentages for each single oil you use, or would you make your blend first and then determine the dilution percentage for the whole blend? Hi! 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. Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil before applying directly to skin. is this safe? Thank you PT! If the dermal maximum for an esssential oil is below 2%, it is important that you do not exceed the dermal maximum. Thank you PT for always keeping safety a top priority! Plant Therapy aligns its dilution rate to the Tisserand Institute’s recommendations. Wonderful information! General topical application – If you’re using essential oil for body massage or creating a DIY lotion, dilute at a 2-3% ratio. I used to always have a rogue drop or 2 messing up with my dilution rate when making blends. Using essential oils on the skin without diluting them is referred to as applying them "neat.". Applying essential oils directly to your skin without proper dilution increases the risk of adverse reactions significantly. Hi Karen, those three oils have incredibly low dilution rates and should be used with caution. Technically, this method of measurement is not entirely precise — 2% essential oil should be added to only 98/100th of an ounce of carrier, but adding it to a full ounce makes this so much easier for most individuals to measure. Thank you for this post! I saved them both to my Pinterest. Thank you for the great information. A small container? How to Dilute Essential Oils for Skin Care We do not recommend essential oils be used topically on premature infants, but you can use essential oils sparingly with full-term infants. This entails using small drops of an oil. If you feel more comfortable with only using premade recipes, reach out to our aromatherapists at [email protected] and I’m sure they can help you out . Marge Clark shares her experience with sensitization in her book Essential Oils and Aromatics. Kiana, Thank you! Hi thank you for the info, it really helps. Thanks for always going the extra step to help your customers make the most out of every purchase! This blog will indeed going to be my guide. It’s very useful information and something that is referenced often in the world of Oils You are correct with your spot treatment dilution. You can find a more detailed dilution chart here that should be more helpful. Due to their high concentration, essential oils need to be properly diluted with water, body butter, carrier oils, or hydrosols before applying to the skin. A small dilution of essential oils shouldn’t add enough volume to cause the mixture not to fit. Copyright (c) 1997-2021 by AromaWeb, LLC. Diluting with a carrier oil before applying to your skin prevents the essential oil from evaporating as fast as it would if not used with a carrier oil. While I’m awaiting a response, here’s my second question. Great information!! Or should I just pour it out and do the 2% ratio rate. To answer every essential oil-related FAQ, we enlisted the help of Charlynn Avery, aromatherapist and educator at Aura Cacia, to help us craft the ultimate essential oil guide. 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. Thank you Kiana. Thank you for making safety a priority! Thanks for great informations though. The following chart is a guide you can use to help you dilute your essential oils into your favorite carrier oil. I have just been guessing at the dilution ratios, but I’m going to print this info so I can have it handy whenever I’m diluting them. You can read our cookie policy here. I am very impressed with all the information in this page alone! Thanks again PT! Now I don’t have to guess at dilution rates. Once you develop sensitization to an essential oil, you are likely to remain permanently sensitized to that essential oil, even if you begin to adequately dilute it. So helpful when making products. This is a very helpful post. I’ve really learnt a lot from the questions you answered too. thanks. But I have a question. Can I just say how much I appreciate the clear details Plant Therapy provides, the helpful feedback to Qs posted here, and that I love the user-friendly charts you provide? We do not recommend essential oils be used topically on premature infants, but the dil… Pure essential oils come with a high risk of a serious allergic reaction. Thanks. I’m new to the EO world, and this is so helpful! Please I’m new to Essential oils and carrier oils usage soI like to know how long a diluted essential oil can last. But it’s very useful for beginners so I can’t complain. I have lavender and tree tea essential oils , how can i make 3 percent dilution?? Hi Janet! I hope this helps! 6-18 drops of essential oil + 1 ounce of water = 1-3% dilution 2. And Grapeseed and Jojoba would make a great combination. 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