Guide to diluting essential oils: dilution charts for all ages (2023)

We love our essential oils. Because? Because they smell amazing, are highly medicinal, and work wonders to promote health and wellness. The fact is, these beautiful gifts of nature work so well because they are highly volatile, concentrated oils derived from plants, trees, flowers and fruits.

Just as we take responsibility for the environment, we must also use our essential oils carefully. use thatEssential Oil Dilution Guideto help you understand essential oil dilution rates and gain confidence when using your oils at home.

In the words of Lea Harris:Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, “There's hardly a time when you don't want to dilute the potency of an essential oil before applying it to your skin.”

Why is it important to dilute oils?

All essential oils have the potential to improve health and well-being, either through diffusion or topical application (you can eat them too), but each essential oil and the plants, trees, flowers, and fruits that provide it are different. Some essential oils have stronger properties than others and affect us in different ways, and some may be milder than others.All oils must be diluted with a carrier oil when applied topically to the skin..

lavender essential oil, for example, is one of the most versatile essential oils for promoting health and wellness and is considered one of the gentlest essential oils; It is still recommended to dilute it to stay safe.lemon essential oilContains compounds which, if used undiluted, may cause skin irritation. It is highly recommended that certain precautions be taken when using it: I almost never apply it to the skin, even with a carrier oil. However, lavender is my best friend of all essential oils and I always dilute it with coconut oil before applying it to my skin.

Essential oil dilution for children.

Children respond well to essential oils and love them. They are great for relaxing a moody child; whilecolds and fluas attention and prevention; hair andskin careis much more. But the use of essential oils in children requires special care andDilution is always necessary.

“Most cases of essential oil poisoning involve accidents involving young children, usually between the ages of 1 and 3 years. Approximately 75% of cases in the US involve children under the age of 6,” quoted inwww.thehippyhomemaker.com

All essential oils should be kept out of the reach of children. Certain oils are toxic.KinderYou should never ingest essential oils. Young Living experts recommend never using essential oils on children under the age of 2 (infants).

Shirley Price is an aromatherapist and author of "Aromatherapy for babies and children." NOEssential Oils Quick Guide, written by Connie and Alan Higley, Shirley Price recommends 20 essential oils that are safe for children, including:

• Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melaleuca Tea Tree, Orange, Otto Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Thyme, Ylang, Ylang
• A dilution rate of0.5% is recommended for babies from 6 to 24 months. Consult a certified aromatherapist or medical professional before using essential oils on children. Be careful with "hot" oils like oregano, clove, or cinnamon. Hot oils should not be used on children under the age of 10.
• 1% dilution rate for children 2-10 years, seniors, people with sensitive skin or facial treatments. Stay on the conservative side, start small and monitor your skin's tolerance.

Hallorecommends diluting 1-2 drops of pure essential oil with ½-1 teaspoon of blended oil, and recommends always using a shower gel base as a "dispersant" for oils.

"If an oil is swallowed, give the child an oil-soluble liquid such as milk, cream, or half and half. Then call your local poison control center or see an ambulance" - Higley

blending agent for essential oils

When it comes to mixed media orcarriers acceptedThere's a lot to choose from. Here we take a picture of the options.

NO "Complete Book of Essential Oils and AromatherapyAs author Valerie Ann Worwood explains, “Essential oils have so much greater potential the more ways there are to use them. And one of the easiest ways to dilute essential oils is with a carrier oil.”

Worwood explains that it's important to use high-quality vegetable oils (oils of plant origin such as walnut, bone, shellfish or flower oil), meaning "pure, organic and natural". When it comes to buying a quality vegetable oil to use as aoil trackwith its essential oils, he explains, it matterslook for the good things. Carrier oils should not be diluted with mineral oils or with other non-vegetable oils such as fish or animal fats. Less is more. A good carrier oil should be free of synthetic petroleum derivatives and flavors.

Explanation of some carrier oils

There are many delicious carrier oils to choose from. They help your essential oils last longer while covering more groundmassages, or when used as creams, hair or bath products.

• Almond oil:Almond oil is an excellent option. It softens, moisturizes and nourishes the skin and can be used on all skin types on the face and body, including sensitive, inflamed and infected skin. It can be used for a variety of purposes including relieving dry, itchy and inflamed skin. It also contains vitamins E and K, omega-9 and omega-6 fatty acids.
• Coconut beer:Coconut oil is described as a nourishing and protective oil that softens and soothes the skin. It is excellent for dry and dehydrated skin and helps to soothe irritation and itching, reverse damage, leave it soft and supple and is excellent for hair care. Recipes for using coconut oil with essential oils include body oils, balms, and ointments. I've also made coconut oil hair masks. Because it hardens as it cools, it's also great for winter lip balm recipes. During the summer, I made coconut oil sprays to prevent and soothe sunburn. See the recipes below.
• hemp oil:Hemp seed oil has toning, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is ideal for use in recipes for mature skin, combination skin, dryness and itching. It contains the fatty acids omega 3, 6 and 9. Hemp seed oil is a great carrier oil for body and face oils, ointments, gels and hair care.
• Grapeseed Oil:Grape seed oil repairs, softens and restructures. It can be used on all skin types, including those prone to pimples. Use with your essential oils in massage recipes, dehydration and to moisturize and soften the skin. Contains vitamin E, omega 6 and 9 fatty acids.

Other oils you can use are: argan oil, hazelnut oil, jojoba oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, avocado oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter.

Guide to the 12 best carrier oils.

Table of dilution rates for essential oils in carrier oil

The table below is a guide you can use to help.dilute your essential oils in your favorite carrier oil. Since essential oils are concentrated, a small amount is enough. With this table you can create your own recipes based on your taste and intensity preferences. The usual recommendation is to dilute to 2%-3% for normal healthy adults. 5% is recommended for short-term use only under the guidance of a certified aromatherapist.

Fuente:https://www.rockymountainoils.com/dlution-rate/

Dilution rate chart for essential oils in the diffuser

Wondering how many drops of essential oil to put in your skin?diffuser? Diluting essential oils properly in a diffuser is not a one-size-fits-all solution. To comply with safety measures, you must first know the size of your diffuser's water tank. Most essential oil diffusers are between 100ml and 500ml in size. The 100ml size is fairly common for smaller boot drives and devices, and if you have a larger drive you probably know that.

Here's a simple chart of how many drops of essential oils to use in your diffuser:

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The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating your own essential oil recipes. now that you have yoursBeginner's guide to diluting essential oilsFor starters, you can have fun using your favorite oils in a safe way, which will help you save money and create your own essential oil recipe box.

I'd love to hear your favorite recipes and how these dilution ratios work for you. Join our conversation atFacebookor leave your comments under this guide.

Fuentes

• Tisserand Institute: Safety and Dilution
• Mountain Rose Herbs: Guide to Dilutions and Transformations
• Rocky Mountain Oils: Dilution Chart