Thank you so much for this information! 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%. The charts are especially helpful! This post is wonderful. More severe cases of sensitization can potentially lead to respiratory issues or apparently even anaphylactic shock. Only once significant essential oil knowledge is gained should you ever attempt to apply any undiluted essential oil on the skin. 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). Nicole that is an excellent idea! Essential Oils That May Cause Dermal Irritation and Skin Sensitization, Safely Diluted Essential Oil Blends May Smell Weak At First, Over 130 Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Guides & Articles. Dilution with a carrier oil does not dilute the effect of the essential oil. Very comprehensive. Learn Why It's Smart to Shop With AromaWeb's Advertisers! Measuring by weight is recommended for more precise blending and accuracy. For children ages 2-6 years, we recommend a general dilution of 1%-2%. Wonderful information! Example: for a 0.5% dilution I would add 3 drops to 4 tsp. Hi Richelle, if you’re looking to make a facial serum, we recommend a 1% dilution for your essential oils. Tia! There are some specific situations where using oils neat may be appropriate, however, err on the side of caution. Great information…not only for newbies but as a reminder for all. When using essential oils to improve skin health, use a 1% dilution. Thank you for this guide i have been wondering how to safely dilute! Would I base the dilution off of the amount of carrier oil used within the recipe, or how much the recipe makes all together? Saved and keeping on hand. 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. It happened to me, and now I am more careful. Oregano is a great choice to help with that, but it absolutely must be diluted. When it comes to essential oils, the saying “I’d rather be safe than sorry” should be taken seriously. Thank you for the detailed explanation on how to properly dilute EO’s. I’ve done this before and it seemed to help but what would be the best carrier to use in this situation? Thank you for such a good load of info! Many of our KidSafe blends have dilution recommendations that range from 2-5%. Once you decide on your oils, please reach out to our team of aromatherapists at [email protected] to help you with the number of drops you’ll use. 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? Helpful Info but I would also like to see safety guidelines for diffusing. Thanks. Simply put, we dilute essential oils before applying to the skin to minimize adverse reactions and systemic toxicity. Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Service team if you ever need assistance with the dilution process. The charts are fantastic! 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. One thing I cannot figure out is if I have a recipe to mix 1 oz of oil total, how this recipe will fit into 1 oz bottle, for instance for Immune support: Grapeseed – 2 tablespoons, 2 drops Lavendar EO, 2 drops of Niaouli EO and 2 drops of Rosemary EO. Why You Should Dilute Your Essential Oils. Pris, I’d hate to recommend throwing anything out! The Plant Therapy website uses cookies for a variety of reasons. 2. Treat essential oils with the same care that you treat medicines. It comes in handy . Thanks. 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!!! First, I’d like to make a 10ml roller bottle blend for my son who has ADHD, so he needs serious redirection in school along with other stuff related to the disorder. There are many recipes out there, so it is good to have a definitive guide for safety. Before OT I had been using essential oils for many years and sometimes not safely. 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. If I wanted to add another butter, how do I figure it out then? What great information, I’m saving these charts to my smartphone for quick reference . [Marge Clark, Essential Oils and Aromatics (Sandy, UT: Silverleaf Press, 2008), 32.]. I see so many people with affiliations to mlms providing and recommending unsafe dilutions and practises. 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%. 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. 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. Sarah, you may find this chart more helpful: https://www.planttherapy.com/blog/2013/12/04/essential-oil-dilution-chart/ I started with a dilution of 12% and it seems effective without skin irritation. These dilutions are fine to use with children under the age of 10 for spot treatment or acute situations. I’m making a 10ml roller bottle of oregano, cinnamon bark, and clove bud EOs to be used for Lyme disease. I’m bookmarking this blog post. No part of AromaWeb may be duplicated or incorporated into any other work without express written permission. 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. 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. Thanks! And can we use it on body? Applying undiluted essential oils to your skin can easily cause short term or long term adverse reactions, and there is no good reason to take the risk. But melting solid coconut oil and adding essential oils is always an option. You’re absolutely safe to use for a skin serum. Copyright © 2021 Plant Therapy Essential Oils. > Aromatherapy Articles & Guides > Essential Oil Safety Guide > Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, I routinely discover aromatherapy authors and educators that pass along the rule of thumb that it is safe to use some essential oils on the skin, most particularly lavender and tea tree, without first diluting them in a carrier oil. I’ve often heard and read about dilution, but wasn’t really sure how to do it correctly. Thank you for the great information. Sheri, thank you for passing along our Dilution Safety information to your customers! 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. If I want to add like 3 different EO, that means that I have to use 36 drops of each EO into 120 mL of the carrier oil, 108 drops of EO in total? 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. Each bottle has the physicaI temperature as well as the emotional/spiritual temperature printed, as do my training materials. Yes, here we’re referring to Fractionated Coconut Oil. Thanks for reusing those! 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. Dilute essential oils with a carrier oil and apply the mixture to your skin. Hello I’m wanting to add multiple oils to a carrier for a daily facial serum. Hi. Thank you for making safety a priority! Hope that helps! How you dilute depends a lot on what you are trying to make. A good rule of thumb is to use one drop of essential oil per teaspoon of carrier oil for a 1% dilution. Second. If you are using more than one essential oil in a dilution do the essential oils count as a carrier oil for the other essential oils in the blend? Hi Karen, those three oils have incredibly low dilution rates and should be used with caution. 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. It's really not worth the risk. So if you wanted a Peppermint/Rosemary blend at a 0.5% dilution, you would split the 3 drops between the two essential oils. This is just what I’ve been looking for. Kimberly, we actually do not recommend using an essential oil blend right under the eyes. On the other hand, some people prefer to mix them in a separate container before applying to their skin. We’re always here to help, so contact us directly at [email protected] or [email protected]. To easily approximate a 2% dilution, add 12 drops of your chosen essential oil to 1 fl. Thank you for the informative article and the chart. I look forward to making dilutions in the future! Once I feel a little more comfortable with their use, I will definitely be referencing this page. 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! You would want to apply a carrier oil to the area of concern. Hi Martina, the dilution for your essential oils depends on the individual oils. If there are 20 drops in 1 ml, there would be 200 drops in 10 ml. With 40 total drops in 10 mL of oil, this would be well over a 10% dilution, which far is more than we recommend using on a regular basis. Can’t wait fot the oils to arrive in Romania. Since essential oils are concentrated, a little can go a long way. 1% in a 10ml roller bottle would need 3 drops of EO. Thank you so very much for this wonderful information. As mentioned above, in my personal example, I said that I broke out in a rash using two essential oils neat on my skin (Frankincense and Lemongrass). In order to get the dilution correct, you will need to add up all of the carriers you are using for your recipe first, then determine how many drops would be appropriate. Thank you for all of this wonderful information. I love the effort that is put into these blog post. This really helped me in deciding what and how much to use with my 3yr old. Thanks for always going the extra step to help your customers make the most out of every purchase! Is this appropriate? And so easy to understand! 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. This post is very helpful. Skin sensitization is a type of allergic reaction when a substance comes into contact with the skin. I was always confused about the correct number of drops for diluting. From the chart on the site i would use 27 drops of EO correct? THANKS SO MUCH! Thanks so much for such a detailed blog. In a 10 mL roll on bottle, you would only need 3 drops *total*. Since 1/4 cup equals 4 tablespoons, add that to the 2 tablespoons of Almond Oil for a total of 6 tablespoons. Much of diffusion depends on the size of our room, the purpose of the blend, and scent of the oils you’re using. Plant Therapy aligns its dilution rate to the Tisserand Institute’s recommendations. Topically they can be rubbed on the body they can be massaged into the skin or they can be rolled on if you’re using a roller bottle. So glad I found you guys early on in my oily journey – the only oil I ever applied neat was peppermint when I had a migraine a few times but SO glad I quickly learned from this company the proper way to help ourselves with oils through proper dilution!! I have the large diffuser and often think I may be adding too many drops to the water. It’s easy to copy the image and save for future reference. I love the chart graphics, too! How would you form the equation to know how many drops to use for a percentage. They help “carry” the essential oils deeper into the skin. Additionally, we recommend that anyone wanting to use essential oils on children under the age of two years consult with a Certified Aromatherapist or medical professional to help you decide if this is the safest and most effective course of action. I hope this helps! Thanks PT! Would it be better to do a 1% or 2% dilution? Thank you! Do you recommend specific carrier oils for specific essential oils or will any carrier oil do? Thanks, love this site! I’m so happy that PT promotes safe dilution rate. I just copied this on my organizer. Hi Melissa! That would be six drops total in your roll-on. Do you think there will be any issue with this combo of oils if using on my scalp at least 2-3 times a week, and possibly increasing if it is well tolerated? There are some specific situations where using oils neat may be appropriate, however, err on the side of caution. Very handy to print out and store with my oils. Hello dear, pls, can a pregnant lady use the anti age blend that has been dilluted in a carrier oil by the 1% ratio on her face? You make it easier for us to educate and keep our customers safe, happy, and coming back. Years ago I read the books saying that lavender oil could be used neat (undiluted). For a 0.50% dilution, because you cannot measure half of one drop, increase the amount of carrier oil used. We have a number of great options! As long as you follow the dilution guidelines for each oil that’s found on the label, you can safely use essential oils topically. I copied this information down on my notebook just now. So this helps a lot. I thought the discussion on dilution rates and when to use them was particularly useful. For instance, if Essential Oil Safety recommends a dermal maximum of 0.7% for a particular essential oil like Lemongrass Oil, multiply 600 drops (the average number of drops in an ounce) by 0.007 (this is the decimal version of 0.7%), resulting in a maximum recommendation of 4.2 drops per ounce, and that should be rounded down to 4 drops per ounce. 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. Lindsay, here is a great download page that helps give you a better idea of the differences between the carrier oils: https://www.planttherapy.com/pdfs/carrier_oil_chart.pdf. Am I wrong on this? Find out the math to dilute any percentage properly, including amounts for babies, toddlers, and children. 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. The symptoms of sensitization can vary from individual to individual, but think of it like a skin allergy that results in a severe and/or itchy rash. Instead, we recommend that for the undereye area, only carrier oils or infused carrier oils are used. Thank you for posting this! Yes Vicki! Because it is a very powerful oil, dilute to a maximum of 1% in a carrier oil. 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’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! This entails using small drops of an oil. So grateful for this information. Once you've diluted it and done a patch test, you can safely rub it onto your skin. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of goods or services. There are a couple of oils we don’t recommend using topically no matter what and there are some that require an extremely low dilution rate. Thank you! Great information. Apply 3 drops of essential oil per 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Or you can check out this Sore Muscle Master Blend DIY. Hope this helps! Thank you. I appreciate the wealth of information and education PT provides to their customers. Hi Renee, for a 1% dilution in 100 mL of liquid soap, you’d use 30 drops of essential oils. I like to mix about 5 different essential oils together with a carrier oil. 40drops of citronella, 20 drops of eucalyptus, 20 drops of tea trea with 40 drops of lemon grass makes up 6g, 20 percent of 30ml. But, just out of interest, should I make all the tools and containers (using during dilute processing) supposed to sterilised ? May 14, 2018 - How to properly dilute essential oils with a carrier oil before you put these aromatic remedies on your skin. Yes, body butters can be great carriers for essential oils. So, a little math is involved here and possibly some measurement conversion. I hesitate to concede as I prefer to be more conservative when presenting this information to so many aromatherapy newcomers, so I continue to stick with my 600 drops per ounce basis. very helpful post because i always dilute for the kidsafe and will dilute the essential oil with correctly. Message and data rates may apply. General topical application – If you’re using essential oil for body massage or creating a DIY lotion, dilute at a 2-3% ratio. A carrier is simply a solution that “carries” the essential oil to the skin safely. Or, you could make a larger batch and do an ounce of carrier or lotion with a total of 27 drops. Marge shares her experience and her unfortunate long term consequences for having used lavender essential oil neat: "One of my mentors reminds me 'sensitization is forever.' For more information, read Safely Diluted Essential Oil Blends May Smell Weak At First. I re-read this post a few times just to give myself a refresher. This equals 9-18 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier when being used for whole-body application. 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. You can always check out our Carrier Oil Chart as a quick reference guide. It’s a must have for roller bottle making . I'm Wendy, the founder of AromaWeb. If you are concerned about a negative reaction to a new essential oil, we recommend conducting a patch test. Thank you for sharing with friends and family! Essential Oil Safety contains a lot of supplementary profile information that is recommended reading, so it's very helpful to refer directly to the book for complete dermal usage and safety information. Come look around, we have tons of great resources! Unfortunately, one drop of one essential oil may be bigger or smaller than another because of the viscosity and temperature of the oil and the size of the dropper or orifice reducer. I think the answer will be yes, of course. Thanks for the post! Also can i add more drops of lavender oil? I will be sure to pass your suggestion along. How to Dilute Essential Oils with Water Simply add a small amount of emulsifier in your storage container. Thanks for this post! You can find a more detailed dilution chart here that should be more helpful. So you can see why I am now somewhat confused. This one might be silly but 6 teaspoons of Fractionated coconut oil (liquid) = 6 teaspoons of organic coconut oil (solid). Or in general? For example, 1.5 drops would become 1 drop. I hope this makes sense! 30ml or 1 fl. Great information!! I have added probably at least 2-3 times as much EOs as I should have. Exactly how much can vary. And I know she is right. To easily approximate a 2% dilution, add 12 drops of your chosen essential oil to 1 fl. 27 drops in an ounce would be 3% dilution, which is fine for short term or localized use. 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. I have been trying to get more and more into the EO world and your site is super helpful. I hope this helps! Since oil and water doesn’t mix, you would base the dilution off of just the carrier oil because of this. Thank you for sharing this information! You’re welcome, Jillian! Here’s where the confusion comes in. . If this is the case, receive professional guidance on safe usage. Often times, there might not be skin irritation right away, but using higher dilutions increases the risk of sensitization down the road. I very unwisely used undiluted lavender on broken skin, and consequently set up a sensitivity reaction. Two, to avoid systemic toxicity, such as fetotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and neurotoxicity. So helpful when making products. 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. And how often? You can find a full list of our pregnancy and nursing safe oils here. Since perfumes get applied topically, you’ll still want to stick to the recommended dilution rates. This is a very helpful post. We are so glad you are enjoying the information we love to share with customers . And at this time, we do not have any info as to whether we will be selling the roller balls separate from the roller bottles we sell. If you are unable to add more carrier oil, round down to get a whole number for you essential oil drops. 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. 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? The higher the %age of the dilution the more oils is in it making it better for short term use. speaking of, is plant therapy ever going to sell their own empty roller balls? So now we will have separate roll-ons. Thank you! I have been mostly diffusing and using inhalers, but I’d like to start making applying topically and I was very confused as to how to use the carrier oils with them. You can always combine with other oils that are helpful for this issue like Citronella and Tea Tree. The dilution rate would depend on which oils you choose to use in your facial serum. 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). ounce - on average. There is no dilution there…. 3-9 drops for 10ml bottle for a 3 month old. Is there a way you can add more carrier oil? Thank you for the charts! That is a fantastic idea, Tina! That’ would be a gospel for all users! If that makes sense. If you were to use 36 drops of each oil, you’d end up with a 3% dilution. If you know the best essential oil and carrier oil that can be used for that, pls, do let me know, pls…. Great question! You’re welcome Jayne! 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. So, to make sure I understand, if I want to make a blend for my face in a 10ml roller, I should add three drops of EO and then top off with carrier? It’s very useful information and something that is referenced often in the world of Oils You are correct with your spot treatment dilution. Thanks for my dilution chart that I keep on my fridge. You should also consult with your doctor regarding Lyme disease. Aroma Wellness Therapy, LLC Dilution is such an important factor when using Essential Oils. I’m new to EO and am thankful for the guidance I can find here. Adverse skin reactions are obvious when they happen, but systemic toxicities may not be. I like that both kid an adult information is all in one place! I’m so happy to see this information here, plainly written for all to see! As long as you stay within those guidelines, your chest rub will be perfectly safe to use for your children . Read AromaWeb's Essential Oils That May Cause Dermal Irritation and Skin Sensitization article to learn which oils need to be used with much greater caution in topical applications. I’ve got a question; if, for example, I’m going to prepare a 1% dilution in 120 mL of carrier oil; so, it’d be 36 drops of EO. Mix ten drops of the essential oil of your choosing with forty drops of Solubol and then add one ounce of water. Hi. Any time you add essentials to a carrier oil, the shelf life will the same as whatever ingredient has the lowest shelf life. The dilution charts are extremely helpful! With a 4 month old at home this helps put me at ease! So with your 25 ml carrier oil, it would be best to use 1 drop of each of your 6 oils, then 1 or 2 drops of the lavender that you are wanting to add extra, for a total of 7 to 8 drops of essential oils to 25 ml carrier oil. haha. Using mainly lavender & clary sage, with small amounts of bergamot, sweet marjoram, frankincense Roman chamomile and ginger. These values are approximate and have been rounded to whole drops. What happens if you don't dilute essential oils? A dilution like that would be OK for short-term, acute use for a specific issue, but not daily. The skin on your face is quite delicate, so we recommend sticking to a 1% dilution for regular use (which would be 3 drops). This may be a silly question, or please direct me to the location of this information: what does one use for the dilution? That’s exactly it! (Trying to be digitally organized to save paper. All of my recipes has 2 tablespoons of carrier oil so i’m a little confused. I ask that because if I’m using them in combination with an actual carrier oil, how do I know how much of a dilution i’m using? You should conduct thorough research via multiple sources and consult directly with a qualified doctor before using any essential oil or product. Are body butters known as carrier oils as well? So helpful. Thanks for this blog post. I do have a question, though. This is such great information. 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. So how does the dilution ratio change when you use several types of oils? Quick question – so basis above, for a 3 month old, is it 3-9 drops in a 10ml bottle for spot usage? Hi Up to 18 drops of essential oil + 1 ounce of water = 3% dilution Like essential oils, coconut oil is surprisingly versatile. This information is SUPER helpful! I have been as equally nervous as other users on this topic and grateful for all PT staff’s patient answers. That recommendation will either be on the bottle or the product’s website page. 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