FAQ : Diluting Oils

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FAQ: DILUTING OILS

Here is everything you need to know about whether you need to dilute your oils, how much and when!

WHAT DOES DILUTING MEAN?

Diluting is basically just “watering down” the potency of essential oils. 💧 Some oils require dilution while some can be used directly from the bottle. Fun fact: each oil has a suggested dilution ratio right on the bottle! You may have to peel the label back to find it.

  • A 1:1 dilution means one drop EO, 1 drop carrier

  • 1:4 means one drop EO, 4 drops carrier, etc.

WHEN TO DILUTE

Some oils are considered 'hot' and may leave the skin tingly if used undiluted (neat). hese are usually diluted 1:4, and the recommended dilution will be on the bottle label. Examples:

  • Peppermint, Raven, Panaway

  • Thieves, Clove, Cinnamon + others

HOW TO DILUTE

When applying oils to the skin, any carrier will do! Some that we love are organic coconut oil (general use), Young Living’s V-6 (for making rollers), jojoba oil (for the face, coconut allergies), argan oil (for dry skin).

When making rollers we typically suggest the following ratios, depending on the person using the roller and the oils used. Don't worry too much about the exact drops though! 🌿💦

  • 10mL roller: 20-50 drops EO, rest carrier

  • 5mL roller: 10-30 drops EO, rest carrier

DILUTING FOR KIDS

We almost always recommend diluting on little ones, especially if you are just getting started with oils! You can always apply more 😉 These are the suggested dilution ratios straight from Young Living.:

  • Age 0-1: dilute at 1/8 the labeled concentration

  • Age 2-6: dilute at 1/4 the labeled concentration

  • Age 7-11: dilute at 1/2 the labeled concentration

  • Age 12+: full labeled concentration

There are also some great age-specific dilution recommendations in our team-exclusive Kids Book!

What's your favorite roller blend?? Share them below!

Author : Ashley Cribb

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