How to Use Essential Oils

Massage

Use 4-6 drops in about 15mls of vegetable carrier oil for a full body massage. Use less oil for a part body massage.

Lotions, oils and creams

3 drops of essential oil to every 10ml of carrier oil, lotion or body cream. This multiplies up to 15 drops of essential oil to 50ml carrier oil, lotion or cream.
When preparing a blend for children 2-12 years of age, older people, and delicate, post-operative or chronically sick individuals, half the amount of oil.
For babies less than 2 years of age, use 4 drops of essential oil to 50ml carrier. When blending, start with two and develop to a maximum of four different essential oils.

Inhalation

From hot water: 1-2 drops of essential oil
From a tissue: 4-6 drops of essential oil
Vaporiser/diffuser: 4-6 drops of essential oil

Bath

For a full bath use between 4Ð7 drops of essential oil mixed first into a suitable carrier such as honey, milk, shampoo base or white lotion.
For a hand/foot bath use 4 drops of essential oil in a suitable carrier (as above) and use a small basin, footbath or foot-spa.

Compress

Put 4-6 drops of essential oil in a small bowl of water. Place a soft cloth into the water and apply to the area concerned. Leave for up to half an hour. Use warm water for a warm compress and cold water for a cold compress.

TO EVERY 10ML OF CARRIER YOU USUALLY NEED 3 DROPS OF ESSENTIAL OIL

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