RECOMMENDED DILUTION RATES FOR AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE AND BODY OILS

Dilution rates are the amount of essential oils per one ounce of base oil.

RECOMMENDED DILUTION RATES FOR AROMATHERAPY FACIAL OILS (ADULT USE ONLY)

Aromatherapy creams and lotions can be used for either your face or your body. You can purchase an unscented white lotion or cream base from a cosmetic supplier and then add your own blend of essential oils to it. Alternatively, you can learn to make your own cream or lotion base first, and then add your blend of essential oils to it.

RECOMMENDED DILUTION RATES FOR AROMATHERAPY CREAMS AND LOTIONS

Dilution rates are the amount of essential oils per one ounce of base oil.

You can use aromatherapy creams and lotions for:

• Skin care
• Skin issues such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis
• Wound healing
• Scar reduction and appearance
• Toning the skin
• Improving circulation
• Soften and soothe the skin
• Emotional issues
• Balance sebum production
• Skin aging
• Detoxification of the skin
• Skin hydration.

You can add aromatherapy, in the form of essential oils, vegetable oils, and salts to the bath, if you use a suitable dispersing agent. A dispersing agent, such as a solubol, coconut emulsifier, or bath gel, helps to ensure that the essential oils, vegetable oils, and bath salts are properly diluted in the bath water.

In general, you can use approximately 2 -12 drops of an essential oil to one teaspoon of the dispersing agent, depending upon the essential oil and/or the dispersing agent. Note that vegetable oils will make the bath tub slippery.

Aromatherapy baths are useful for:

• Stress and anxiety relief
• Helping with chronic pain
• Helping with muscle and joint pain
• Improving stiffness
• Detoxifying
• Stimulating circulation (including lymph)
• Skin health
• Fatigue and exhaustion.

Aromatherapy steam inhalation is particularly useful for colds, flu, sinus infections, and congestion in the nose and chest. It may also help with respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis.

Adult Use: To make an aromatherapy steam inhalation:

• Add up to 6 drops of essential oil (adult use) to each ounce of boiling water.
• Fill up a bowl with the required amount of water.
• Place the bowl on a table and sit down at the table.
• Cover your head with a towel.
• Lean over the bowl and breathe through your nose.
• Make sure to keep your eyes closed.
• Discontinue immediately if irritation occurs.

Suggested essential oils for adult use for aromatherapy steam inhalation include blue gum eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia), lemon (Citrus x limon), and thyme ct. linalool (Thymus vulgaris ct. linalool).

For Use with Children (5 years and up):  Adult supervision recommended at all times. To make an aromatherapy steam inhalation:

• Add 2- 3 drops of essential oil to each ounce of boiling water.
• Fill up a bowl with the required amount of water.
• Place the bowl on a table and sit your child down at the table.
• Cover their head with a towel.
• Help your child to lean over the bowl and instruct them to breathe through their nose.
• Make sure your child keeps their eyes closed.
• Discontinue immediately if irritation occurs.

Suggested essential oils for adult use for aromatherapy steam inhalation include rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia), lemon (Citrus x limon), and sweet orange (Citrus sinensis).

Aromatherapy sprays are made up of essential oils, water, and a dispersant such as a solubol. The solubol ensures that the essential oils are diluted properly in the water. Use aromatherapy sprays as body and facial sprays, to energize or clear a space, as a room spray, in massage practice, or simply to cleanse the air. They can be used for both emotional and physical problems.

Note that hydrosols are different to aromatherapy sprays. Hydrosols are the complete plant distillate extracted directly from the plant. An aromatherapy spray is a combination of essential oils added to [distilled] water.

Add up to 15 drops of an essential oil blend to one ounce of [distilled] water. If you’re using the aromatherapy spray on your face, use half of this amount.

There are many different types of aromatherapy diffusers. Check the aromatherapy manufacturer’s guidelines for instructions for use, before adding an essential oil blend.

Use an aromatherapy diffuser for:

• Stress and anxiety
• Setting the mood (romantic, seasonal etc.)
• Insomnia
• Purify the air
• Increase motivation
• Reduce fatigue
• Increase mental alertness
• Relaxation

The essential oil blend that you use will dictate different outcomes.

Always make sure that you are aware of your surroundings before setting up an aromatherapy diffuser, particularly in a public or shared space. Pay attention to:

• Chemical sensitivities of others
• Allergies of others
• Pregnant women
• Babies and young children
• Pets
• Seniors
• People with medical conditions.