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| What is Aromatherapy? |
| What are Essential Oils? |
| How do Essential Oils Work? |
| Essential Oil Safety |
| Dilution/Usage Guidelines |
| How to Store Essential Oils |
Essential Oil Dilution/Usage Guidelines
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The dilution levels for essential oils vary depending upon their intended use. The most common dilutions are listed below:
- Vaporization
5-6 drops essential in a burner, vaporizer or diffuser. Oil should always be floated in water in order to prevent it from burning.
- Facial Sauna
- Direct Inhalation
- Therapeutic Bath
Mix 5-10 drops essential oil with 1 teaspoon of solubilizer then add to a full tub. Use warm, not hot, water. (Try Alchemilla's AROMA SOLUBILIZER).
- Compress
Mix 5 drops with 1 teaspoon solubilizer and add to a bowl containing 2 cups hot or cold water.
- Massage Oil/Lotion
- Room or Body Spritzer
Mix 15 drops essential oil with 1 teaspoon solubilizer and add to a spritzer bottle filled with 2 fl.oz of distilled water. Shake well.
- Adding to Shampoo
20 drops to 4 ounces of shampoo base.
Remember that essential oils are very concentrated - one drop goes a long way. Pure essential oils are volatile and easily penetrate skin. Some can cause skin irritation or sensitivity if not diluted correctly, or if they are used in high concentrations. Remember to patch test for sensitivity and be sure to only use 100% pure essential oils from a trusted source.
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