Carrier Oils and Some Blending Notes.

In today's blog I am listing some carrier oils, measurements and blending notes as a general guideline. If you are just a beginner, it is probably wise to only blend about three oils in a blend with the carrier or base oil until you are more experienced. Also different oils have different blending ratios, but I haven't gone into that here.

Carrier or Base Oils:

Store carrier or base oils in dark glass and then refrigerate.
Jojoba will go solid when refrigerated, but returns to liquid when it reaches room temperature.
When making blends, add a little wheat germ oil as a preservative.

Avocado oil is wonderful for dehydrated skin. Rich in Vitamins A and E.

Carrot Seed oil– Detoxifying, so add for cancer blends.

Evening Primrose oil – the ultimate in skin care.

Grape seed oil – a nice light oil for massage.

Jojoba oil is wonderful for ageing, dry and hardened skin types. Closest to the skin’s natural oils.

Macadamia oil – High in Vitamin A. Excellent for daily skin nourishment.

Rosehip oil – good for skin and wrinkles and Eczema and Psoriasis.

Sweet Almond oil is ideal for normal massage.

Peach Kernel oil is excellent for sun baked dry skin.

Olive oil is good for children and those who feel the cold. Good for cellulite blends.

Sesame oil – does not go rancid easily and is high in Vitamin E. calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.

V-6 Enhanced oil complex by Young Living –does not clog pores, stain clothes and has a long shelf life.

Wheatgerm oil – Add 10 per cent to base oil mix as a preservative.

Carrier Blend for Full Body Massage

 Body Massage Blend -Macadamia, Almond, Apricot, Wheatgerm (just a little wheatgerm oil as a preservative)

                                                            or

Macadamia, Sweet Almond, Grape seed (add a little wheatgerm- preservative)

Luxury Blend

Macadamia oil – 79 %        Jojoba Oil – 10 %

Avocado Oil – 10%            Essential Oil blend 1 %

Massage – Use 1 drop of essential oil to every 2 mls of massage oil.

10-20 mls of carrier oil for a full body massage. Depending on whether person is large or hairy.

Carrier Oils for Face/Skin

Jojoba, Apricot, Avocado, Eczema – Avocado

Eczema – Use Avocado

Essential Oils Measurements                                                          

Source: "The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy," by Valerie Ann Worwood.

 

20 drops = 1/5teaspoon essential oil

40 drops = 2/5teaspoon essential oil

60 drops = 3/5teaspoon essential oil

Source: "Aromatherapy - A Lifetime Guide to Healing with Essential Oils," by Valerie Gennari Cooksley,

 cc=ml

 1cc =                                                            20 drops

 5cc =    1 teaspoon      =                             100 drops

 10cc =  2 teaspoons     =                            200 drops

 15cc =  1 tablespoon   =                             300 drops

 30cc =1ounce = 2 tablespoons  =               600 drops

 1 ounce bottle = 30cc   =  2 tablespoons =  600 drops

 2 ounce bottle = 60cc   =  4 tablespoons =  1200 drops

 4 ounce bottle = 120cc =  1/2cup =  8 tablespoons =   2400 drops

 8 ounce bottle = 240cc =  1 cup  = 16 tablespoons =   3600 drops

1/2 eyedropper holds approximately   - 10 drops

1 full eyedropper holds approximately - 20 drops

 Young Living Essential Oils:

 15ml bottle of essential oil = contains approximately -   333 drops of essential oil.

 5ml bottle of essential oil = contains approximately   -   111 drops of essential oil.

BLENDING OF ESSENTIAL OILS

Use 3-5 drops of essential oil to 10 mls of carrier oil.

Use 7-10 drops of essential oil to 20 mls of carrier oil

Use 50 drops of essential oil to 100 mls carrier oil

Different Essential oils have different Blending Factors.

• Most of the recipes in this booklet are in 100 mls of base/carrier oil, you may like to reduce to only 10 mls base oil so reduce the other essential oil drops in proportion as suggested above. i.e. 3- 5 drops overall of oils added to 10 mls of base oil.

Babies & Children: Use with care, in accordance with age Babies (0-12 months): Use 1 drop of lavender, rose, chamomile diluted in 10ml base oil for massage or bathing

Infants: (1-5 years); Use 2-3 drops of safe essential oils (non-toxic and non-irritant to the skin, diluted in 10ml base oil for massage or bathing.

Avoid contact with face at all times and also their hands as they rub their eyes. This particularly applies to children under 5 years of age.

Children: (6-12); Use as for adults, but in half the stated amounts.

Children- 1 drop of essential oil to 10 ml massage oil when applying to the skin of children.

Teenagers: Use as directed for adults

Adults: Use up to 3 types of oil per blend while you are learning.

Baths – 3-5 drops in a bath of water. Agitate and Soak for 10 minutes to absorb.

Bath Salts: Add 3-6 drops to 1/4 C. sea salt and mix.
You may also use Epsom Salt and or Baking Soda, or a combination of the three.

Candles – 1 drop of essential oil

Compress – Disperse 3 drops of essential oil or a blend into 225 mls or ½ pint of water. Agitate. Place gauze or fabric on top of water and soak. Use as a compress.

When using for skin for face immerse cloth and wring out and compress onto face. Use cold or hot water depending on what you are using the compress for. i.e. Inflammation use cold water or tepid water etc.

Douche –Use 3 drops of essential oil to 500 ml or 1 pint of warm water.

Flavouring – For cup of tea use 1 or two drops depending on oil in teapot. 1 drop lemongrass makes 1 pot of tea. Some people like peppermint, or lemon and ginger. Make sure it is a therapeutic grade essential oil from a reputable company.

Foot Bath – 5 drops of essential oil in a stainless steel bowl filled with warm water. Soak 10-15 minutes

Room Sprays

Add 10 drops of oil to 500 mls of warm water. Mix and use as a spray in bottle for cleansing the room or environment.

Sauna – 3 drops of essential oil per 100 mls. Use as a facial toner.

Spritzia – Use a blue glass bottle, 200 ml or a stainless steel spray. Fill with distilled water and add 3 drops of essential oil.

Tissue of Handkerchief – 1-2 drops of essential oil.

Vaporization – 6 –8 drops of your chosen essential oil or blend in water or a couple of drops onto an electric oil diffuser. Contra-indication: Do not use synthetic oils in burners or vaporizers, as they can cause headaches, nausea or disorientation.