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1 Beginner Oils: Olive and Coconut

The best place to start is at the beginning, and for DIY aromatic and herbal
preparations, that’s right in your own kitchen.

Olive Oil Coconut Oil

Choose these when: Quick dilutions with what you have on hand; enhancing skin healing;
use in a drink or culinary preparation.

2 Nut & Seed Oils: Almond and Jojoba

Probably not in your kitchen for cooking, but these oils are still very commonly
purchased, easy to work with, and rich sources of skin-health nutrients.

Almond Oil Jojoba Oil

Choose these when: Skin is dry or inflamed; nutrients are lacking; versatility and ease of use
are desired.

3 Fruit Oils: Apricot, Avocado, and Grapeseed

Easy to remember thanks to kitchen staples, these oils typically come from the seeds
of their respective fruits, as is the case with the other carrier oils.

Apricot Oil Avocado Oil Grape Seed Oil

Choose these when: Creating a massage oil; looking for deep hydration; creating chapsticks
and balms.

4 Essential Fatty Acid Oils: Borage and Evening Primrose

While most of the carrier oils we’ve talked about and what is on the market are
decent sources of essential fatty acids, some oils are considered good sources of
these vital nutrients.

Borage Oil Evening Primrose Oil

Choose these when: Resolving topical inflammation; essential fatty acid deficiency/
imbalance is a problem.
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Some essential oils can increase the photosensitivity of your skin. For example,
chemicals in the citrus family such as bergapten are notable for their phototoxic effects.
When bergapten is left on the skin and then exposed to the sun it can amplify the effect of
the UV rays, potentially causing sunburn and leading to sun spots. Some people like to avoid
using bergapten-heavy oils topically altogether, but simply avoiding the sun after use (such
as using it at night before bed) is sufficient. Alternatively, steam-distilled citrus oils have
lower concentrations of bergapten and mitigate this effect.

This list of photosensitizing and non-photosensitizing essential oils comes from the
National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.

Common Phototoxic Oils Non-Phototoxic Citrus Oils

Angelica root Bergamot: Bergapteneless
Angelica archangelica (FCF: Furanocoumarin Free) Citrus bergamia

Bergamot Lemon (distilled)

Citrus bergamia Citrus limon

Cumin Lime (distilled)

Cuminum cyminum Citrus medica
Grapefruit (expressed or distilled, low risk) Mandarin – Tangerine
Citrus paradisi Citrus reticulata

Lemon (expressed) Sweet orange

Citrus limon Citrus sinensis

Lime (expressed) Tangerine (expressed)

Citrus medica Citrus reticulata

Orange, bitter (expressed) Yuzu oil (expressed or distilled)

Citrus aurantium Citrus juno

Rue
Ruta graveolens

Great care should be taken when using citrus oils during summer months
and with your children, but you don’t have to avoid them all together.

Many aromatherapists agree that heavily diluting citrus oils minimizes the risk.
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Dilution Based on Age and %

5 ml bottle 10 ml bottle
(1 tsp carrier oil) (2 tsp carrier oil)

0.5% less than a drop 1 drop

1% 1.5 drops 3 drops 0-12 months

2% 3 drops 6 drops 1-5 years

3% 4.5 drops 9 drops 5-12 years

4% 6 drops 12 drops

5% 7.5 drops 15 drops 12-18 years

10% 15 drops 30 drops

18+ years

Good carrier oils for roller bottles are fractionated coconut, jojoba and almond.
Always do a skin “patch” test before using new essential oils.
Start by using the lowest concentration and add more essential oils as needed.
2-3% is the standard adult dilution.
0.5% - 1% for sensitive skin & application on sensitive areas like face and underarms.
3%+ is for acute, short term application like migranes and muscle soreness. Not to exceed 25%.
Remember, a little goes a long way. The more carrier oil you use the lower the risk of irritation and sensitization.
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Measured in Ounces and Tablespoons

When making DIY products for therapeutic purposes, the following

dilution guidelines are the recommended aromatherapy standard:

Note: There are 2 tablespoons in 1 ounce. So, if working with

tablespoons are more comfortable for you, please use that chart.

OUNCES TABLESPOONS

Infants & Children Infants & Children

0.5% 3 drops of EOs per ounce of carrier 0.5% 1.5 drops of EOs per tablespoon of carrier

1% 6 drops of EOs per ounce of carrier 1% 3 drops of EOs per tablespoon of carrier

Adults Adults

2% 12 drops of EOs per ounce of carrier 2% 6 drops of EOs per tablespoon of carrier

3% 18 drops of EOs per ounce of carrier 3% 9 drops of EOs per tablespoon of carrier

5% 30 drops of EOs per ounce of carrier 5% 15 drops of EOs per tablespoon of carrier

10% 60 drops of EOs per ounce of carrier 10% 30 drops of EOs per tablespoon of carrier