This section of our website is intended to give you concrete ways to use essential oils in everyday life. We have divided up the recipes into sections to make them easy for you to find. Please make your selection in the side-bar to your right.

CAUTION!
Remember to always do a patch test (on the inside of your elbow or behind your ear) before any body contact application of a recipe containing essential oils...

Handy Measurement Charts

20-25 drops is approximately 1 ml.
2ml is approximately 1/16 oz.
5ml is approximately 1/4 oz.
10ml is approximately 1/3 oz.
15ml is approximately 1/2 oz.
30ml is approximately 1 oz.
60ml is approximately 2 oz.
120ml is approximately 4 oz.
250ml is approximately 8 1/2 oz.
1 Litre is approximately 34 oz. or 1/4 gallon.

Dilution of Essential Oil in Carrier Oil

Children and Elderly: 9 drops to 30ml
Sensitive skin: 18 drops to 30ml
Healthy adult with no allergies or sensitivities: 27 drops to 30ml
Localized treatment ONLY.
MAXIMUM AMOUNTS: 36 drops to 30ml

These measurements have been calculated for body massages, with the exception of the 4% dilution, this is only for treatment of specific areas of the body.

Note and Disclaimer: The information and opinions provided here are for general educational purposes only and do NOT replace medical advice. It is your responsibility to consult a suitably qualified medical practitioner to ensure that you will not have any medical problems from any of our products.

For more information, please consult one of the many aromatherapy books available in the book section of our store.