Blending & Use Guide

Essential Oils are very powerful and must be diluted with a "Carrier Oil" before they can be applied to the skin. Carrier oils are also known as "Base Oils" or "Massage Oils".

Carrier Oils can be such oils as Sunflower, Coconut, Jojoba, Sweet Almond, or Grape Seed, just to name just a few of the most popular. You could select one carrier oil or a combination of carrier oils depending on your intended use. For example, for a perfume or aromatic blend, Jojoba may be your carrier oil of choice. For a fragrant massage, you may select Fractionated Coconut Oil.

Most oils can be blended for use on the skin using a standard 2 1/2-% blend of essential oil to carrier oil.

A few oils such as Lavender and Tea Tree can be used in higher dilutions or be used undiluted with care.

All oils should be diluted to 1-% for use if pregnant.

All oils should be diluted to 1/2-% for use on babies.

Conversion Guide

This guide should be helpful determining exactly how much Essential Oil to put into the Carrier Oil.

I found it extremely confusing when I began working with essential oils. They may be sold by the millimeter (ml), the ounce (oz), or by the Pound. Many recipes call for teaspoons (tsp.) or drops. So, exactly many millimeters are in a pound? I have developed the follow chart that converts everything. For example, if you want to create 1 ounce of a massage blend, just go to the third line (30ml or 1oz) and see exactly how many drops of essential oils to add to create a standard 2-1/2% blend.

Carrier Oil	Essential Oil @ 2-1/2%	Essential Oil @ 1%	Essential Oil @ 1/2%
4 ml (1/8 oz / 1 teaspoon)	1/10 ml (3 drops)	1/25 ml ( 1 drop )	1/50 ml ( 1/2 drop )
8 ml (1/4 oz / 2 teaspoons)	1/5 ml (5 drops)	1/12 ml (2 drops)	1/25 ml ( 1 drop )
30 ml ( 1 oz / 8 teaspoons)	3/4 ml (20 drops)	1/3 ml (8 drops)	1/6 ml ( 4 drops)
240 ml ( 8 oz)	6 ml (150 drops)	2-1/2 ml (75 drops)	1-1/2 ml ( 36 drops)
480 ml ( 16 oz or 1 pound)	12 ml (300 drops)	5 ml (150 drops)	3 ml ( 75 drops)

Blending & Use Guide
This chart may be useful to see at a glance the major properties of each oil and with what others oils they may be blended.
You may click on the name of any oil to see the details and pricing.

Essential Oil	Note	Use & Blending
Anise	Top	Masks human and smoke odors Asthma, Lice
Bergamot	Top	An expectorant, antidepressant and antiseptic. Blends with lavender and geranium.
Cassia	Middle	Stimulates the pancreas. Blends well with all the spice and citrus oils, and geranium
Cedar	Bass	Expectorant. Calms nervous tension. Blends with bergamot, cinnamon, and rosemary.
Cinnamon	Middle	Antispasmodic and aphrodisiac. Blends with clove, lavender, and orange.
Clove Bud	Middle	Rheumatism, arthritis and mouth sores. Blends with cinnamon and` orange.
Cypress	Middle	Varicose veins. Regulates menstrual cycle. Blends with bergamot, lavender, lemon, and pine
Eucalyptus 80/85	Top	Decongestant, insecticide, and antiseptic. Blends well with peppermint
Geranium, Rose	Middle	Analgesic, anticoagulant, antidepressant, antiseptic. Blends with, bergamot, lavender
Juniper	Middle	Antispasmodic, diuretic. Regulates period and eases cramps. Blends with bergamot, cypress
Lavender 40/42	Top/Mid	Burns and sunburn; Acne,; Psoriasis; Boils; Fungus. Blends with bergamot, lemon, and pine.
Lemon	Top	Antiseptic, bactericide. Soothes insect bites and stings. Blends with eucalyptus, lavender
Lemon Grass	Top	Antidepressant, antiseptic. Muscle Aches. Relieves fatigue. Blends with Cedar, Tea-Tree.
Orange, Sweet	Top	Antidepressant and sedative. Painful and sore muscles. Blends with cinnamon, clove
Patchouli	Base	Aphrodisiac, fungicide. Heals rough, cracked skin. Blends with geranium, lavender.
Peppermint	Top	Expectorant, stimulant. Travel sickness, vomiting, nausea. Blends with cedar, lavender
Pine	Middle	Antiseptic, decongestant. Respiratory problems. Muscular pain. Blends with cedar, clove
Pink Grapefruit	Top	Antidepressant, disinfectant. Premenstrual tension. Blends with bergamot, lavender
Rosemary	Middle	Astringent, diuretic. Avoid if high blood pressure. Pregnancy. Blends with cedar, orange
Tea Tree	Middle	Antibiotic, antiseptic, bactericide. Burns; Sores; Warts. Blends with clove, lavender
Ylang-Ylang III	Base	Aphrodisiac, sedative. Anxiety, panic and fear. Blends with Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon
Precious Oils	Note	Use & Blending
Chamomile	Top/Mid	Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidepressant, sedative Blends Frankincense, Rose
Frankincense	All	Antiseptic, diuretic, digestive, sedative. Blends with Chamomile, orange, sandalwood.
Jasmine Absolute	All	Antidepressant, antiseptic, emollient, sedative. Blends with frankincense, rose
Rose	All	Antidepressant, aphrodisiac, emmenagogue, sedative. Avoid if pregnant. Blends with any oil
Sandalwood	All	Antiseptic, aphrodisiac, sedative. Blends with frankincense, geranium, rose, vetiver.
Thyme	Middle	Antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, emmenagogue. Avoid if pregnant
Juniper	Top	Antiseptic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, insecticide. Blends with bergamot, cypress, frankincense
Vetiver	Middle	Antiseptic, aphrodisiac, sedative. Avoid if driving. Blends with frankincense, jasmine
Carrier Oils	Note	Use & Blending
Fractionated Coconut Oil		Best for Massage – Superior Glide / Greaseless / Stainless
JAGS Massage Oil Blend		Best for Aromatherapy – a Blend of Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Grape Seed, Sunflower
Jojoba		Best for Perfumes – also aids in Essential Oil absorption
Sweet Almond Oil		A very Soothing oil. Comforts the skin