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How to Make a Dilution Using Essential Oils and a Base Material

For the new user of essential oils. What follows is a brief guide for making a 2% solution of essential oil in a base oil.

Steps

1. Start with a 2% solution. There will be enough essential oils in this blend to be effective for a child. You can make up to 10% solutions as you are more experienced or with very user-friendly essential oils. Stronger solutions are used for therapeutic reasons.
2. Use this formula to determine the number of drops in your formula. Total ml of carrier x 20 drops per ml = carrier drops. For example, 1 oz = 30 ml x 20 drops = 600 drops (this tells you that there are 600 total drops in one ounce)
3. Use this formula to determine the number of drops of essential oil. Total carrier drops x percent = drops of essential oil. For example, to make a 2% solution using one ounce of carrier. 600 drops x 2% = 12 drops.

Tips

* Buy quality essential oils, you will notice the difference.
* 20 drops of oil=1 ml and 30 mls=1 ounce


Warnings

* Please educate yourself about the essential oil you will be using.


Things You'll Need

* Essential oil and carrier of your choice. Eye-droppers if your essential oils do not have droppers of their own.