The Appropriate-Dilution

An appropriate-dilution is necessary since essential oils are very concentrated and potent, they should never be applied in its pure undiluted form to the skin. There are different dilution levels that should be used, depending on how they are being used.

For a healthy adult, the appropriate dilution "standard" is a 2.5% dilution, ie, 15 drops per fluid ounce of carrier oil, or 2 to 3 drops per teaspoon of carrier. For a child, or a delicate elderly person the dilution should be much weaker, perhaps five drops per ounce or one drop per teaspoon. Please note that this is total dilution, if you are using a blend of oils, mix your blend of undiluted oils, and then measure out the appropriate number of drops of the blend.

Age - Amount of carrier oil - Amount of essential oil

65 years + - 20 ml - 5 drops

12 to 65 - 20 ml - 10 drops

6 to 12 - 20 ml - 7 drops

4 to 6 - 20 ml - 5 drops

1 to 4 - 20 ml - 2 drops

under 1 - 20 ml - 1 drop

Pregnant - 20 ml - 1 drop

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