Day Nine
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Welcome to Day Nine of your 10 Day Oil Education!
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We're at the final stretch! After learning about the safety guidelines of essential oils, we're now going to discuss the following:
Dilution Ratios
Different Type of Carrier Oils
How to Make Your Roller Bottles
Let's get started!
Dilution Ratios
THE IMPORTANCE OF DILUTING
Topical application is one of the ways you can experience the benefits of essential oils. This form of application is unique because it allows for localized effects in the area of the application in addition to providing whole-body support. Additionally, you can use essential oils topically when you want an easy way to target specific areas of your body.
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Dilution is a process in which essential oils are mixed with a carrier oil—a pure vegetable oil that helps “carry” the essential oil onto the skin.
CLASSIFICATIONS FOR APPLYING.
Neat: Oils categorized as “neat” can be applied topically without dilution because of their exceptionally mild chemistry. Frankincense, Lavender, Melaleuca, Melissa, and Sandalwood are good examples of “neat” essential oils.
This rate is recommended for children over the age of 2, facial applications, long-term use, daily use, and accessing the subtle energetic effects of the oil.
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• 10 mL/ 2 tsp = 3 drops
• 15 mL/ 3 tsp/ 1 tbsp = 4 drops
• 30 mL/ 6 tsp/ 2 tbsp/ 1 oz = 9 drops
DILUTION RATIOS
1% DILUTION
2% DILUTION
This rate is recommended for children, bath and whole body products, and is great for regular daily use of oil.
This dilution is fine to use with children under the age of 10 for spot treatment or acute situations. We do always recommend starting on the low end of dilution recommendations and then working your way up as needed.
• 10 mL/ 2 tsp = 6 drops
• 15 mL/ 3 tsp/ 1 tbsp = 9 drops
• Dilute: Oils in this category have potent chemistry and should be diluted with a carrier oil before topical application in every case. “Dilute” oils include Cassia, Cinnamon, Clove, Oregano, and Thyme.
• Sensitive: “Sensitive” oils are those that should be diluted before use on young or sensitive skin. Bergamot, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Ginger, and Peppermint are examples of “sensitive” oils.
• 30 mL/ 6 tsp/ 2 tbsp/ 1 oz = 18 dropsa
3% DILUTION
This rate is recommended for specific localized discomfort.
• 10 mL/ 2 tsp = 9 drops
• 15 mL/ 3 tsp/ 1 tbsp = 13 drops
• 30 mL/ 6 tsp/ 2 tbsp/ 1 oz = 27 drops
5% DILUTION
This rate is recommended for short-term use for a specific concern, no longer than two weeks.
• 10 mL/ 2 tsp = 15 drops
• 15 mL/ 3 tsp/ 1 tbsp = 22 drops
• 30 mL/ 6 tsp/ 2 tbsp/ 1 oz = 45 drops
10% DILUTION
10% dilution
This rate is recommended for small areas of concern and acute situations.
• 10 mL/ 2 tsp = 30 drops
• 15 mL/ 3 tsp/ 1 tbsp = 45 drops
• 30 mL/ 6 tsp/ 2 tbsp/ 1 oz = 90 drops
Different Types of Carrier Oils
WHAT IS A CARRIER OIL?
Carrier oils are named because they “carry” essential oil to the skin. Carrier oils refer to base oils that are used to dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin. Carrier oils are typically cold-pressed oils that are produced from fatty portions of specific plants.
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Using a carrier oil to dilute the essential oil helps to:
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• Increases the surface absorption
• Enhances absorption through dry skin
• Reduces the rate of evaporation
• Prevents skin sensitivities.
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To dilute an essential oil you add it to a “carrier” or “base” oil. Determining when and how to dilute is a personal decision that should be based on user preferences, oil chemistry, and personal sensitivity.
COCONUT OIL:
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the most versatile carrier oil
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anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal
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use it in its whole form for DIY recipes
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use it in its liquid format (the proteins have been removed so it stays liquid) for roller bottle recipes.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CARRIER OILS:
JOJOBA OIL:
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• best for using on your face as it mimics the skin's natural oil properties
• has a slightly nutty aroma
• makes a lovely make-up remover and absorbs easily into the skin
ARGAN OIL:
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since its rich in antioxidants, vitamin A + E, argan oil is helpful healing and reducing inflammation
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best for hair, nails and skin support
GRAPE SEED OIL:
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• high in proteins, minerals, vitamin E, and linoleic acid making it great for cosmetic applications
• use in sunscreen, creams, and lotions
• has anti-bacterial properties and lightweight (good choice for acne-prone skin)
OLIVE OIL:
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has many benefits to the body making it a good choice to add into a veggie capsule for taking essential oils internally
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non-greasy and will not clog pores (a good choice for dry skin and dry hair)
SWEET ALMOND OIL:
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• highly rich in vitamin E and antioxidants
• supportive in skin rejuvenation, retaining moisture, and nourishing the skin (a good choice for massage, face and nail serums)
AVOCADO OIL:
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the thickets oil to use with essential oils
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rich in nutrients, it is good to use for irritable conditions such as psoriasis and eczema
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dries slowly making it good for massage
Roller Bottles
WHY USE ROLLER BOTTLES?
Roll-on bottles, often called roller bottles, are useful for the following reasons:
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1. You can use them to create blends customized to your needs.
2. Your blends can be pre-diluted and ready for use.
3. They make it easy to apply blends without creating a mess.
4. They can be conveniently carried on your person or in a bag to use whenever you need them.
The most common and easiest roller bottle size is 10 mL. It’s small enough to carry with you in your purse but big enough to last through a bunch of applications. Mine usually last at least 4-6 weeks, depending on which one it is.
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Once you’re done using your roll-on, empty essential oil rollers can easily be cleaned and re-filled to re-use again.
WHICH SIZE OF ROLLER BOTTLE SHOULD YOU MAKE?
ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES FOR ROLLER BOTTLES
The most common and easiest roller bottle size is 10 mL. It’s small enough to carry with you in your purse but big enough to last through a bunch of applications. Mine usually last at least 4-6 weeks, depending on which one it is.
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Once you’re done using your roll-on, empty essential oil rollers can easily be cleaned and re-filled to re-use again.
GENERAL DILUTION RATES IN ROLL-ON BOTTLES
• 0.5% for infants 6-24 months: 1 drop of essential oil to 10 mL (=2 tsp) of carrier oil
• 1% for elderly or facial application: 3 drops of essential oil to 10 mL (=2 tsp) of carrier oil
• 2% for daily use: 6 drops of essential oil to 10 mL (=2 tsp) of carrier oil
• 5% for short term use: 15 drops of essential oil to 10 mL (=2 tsp) of carrier oil
HOW TO MAKE A ROLLER BOTTLE
• Start with a 10 ml glass roller bottle
• Add the drops of essential oil.
• Fill the rest of the 10 ml roller bottles with carrier oil. It’s helpful to use a little
funnel like these when filling the roller bottles with carrier oils. Be sure to leave a
little space at the top so that’s there’s room to put the roller ball back on.
• Snap-on the rollerball
• Shake the bottle to mix the carrier oil and essential oils
• Let sit for 24 hours so the essential oils have time to blend.