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Dilution Chart: Essential Oil

Dilution is essential for safe and effective use of essential oils. A carrier oil should be used to dilute the essential oils and help the body absorb them. The chart provides dilution percentages for essential oils with carrier oils for different age groups and conditions, ranging from 0.25% for infants to 10% for severe issues. The general dilution of 1% is recommended for children over 2, during pregnancy, and for the elderly. Less is always more when it comes to using essential oils.

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Dilution Chart: Essential Oil

Dilution is essential for safe and effective use of essential oils. A carrier oil should be used to dilute the essential oils and help the body absorb them. The chart provides dilution percentages for essential oils with carrier oils for different age groups and conditions, ranging from 0.25% for infants to 10% for severe issues. The general dilution of 1% is recommended for children over 2, during pregnancy, and for the elderly. Less is always more when it comes to using essential oils.

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essential oil

DILUTION CHART
DILUTION % EO DROPS CARRIER
.25% - for children 6 mos - 2 yrs. Up
to 0.50% for a short period of time 1 4 tsp.
when condition is acute.
Diluting
Diluting is essential to good essential oil use 1% - This is the general dilution for
and avoiding things like sensitization and over kids over 2, during pregnancy and 1 1 tsp.
use. Using a carrier oil also helps the body for the elderly and frail.
absorb the essential oil in the most effective
way. Dilution doesn't lessen the effectiveness 2% - Great dilution for those over 6 2 1 tsp.
of essential oils, it enhances them! years of age

Carrier oils (just a few common ones!):


3% - 5%- for short term use for an 1 tsp.
Coconut oils • Olive oil acute issue. 3-5
Avocado oil • Sweet Almond oil •
Grapeseed oil • Jojoba oil
10% - Occasionally for very severe
issues. Not to exceed 25%. 10 1 tsp.
Sources: Robert Tisserand, Sylla Hanger,
Aromahead Institute, AIA, NAHA The best thing to remember in aromatherapy is
"Less is always more!"
Questions? Contact Shannon Dennis
[email protected] • 440-371-2230 • www.facebook.com/groups/ScentsableHealth • www.scentsablehealth.com

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