Blending Oils
The art of blending Essential Oils is a a fun enjoyable aspect of aromatherapy, which allows you to express your creative outlet. Blending Essential Oils plays a very important role in creating a synergy of essential oils that enhances the effectiveness of the individual oils.
Following is a handy chart to use when blending oils:
| Blend % | Amount of Essential Oil | Amount of Carrier Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Approx 1% blend | 2 drops (gtts) pure Essential Oil | 2 teaspoons Carrier Oil |
| Approx 2% blend | 4 drops (gtts) pure Essential Oil | 2 teaspoons Carrier Oil |
| Approx 3% blend | 6 drops (gtts) pure Essential Oil | 2 teaspoons Carrier Oil |
| Approx 1% blend | 4 drops (gtts) pure Essential Oil | 1 Tablespoon Carrier Oil |
| Approx 2% blend | 8 drops (gtts) pure Essential Oil | 1 Tablespoon Carrier Oil |
| Approx 3% blend | 12 drops (gtts) pure Essential Oil | 1 Tablespoon Carrier Oil |
| Approx 1% blend | 20 drops (gtts) pure Essential Oil | 100 ml Carrier Oil |
| Approx 2% blend | 40 drops (gtts) pure Essential Oil | 100 ml Carrier Oil |
| Approx 3% blend | 60 drops (gtts) pure Essential Oil | 100 ml Carrier Oil |
Handy Measurement Guide:
| milliliters | drops | teaspoons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ml | Contains approx 20 drops Essential Oils | |
| 5 ml | 100 drops Essential oil | 1 teaspoon |
| 20 ml | 1 metric tablespoon |
See Weights and Measures conversion chart for more information.