FYI - General Info:
3 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 tablespoon (tbls)
2 tablespoons (tbls) = 1 ounce (oz)
6 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 ounce (oz)
10 milliliter (ml) = 1/3 oz.
15 milliliter (ml) = 1/2 oz.
30 milliliter (ml) = 1 oz.
10 milliliter (ml) = approximately 300 drops
Generally 2 drops of Essential Oil should be used per Tsp of Carrier Oil (but follow individual recipes if available.)
Generally it takes from 1 to 2 oz of carrier oil for a full body massage.

Generally you can use any kind of natural carrier oil except mineral oil. There are lots to choose from and each has their own properties. For most applications, I prefer our own Massage Lotion is a unique carrier product specially formulated to offer the silky, non-greasy feel of a high-quality lotion. Massage Lotion provides the skin with the benefits of natural ingredients - aloe vera, myrrh, sweet almond, sage, eucalyptus, and vitamin E. or Mixing Oil is a premium carrier oil that is designed to dilute essential oils for topical body application. Our Mixing Oil is a wonderful combination of expelled, or cold pressed oils of grapeseed, safflower, primrose and Vitamin E is added as a natural preservative. You can also use lotions, bath/shower gels, toothpaste, shampoos, shaving gels, bubble bath - as long as they are safe, free of carcinogens, toxins, dioxins, contaminates and other potentially harmful ingredients.  All products on this site are safe and free of artificial colors or fragrances.

Here are some other ideas on how to use your essential oils:

DIRECT APPLICATION:  - Undiluted Lavender oil and Tea Tree oil may be applied directly to skin (spot treatments), but we recommend diluting all other essential oils.  Click Here for some of our recommendations. This is especially important for first-time users, children and those with sensitive skin.  Never put essential oil into the eyes.  If you accidentally do, use our Mixing Oil or olive oil to dilute. DO NOT rinse with water; oil and water do not mix.  Using water will push oil deeper into sensitive tissues.

AIR SPRAYS - Sprays are an effective method of using the essential oils for various reasons.  Water forms the base of the formula, and as essential oils are insoluble in water they can be dissolved in alcohol first.  Method:  1) Dissolve essential oils in alcohol and mix well.  2) Add alcohol and essential oil mixture to water.  3) Pour into a spray bottle.  4) Shake well before use.  5)  Keep out of the reach of children.

BATHS, BODY - Mix 5 to 8 drops essential oil with our bath & Shower gel  or Bubble Bath, then add to the bathwater. Relax in tub for 20 minutes and then rest for 1/2 hour.   If you try to add the oil 'neat', or without a carrier, the oil will pool on top of the water, this could cause skin irritation.  Relax in tub for 20 minutes and then rest for at least 1 hour. 

3-4 drops for children who have not reached puberty.  Soak for 10 minutes.

1-2 drops for small children.  Soak for 5 minutes.  Orange is calming. (Dilute skin irritant oils in 5 ml carrier oil before adding to the water)

BATH, FOOT - Prepare a foot bath in a large bowl. Cold water will stimulate circulation and be refreshing on a hot summer day when you feel heavy and tired.  A hot foot bath helps relax the whole body and helps soothe women with gynecological problems, like cramps and weak or missed periods, as well as poor circulation.  2 drops in a foot bath, e.g. cypress for sweaty feet; and peppermint for sore and tired feet.  Soak feet in water for 15-20 minutes.

BATH SALTS - Ingredients: 

• 1 cup Dead Sea salt, regular sea salt or Epsom salt, or a blend of two or three of these salts.

• 5-8 drops of your selected essential oil or essential oil blend. Be sure and take heed in the safety data for the oil(s) you choose to use. 

Directions: Place the salt mixture into a bowl. Add 5-8 drops of your chosen essential oils. Mix very well with a fork. Add the mixture to a pretty jar or container that has a tight fitting lid.  After a day, you may wish to mix well again to ensure that the oils have blended very well. Do not use the entire cup of salt in one bath. After you have drawn your bathwater, add about 1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) of the bath salt to your bath water.

Mix well to ensure that the salt has dispersed well in the tub and hop on in. It's best to add the bath salts just before getting in the tub instead of while the water is running so that the essential oils don't evaporate before you get into the tub. Using this bath salt blend is safer than adding pure EOs directly to the bath water and adds minerals and other beneficial properties of the salts.

BODY LOTION - Add 5 to 20 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz Rebound, Tender Care, or Tangible massage lotion. Mix

BODY SPRITZER - Mix 40 oz of distilled water or pure hydrosol with 30 to 50 drops of pure essential oil. Shake well before spraying

BUSINESS CARDS - Put a dab of your "signature" oil onto your business cards. This helps people to remember you. Good one to try would be Lavender.

CAR - Many places sell cute little ceramic or clay pieces. I have a small cherub for instance - hanging from the mirror of my car. When I go somewhere I just drop 2 or 3 drops of the essential oil into the back of it and it diffuses throughout the car. It's wonderful and you can match the oil to your needs. If you need to lift your spirits - Joy is wonderful. When you're driving long distance - Lemon or Grapefruit can pick you up when you're feeling a bit tired

COMPRESSES, HOT or COLD - Hot compresses are relaxing. In addition, they open the pores of the skin so that essential oils can penetrate faster and deeper.  They also ease cramps and tension.

Compresses are useful in the treatment of:

• Pain - headaches, joints (arthritis), backache, stomach ache

• Muscular - aches and pains

• Sprains - tendons, muscles and ligaments.

• Bruises - sport injuries or accidents.

• Spasms - spastic colon

• Colic - renal or digestive

• Swelling - joints and tissue

Types of Compresses:

• HOT - chronic pain such as backache, muscle pain, spasms, colic, ear ache, menstrual pain, while in labor.

• COLD - chronic pain, inflammation, fever, headaches, swelling, nose bleeds, bleeding wounds,

• HOT AND COLD, ALTERNATING - sprains

Method

• Place 2-3 drops essential oil in 250 ml (1 cup) water (hot or cold depending on what compress is needed)

• Agitate slightly to mix the oils

• Use a face cloth, small towel or flannel and lay it on top of the water to soak up the oil.

• Wring out slightly and place on affected area

• Place plastic on top of the wet towel and then cover with a small dry towel and leave until necessary to replace.  Compresses are changed frequently.  Hot compress when it has cooled down, and cold compress when it has warmed up from the body heat.

DIFFUSE - Diffusing essential oils releases oxygenating molecules as well as negative ions, which reduce bacteria in the air. The diffuser disperses oil without the heating or burning that can render the oil therapeutically less beneficial.

This option is best for non-contact and works well for oils that assist with breathing.  Use to clean the air, set the atmosphere and to support a meditative state.   Use our single species blends and singles 'neat', or undiluted to maintain a jet that mists without clogging.  For more information go to Benefits of Diffusing and How to Diffuse Essential Oils.

DOUCHE - 1-2 drops to 500 ml of water e.g. tea tree or lavender

GARGLE - 1 drop Tea Tree in half a glass of lukewarm water, gargle and spit out.  Repeat.

IN YOUR HOME - Add a few drops to any cleaning water. Essential oils may be used as disinfectants after an illness.  Most essential oils have good germicidal properties and are very effective when a room needs to be disinfected.  They are also effective as a precautionary measure during flu epidemics, since they support the body's immune system.  Use as  insect repellents. Laundry:  Recent studies have shown that eucalyptus oil kills dust mites. To effectively take care of the problem, add 25 drops of eucalyptus oil to each wash load.  Add a few drops of essential oil to a washing machine to promote hygiene.  Place a few drops on an old washcloth and add to the dryer for a fresh scent.  

Click Here for more ideas on use of Essential Oils in the Home

HOT TUBS,  JACUZZIS, AND SAUNAS - Hot tubs, Jacuzzis , and saunas act as reservoirs for germs, especially if you entertain frequently.  Lavender, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, thyme, lemon, or grapefruit can be used to disinfect and fragrance the water.  Use about 3 drops per person.

For saunas, add several drops of rosemary, thyme, pine, or lavender to a spray bottle with water and then spray down the surfaces.  You can also use the scented water to splash on the hot sauna stones

INHALATION - This is often thought of as the "only" way to use aromatherapy, but as you can see there is more to it than just sniffing.

• Diffusing the oils into the air is fabulous. Of course I am biased, but a warm air diffuser which atomizes the oils into a microfine mist is definitely the way to go. The oils can remain suspended this way for quite some time. According to research the cold air diffusing (of certain oils) may:
  -- reduce bacteria, fungus, mold
  -- improve concentration and mental clarity
  -- relive tension and headaches and so on.

• Deep nasal inhalation from the bottle for respiratory congestion, sinusitis or headaches.

• Place 2 or 3 drops in the palm of your hand. Briskly rub hands together and then cup your hands over your mouth and nose. Breathe deeply.

• Add 5 or 6 drops of essential oils to a bowl of hot water or in a mug.  Inhale the vapors that rise from the bowl. You can use this very effectively for stuffy noses during the winter months by placing a towel over the head and bowl - making that "steam tent contraption".  For the mug cup your hands around the mug and do deep nasal inhalation for respiratory congestion.  2 drops for children - do not leave them unsupervised with hot water.  3-5 drops in hot water, e.g. 3 drops marjoram for depression; eucalyptus for colds and flu; 3 drops neroli for relaxation and pleasant fragrance.

• A couple of drops of oils can be applied to a tissue, cotton ball or handkerchief and then inhaled.  Your "sniffy" can be placed in a small plastic zip lock bag. and used later on. This is especially nice for traveling if your nose gets stuffy when you fly or if you become nauseous - peppermint would be nice. 

• Place 6 to 10 drops of pure essential oil on a tissue or towel, then breathe deeply. This dry method is preferred for people with asthma, since the steam method may bring on an asthma attack.

• Several drops added to purified water in a spray bottle can be a wonderful air freshener. Simply shake well before each use and then mist your entire house.

• Potpourri can be refreshed with your favorite essential oil.

• Drop a couple of drops of your favorite oil onto cotton balls and place in the vents of your home.

• Essential oils can be used with humidifiers and vaporizers. (Please just check your model first). The ones to try would be peppermint, lemon, eucalyptus and frankincense.

MASSAGE - Add 10 to 20 drops of pure essential oils per 1 oz of our Massage Lotion or Mixing Oil then massage into the skin for a wonderful massage or quick skin treatment.  Our Mixing Oil has pure healthy ingredients and is the perfect aromatherapy carrier and massage oil. 

PERFUME - Our pure essential oils are the plant essence and contain no carrier or filler oils, and they penetrate the skin rapidly.  To have a scent last as an applied fragrance, it is best to mix with our carrier oil.  We recommend the blends Wealthy or Nerola for women and Healthy for men, or try creating your own scent.  Add 20 drops of your favorite oil/blend to 1 tablespoon of Jojoba oil. Note:  Jojoba rarely goes rancid.

PERSONAL CARE: - Add 15 drops of essential oil (peppermint is excellent) to 8 ounces of pure water for mouthwash.  Add your favorite scent to your personal care products e.g. Refresh Bath/Shower Gel, to our Massage Lotion and to Ultimate Shampoo.

DROPS ON A PILLOW - 1-2 drops on either side of pillow, e.g. lavender for headaches or insomnia, pine for asthma, neroli, clary sage or geranium for anxiety.

SKIN CARE TONIC - Mix 4 oz of Distilled water or pure hydrosol with 20 to 30 drops of pure essential oil.  Shake well before each use.  Avoid spraying into eyes.  Refrigerate to enhance refreshing effect.  Use this method for sunburns, poison ivy, poison oak - anytime that direct application would be painful.

SPOT TREATMENT - 1 drop essential oils on affected area, e.g. lavender or tea tree for pimples, blisters, boils or bug bites. Do not spot treat with cinnamon, peppermint, melissa or any other hazardous or skin irritant oils.  Do not pour undiluted essential oil into ears, eyes, nose or any other body cavities.

TOPICAL APPLICATION - Pulse Points, Feet - Mix 1 to 2 drops of essential oil with equal drops of Mixing Oil or 1 dime size drop of Massage Lotion. Rub onto bottoms of feet or into pulse points.  Soles of Feet - This is an extremely popular way to start out and is very effective - and a wonderful thing for children. Lavender, Chamomile, or Composure blend on the soles of the feet of children makes them sleep like babies again. The oils can be used neat on the soles of the feet (4 - 6 drops total - Infants or Toddlers 1-2 drops - older children 3-4 drops), but do dilute them the first few times to check sensitivity level - You must dilute oils in a carrier oil or lotion when using on children.

VAPORIZE: - Essential oils can be used with humidifiers and vaporizers. (Please just check your model first). Add 10-20 drops of undiluted essential oil to the water unit of a cool vaporizer or humidifier.  The ones to try would be peppermint, lemon, eucalyptus and frankincense.