Essential Oil Basic Formulary
Essential oils can be used in a variety of applications. The following methods are only guidelines. There are many sources of information available with formulas for these applications. Some may recommend using a higher percentage of essential oils. Victorie Incorporated places an emphasis on essential oil safety and will generally recommend a lower percentage of essential oils. It is also very important to check the safety information about each essential oil you use.
Anointing Oil - Anointing Oils can be made using different concentrations of essential oils. To make an anointing oil with a 10% essential oil concentration you will need to add 3 ML (60-75 drops) of essential oil or essential oil blend to approximately 1 oz. of a carrier oil. Anointing oils do not need to have "in your face-strong" aroma to be effective. **Remember you are using concentrated pure plant extracts. Cinnamon, Cassia, Calamus and other oils are unsafe if used incorrectly.
Formula No.1:
Frankincense 35 Drops
Myrrh 35 Drops
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 oz.
Perfume – You can add up to 25 drops of essential oil to 1/3 ounce of carrier oil. There are two types of carrier oils that work well for perfumes, jojoba oil and fractionated coconut oil. These carrier oils have a long shelf life and are nearly odorless. Perfumes typically have dilution rates of 15-30% essential oil, 70-85% carrier oil or alcohol base. Perfumes with a concentration of 30% essential oils are typically applied only to the pulse points on the body.
Bath Salts – Add 5-10 drops of skin safe essential oil or essential oil blend to a 1/2 - 1 cup of bath salts, mix well and add to running bath water. Dead sea salts, Epson salts, or magnesium flakes can be used. Be sure to check the safety precautions about the essential oils.
Bath Oil – Add 5-10 drops of skin safe essential oils or essential oil blend to one ounce (tablespoon) of carrier oil. Pour a small amount of the blend into a tub of running water. Stir the water and oil together before getting in the tub. Be sure to check the safety precautions about the essential oils added to the carrier oil.
Massage - Add 15 drops of essential oils to 1 ounce of carrier oil for a 2.5% dilution rate. There are many different types of carrier oils; sweet almond oil, olive oil, soybean oil, jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil, etc. Be sure to check the safety precautions about the essential oils added to the carrier oil and shelf life of the fixed oils you chose. You do not want to use a high ratio of essential oils in a massage formula.
Shower Gel, Lotion, Toners, or Shampoo – Essential oils can be added to any unscented base product. Add essential oils or blend one drop at a time. Essential oils are very potent and a little bit goes a long way. Be sure to check the essential oil safety precautions about the essential oils.
Inhalation – You can add 1-2 drops of an essential oil on a tissue and inhale or simply inhale the oil straight from the bottle.
Room Freshener – Add 6-10 drops of an essential oil or essential oil blend to an aromatherapy diffuser.
Room Mist Spray – Add 30-50 drops of an essential oil or essential oil blend to an 8 oz. spray bottle. Fill the remainder of the bottle with distilled water. Most spray bottles of this size will be plastic. Plastic spray bottles can be used for this application. However, remember the oils will erode the plastic bottle in time. Be sure to check the essential oil safety precautions about the essential oils. Some sources recommend adding more essential oils, however, the 30-50 drops should be sufficient.