How To Mix (or Blend) Essential Oils

Written by Lynnette on March 1, 2007 | Comments (2)

By adding two or more Essential Oils together, you increase their effect considerably.

For example, if Lavender and Chamomile are both good for anti-inflammatory purposes, then by combining them, their effect will be even greater together as an anti-inflammatory than either of them used alone.

Here's what I've learned about combining (blending) Essential Oils... specifically, how many drops should be used for various purposes.

By mixing 2-4 Essential Oils together that have the same therapeutic properties, you can create a blend that works synergistically and with more intensity than using just one oil alone.

However, according to Valerie Gennari Cooksley, a certified aromatherapist: "high concentrations of Essential Oil usage can produce the opposite effect. For example, Lavender Essential Oil can cause restlessness, agitation, and insomnia if too much is used rather than relaxation."

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2 Comments

charlotte said:

hi
im new to making bath bombs im using a kit ibaught but want to learn how to mix the oil blends my self as the kit is already a make up mix i would like to no what oils i need to do this and how much oil i need to put in my spray gun any information will be appraciated thanks

June 28, 2008 8:36 AM | Reply to this Comment

louise said:

can i mix any together? or do i have to have set amounts and mixtures to follow?

March 17, 2007 4:54 AM | Reply to this Comment