Essential-Oil-Guide

Base oils, or carrier oils, are vegetable oils that are used to dilute essential oils so that they can be safely applied to the skin. It is necessary to do this because essential oils are so concentrated that they can discolor or irritate the skin otherwise. See other Essential Oil Safety Tips .

Here is a listing of many carrier oils with some of their properties.

These essential oil massage recipes are known to promote a calming tranquility. Enjoy!

Instructions:

Mix with 4 tsp (20 ml) of a carrier oil and massage into the skin.

Recipe 1

• German Chamomile - 3 drops
• Lavender - 5 drops
• Bergamot - 4 drops

Recipe 2

• Lavender - 4 drops
• Clary Sage - 4 drops
• Melissa - 4 drops

Recipe 3

• Neroli- 6 drops
• Geranium- 3 drops
• Ylang Ylang- 3 drops

Recipe 4

• Myrrh - 5 drops
• Rose - 5 drops
• Rosewood - 2 drops

Recipe 5

• Petitgrain- 5 drops
• Jasmine - 4 drops
• Sweet Orange - 3 drops

Use these massage formulas to help nod off into a restful night’s sleep.Instructions:

Before going to bed, massage one of these belnds into your upper chest, shoulders, back and back of neck.

Recipe 1

• Celery - 4 drops
• Lavender - 4 drops
• Nutmeg - 4 drops
• Lemon -3 drops
• Hazelnut - 1 teaspoon (5 ml)

Recipe 2

• Mandarin - 4 drops
• Lavender - 4 drops
• Nutmeg - 3 drops
• Lemon - 3 drops
• Dill - 2 drops
• Sweet Almond - 1 teaspoon (5 ml)

Recipe 3

• Spruce - 4 drops
• Marjoram - 4 drops
• Melissa - 4 drops
• Allspice - 3 drops
• Sesame - 1 teaspoon (5 ml)

Baths are a great way to unwind and relax the stresses of the day away. Enjoy these essential oil bath recipes as you melt away into the warm water.

Use this essential oil recipe if your have problem skin to help rejuvenate it.

Instructions:

Wash your skin thoroughly and then massage in the recipe of your choice a little at a time. You can apply these formulas daily.

Recipe 1

• Myrrh - 10 drops
• Chamomile - 10 drops
• Bois de Rose - 5 drops
• Lavender - 5 drops
• Kukui Nut - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

Recipe 2

• Sandalwood - 10 drops
• Lavender - 10 drops
• Bois de Rose - 10 drops
• Sesame - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Flaxseed - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)

Use this essential oil recipe if your have oily skin to help rejuvenate it.

 Instructions:

Wash your skin thoroughly and then massage in the recipe of your choice a little at a time. You can apply these formulas daily.

Recipe 1

• Ylang-Ylang - 10 drops
• Lemon - 10 drops
• Cypress - 5 drops
• Petitgrain - 5 drops
• Grapeseed - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

Recipe 2

• Orange - 10 drops
• Lemon - 10 drops
• Petitgrain - 10 drops
• Grapeseed - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

Use this essential oil recipe if your have dry skin to help rejuvenate it.

Instructions:

Wash your skin thoroughly and then massage in the recipe of your choice a little at a time. You can apply these formulas daily.

Recipe 1

• Sandalwood - 10 drops
• Bois de Rose - 10 drops
• Lavender - 10 drops
• Avocado - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

Recipe 2

• Lavender - 10 drops
• Chamomile - 10 drops
• Palmarosa - 10 drops
• Sesame - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

Use this essential oil recipe if your have “normal” skin to help rejuvenate it

 Instructions:

Wash your skin thoroughly and then massage in the recipe of your choice a little at a time. You can apply these formulas daily.

Recipe 1

• Chamomile - 10 drops
• Bois de Rose - 10 drops
• Benzoin - 10 drops
• Hazelnut - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

Recipe 2

• Lavender - 10 drops
• Chamomile - 5 drops
• Fennel - 5 drops
• Benzoin - 5 drops
• Geranium - 5 drops
• Hazelnut - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)