How to Use Aromatherapy Carrier Oils

How to Use Aromatherapy Carrier Oils

by Raven
(Canada)

I'm completely and totally new to aromatherapy, and while I'm totally excited, I'm also a little nervous. I've been doing lots of reading, finding out some great information ... but one question keeps bothering me.

If I make a blend with a carrier oil (so I can apply it to my skin) can I also diffuse it in the air? Or does the carrier oil mean it's only for the skin?

Thanks!

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Thanks!
by: Raven

I'm looking forward to trying this - hoping to get a new diffuser soon. :)

Using Your Diffuser
by: Kyley

Hi Raven,

For your diffuser, just fill up the bowl with water and add the 8 drops. The water is so the heat from the candle doesn't cook the oils. So you don't have to measure, just make sure it doesn't burn dry.

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by: Raven

Thanks!

How much water? Per 8 drops, for example - how much water would I put in??

how to use Aromatherapy Carrier OIls
by: gill

When using essential oils on the body or face, you need to dilute with a carrier oil, this is because they can easily burn or irriate you, it also helps the essential oils get into your system a lot more easier, the same applies if using essential oils in the bath.

In relation to do you need a carrier oil in a diffuser with the essential oils the answer is no. Mix it with water and upto 8 drops of your choosen essential oil, this will work perfectly.

Hope this helps

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