Blending

The way to learn how to blend oils successfully is to experiment. When you are creating new blends, remember to use very small amounts of oil. Blends will not always work out how you hoped, and you may be left with blends that you don’t want to use. By only using a few drops you … Read moreAromatherapy: Experimenting with Your Own Scents

Although you can use essential oils singly, aromatherapists like to blend two, three or more oils together to make a closer match to the person’s physical and emotional needs. The blend can include aromas particularly liked. For example, whilst a medicinal-smelling oil may work well as an antiseptic it helps if the aroma is pleasing … Read moreAromatherapy: Learning to Make your Own Blends

How to Start The room in which you make your blends must be odour-free and well ventilated so you don’t become overwhelmed by the aromas. Be sure there are no surfaces or pieces of furniture that might be damaged by spilt oils, and protect your clothing in case of splashes. Set aside time free from … Read moreAromatherapy: Rules for Blending

What are Carrier Oils? Most essential oils for home use need to be diluted. There is a while range of products that can act as suitable ‘carriers’ – mediums in which to dilute the essential oils. Usually the carrier is a vegetable oil, and it’s sometimes called a ‘base oil’. In many shops you can … Read moreAromatherapy: Choosing your Carrier Oil