Use the following measurements as a guideline when diluting the essential oils in a carrier oil.
Be careful not to exceed the maximum drops of essential oil.
| Drops of Essential Oil |
Carrier Oil |
| Min |
Max |
Millilitres |
| 0 |
1 |
1 |
| 2 |
5 |
5 |
| 4 |
10 |
10 |
| 6 |
15 |
15 |
| 8 |
20 |
20 |
| 10 |
25 |
25 |
| 12 |
30 |
30 |
It will be seen that there should be a maximum of 30 drops of essential oil to 30 ml of carrier oil.
When buying essential oils, it is useful to know that approximately:
| 20 drops |
= 1 ml essential oil |
| 40 drops |
= 2 ml essential oil |
| 60 drops |
= 3 ml essential oil |
| 80 drops |
= 4 ml essential oil |
Note that a 10 ml bottle of essential oil will contain approximately 200 drops.
The number of drops of essential oil given in the following formulations are the maximum number that should be used in 30 milliliters of carrier oil.
Massage Oil Formulations
| Stress 1 |
| Bergamot | 9 drops |
| Geranium | 11 drops |
| Ginger | 10 drops |
| Stress 2 |
| Neroli | 3 drops |
| Lavender | 7 drops |
| Lemon | 20 drops |
| Muscular Pain |
| Lavender | 10 drops |
| Rosemary | 5 drops |
| Cypress | 15 drops |
| Tiredness |
| Lemon | 10 drops |
| Clary-sage | 5 drops |
| Lavender | 15 drops |
| Headaches |
| Lavender | 10 drops |
| Chamomile | 10 drops |
| Geranium | 10 drops |
| Insomnia |
| Marjoram | 9 drops |
| Vetivert | 8 drops |
| Lemon | 14 drops |
| Depression |
| Geranium | 15 drops |
| Neroli | 8 drops |
| Nutmeg | 12 drops |
| Viral infections |
| Vetivert | 10 drops |
| Lavender | 10 drops |
| Geranium | 10 drops |
| General Toning 1 |
| Basil | 10 drops |
| Lemongrass | 5 drops |
| Lavender | 15 drops |
| General Toning 2 |
| Thyme | 5 drops |
| Rosemary | 10 drops |
| Orange | 15 drops |
| Anti-cellulite 1 |
| Fennel | 8 drops |
| Lemon | 10 drops |
| Grapefruit | 12 drops |
| Anti-cellulite 2 |
| Basil | 10 drops |
| Thyme | 8 drops |
| Grapefruit | 12 drops |
Body Splashes
Body splashes are invigorating sprays that have a variety of uses. They can uplift or relax, stimulate or tone, depending on the essential oils used. Don't use these splashes however if you have sensitive skin.
| Ingredients: |
| Spring water | 500 ml |
| White Wine Vinegar | 100 ml |
| Vodka | 10 ml |
| Lavender | 5 drops |
| Sage | 5 drops |
| Lemon | 5 drops |
| Rosemary | 5 drops |
| Peppermint | 5 drops |
| Grapefruit | 5 drops |
First blend the essential oils together.
Add them to the vodka and shake well.
Leave them to settle, then add the vinegar.
Pour the whole mixture into 500 ml of spring water and again shake well.
Finally, pass the liquid through a paper coffee filter.
The longer you leave the essential oils in the vodka and vinegar mix before adding the water, the stronger the scent will be.
Eau De Cologne
| Formula 1 |
| Spring water | 30 ml |
| Vodka | 70 ml |
| Bergamot | 10 drops |
| Rosemary | 2 drops |
| Lemon | 10 drops |
| Orange | 20 drops |
| Neroli | 2 drops |
| Pettigraine | 1 drop |
| Bergamot | 2 drops |
| Formula 2 |
| Spring water | 30 ml |
| Vodka | 70 ml |
| Rose | 4 drops |
| Lemon | 2 drops |
| Orange | 2 drops |
| Basil | 1 drop |
| Neroli | 1 drop |
| Formula 3 |
| Spring water | 30 ml |
| Vodka | 70 ml |
| Palma Rosa | 10 drops |
| Orange | 8 drops |
| Pettigraine | 3 drops |
| Lime | 2 drops |
| Geranium | 1 drop |
First mix the essentials oils from the selected formulation and pour them into 70 ml 100% proof Vodka, stirring slowly but long enough to ensure complete dispersal of the oils.
Leave the mixture to stand for about 2 days and then add 30 ml of spring water.
Stir the mixture slowly but thoroughly. Leave to stand for at least another 2 days.
The fragrance will be stronger if you leave the mixture to mature for about four to six weeks.
Finally, pour the liquid though a paper coffee filter and bottle. If you find the aroma too strong, the eau de cologne can be further diluted by adding more spring water and mixing well.
