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STEP 7 - DILUTION PRECAUTIONS

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There are two terms you will want to know when applying your Essential Oils TOPICALLY: “DILUTION” and “NEAT.”

“NEAT” refers to application of an Essential Oil straight from the bottle and without dilution. Oils classified as NEAT can be applied topically without dilution because of their exceptionally mild chemistry. These oils would include Frankincense, Lavender, Melaleuca, Melissa, and Sandalwood.

“DILUTION” is a process in which Essential Oils are mixed with a CARRIER OIL (such as Fractionated Coconut Oil) that helps carry the Essential Oil onto the skin.

There are many benefits to diluting Essential Oils. Dilution is one of the MOST IMPORTANT aspects of effective topical application; it is also one of the most misunderstood. When used properly, carrier oils have been shown to IMPROVE Essential Oil topical application through several different pathways.

EVAPORATION is the primary issue in topical application, as body heat and the skin present a formidable barrier. One of the most important benefits of dilution is that it slows the “flash off” of the volatile aromatic compounds. This means that the amount of Essential Oil that you lose to the air is minimized and the rate of evaporation is reduced.

Diluting has also been shown to pass through your skin more efficiently than when you apply an Essential Oil neat. Diluting Essential Oils can also reduce the risk of sensitivity. It is advisable to use a carrier oil (again, Fractionated Coconut Oil is a common carrier oil) to dilute more potent oils, and when trying an oil for the first time. The recommend dilution ratio is typically one drop of Essential Oil to three drops of carrier oil.

Some of the more popular carrier oils include coconut oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, grape seed oil, and avocado oil.

Our carrier oil of choice is Fractionated Coconut Oil due to its long shelf life, odorless quality that doesn’t deter from the Essential Oil aroma, and lightweight texture.

Fractionated Coconut Oil has all the great qualities of coconut oil, but the proteins have been removed, allowing the oil to stay in liquid form. This is great to add to your future orders.

Some great ways to dilute your Essential Oils include:

• Roller Bottles: Mix Essential Oils with a carrier oil for convenient and safe topical application.

• Adding three to five drops to our unscented SPA HAND and BODY LOTION.

• Using our great line of Pre-Diluted Rollers that includes nine of our top oils and our whole emotional aromatherapy line.

QUESTION – HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO DILUTE YOUR ESSENTIAL OILS?