Essential oils are concentrated, so they should be blended into a carrier oil before they touch skin.

A simple rule of thumb

  • Face: about 3 drops in 30 ml of carrier oil.
  • Body: about 6 drops in 30 ml.
  • Massage or spot use: up to 12 drops in 30 ml, for short-term use.

Good carrier oils

Jojoba, sweet almond and fractionated coconut oil are all gentle and widely available.

Start low. You can always add a drop, but you cannot take one away.

Patch test a small amount on your inner arm and wait a day before wider use.