Blending of Essential Oils

Each essential oil contains its own exclusive therapeutic properties and fragrance; therefore, one should know what dilutions are needed and which other essential oils should be combined with them.

Essential oils are specifically used in aromatherapy treatments to balance, relax and invigorate the mind, body and spirit. Aroma therapists craftily blend the essential oils to create new and unique fragrances.

Blending of essential oils is divided into two parts – Aromatic Blending and Therapeutic Blending. These essential oils are blended with other carrier oils and are used for varieties of purposes.

Aromatic Blending of Essential Oils

Some of the essential oils are blended with carrier oils for producing aromas. These aromas not only contain essential oils but also include the natural ingredients.

Perfumers make use of produced chemicals obtained from essential oils as they are economical as compared to utilizing pure essential oils.

If blending is done in aromatherapy, only natural ingredients like absolutes, carrier oils, water, essential oils, grain alcohol, carbon dioxide and herbs are utilized. Essential oils are divided into various groups depended on their fragrances and they include:-

• Woodsy – Cedar and Pine
• Minty – Spearmint and Peppermint
• Floral – Jasmine, Neroli and Lavender
• Herbaceous – Rosemary, Marjoram and Basil
• Citrus – Lemon, Orange and Lime
• Spicy – Clove, Nutmeg and Cinnamon
• Earthy – Vetiver, Oakmoss and Patchouli

Essential oils which are in the similar group combine well with each other. Some blends of essential oils are:-

• Oriental and spicy oils blend well with citrus, oriental and floral oils.
• Florals combine well with citrusy, spicy and woodsy oils.
• Minty oils combine well with herbaceous, citrus, earthy and woodsy oils.
• Woodsy oils combine well with all groups.

Tips

• When one is producing a new combination, they should begin by taking small quantities of essential oils.
• Begin producing the blend by utilizing absolutes, essential oils and carbon dioxide. After creating it, dilute it by adding alcohol and carrier oils into it.
• Note down the measurement for each essential oil which is utilized with the number of drops.
• Then purchase the perfume sample bottles for storing them.
• Then labeling should be done properly.

Therapeutic Blending

This type of blending concentrates on producing a combination that will help the person in their physical or emotional condition. One should remember that one should choose essential oils not only for the therapeutic purposes but also these oils should not contain any safety issues or contraindications that can affect other portions of their health.

For example – One will not produce an arthritis combination that contains peanut oil, if one is sensitive to peanuts. Other thing to be remembered is that one should avoid those essential oils which can collide with their preferred objectives.