How to Dilute Lavender Oil
Essential lavender oil has medicinal properties and is used to treat a number of conditions. The oil is mood altering and has a relaxing smell that can ease insomnia, stress and depression. It is also effective in treating joint and muscle pain, headaches, hair loss and skin problems, such as acne and eczema. Lavender essential oil should be diluted to between 2 and 3 percent in a carrier oil. This dilution recipe makes 1 fluid ounce of 2 percent lavender oil.
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Instructions
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Pour 1 fluid ounce of a carrier oil into an empty bottle. Most high-quality vegetable oils, including sesame, olive, avocado and hazelnut, work well as a carrier oil.
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Add 6 drops of lavender essential oil to the bottle using the eye dropper.
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Swirl the oils together and store the bottle in a dry, dark place.
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Tips & Warnings
Mix small amounts that you will use within a few months to ensure the potency of the oil.
The size of the drops will vary, so the dilution may end up somewhere between 2 and 3 percent.
Never use an essential oil directly on the skin without first diluting it. Topical applications of lavender pure essential oil can cause adverse allergic reactions that result in permanent reactions to the herb.
Lavender essential oil should be diluted to 2 to 3 percent. Do not use a dilution above 3 percent.
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