To determine dosage, here are some basic concepts:
1 ml of essential oil = about 25 drops of essential oil
Example: 10% essential oil in 100ml bottle = 10ml essential oil = approximately 250 drops of essential oil
Another example: 10% essential oil in a 50ml bottle = 5ml essential oil = 125 drops of essential oil
The following dosages are for guidance only and depend on many criteria. It is recommended to contact a professional.
Clarification: The term “children” refers to 5+ years of age.
First use: skin application of essential oils
Depending on the desired benefit and the age of the user, various modes of application are possible via the dermal route:
In native app:
Apply directly to the affected area: if there are pimples, herpes, etc…
dose:
Babies: Dilute 1 drop of essential oil with vegetable oil (such as sweet almond oil) in the palm of your hand
Children: 2 drops of essential oil mixed with vegetable oil in palm
Adults: 3 to 4 drops of essential oil diluted with vegetable oil in palm of hand
Anointing as a topical treatment:
Effects: pain, contracture, tension, hematoma, burning pain, cellulite…
dose:
Babies: Dilute 1% essential oils in vegetable oil (such as sweet almond oil)
Children: 3% essential oil mixed with vegetable oil
Adults: 5% to 10% essential oil mixed with vegetable oil
In massage, on larger surfaces:
Action: relax
dose:
Babies: Dilute 1% essential oils in vegetable oil
Children: 3% essential oil mixed with vegetable oil
Adults: 3% to 5% essential oil diluted with vegetable oil
In the bath:
Essential oils are insoluble in water and must be mixed with a neutral base (vegetable oil, liquid soap, shampoo, etc.).
What it does: Relaxing (e.g. Lavandula Angustifolia), Decongestant (Eucalyptus Radiata)…
Dosage: The dosage is for reference only, but pay attention to the ratio of essential oils to the amount of water in the bath.
Babies: Add 1 to 2 drops of essential oil mixed with neutral base to baby bath
Children: Mix 2 to 3 drops of essential oil with a neutral base. WARNING: Vegetable oil can make the bottom of the tub slippery.
Adults: Mix 5 to 10 drops of essential oil with a neutral base.
In cosmetics:
Actions: regeneration, healing, anti-wrinkle, moisturizing, etc…
dose:
Children: Mix a few drops of essential oil (1%) with cream or oil
Adults: Mix a few drops of essential oil (1 to 2%) with face cream or oil
On the hair:
Function: anti-oil, anti-dandruff
Dosage: 3-5 drops mixed with shampoo
Specific action: Repel lice eg (Lavandula angustifolia)
Dry use: Apply a few drops directly to the affected area of ​​the scalp
Second use: Pulmonary route
on the sense of smell
For targeted personal therapeutic use: place yourself over the bottle of essential oil and take 5 slow breaths (put your nose over the bottle, inhale 5 times, gently push away, exhale 5 times)
inhale
Place your face over the inhaler with 2-4 drops of breathing oil and warm water. If you don’t have an inhaler, you can use a bowl of hot water and cover your head with a cloth. IMPORTANT PRECISION: Do not heat water with essential oils, but mix them at the last moment.
broadcasting
In order to respect the aromatic molecules, the basic rule is never to heat essential oils. It is recommended to avoid diffusers that heat essential oils. There are several devices currently on the market. There are two main modes of transmission:
1) Pour essential oils into a glass of water, a diffuser that emits them in the form of tiny droplets (mist). These diffusers work on the cold micro-spray principle. The broadcast time is long (usually 60-90 minutes, some even up to 7 hours). The number of drops of essential oil depends on the type of diffuser and the surface of the room. The process has the advantage of providing a pleasant, relaxing or energizing olfactory atmosphere.
2) Glass Diffuser: Diffuse essential oils alone (without adding water) for 5 to 10 minutes every hour. Aroma molecules are then released to deliver all of their healing benefits, whether it’s cleaning the room (like Lemon), boosting breathing (like Ravintsara) or creating a relaxing atmosphere (like Lavender). The amount of essential oils to pour into a diffuser depends on the surface of the room and the type of diffuser.
Third use: the internal way
It is sometimes recommended to inhale essential oils by mixing them with sugar or honey. Essential oils are lipophilic (soluble in fatty substances) and it is recommended to ingest them with vegetable oils or fatty substances, the only food that can buffer the intensity of the taste and the causticity of the essential oils. However, some essential oils can be toxic to the liver, kidneys, and brain. Therefore, as a precautionary measure, it is best not to ingest it unless professional advice is sought.
Only a doctor is authorized to offer capsule (oral), egg (vaginal) and suppository (rectal) production.
Other Ways to Use Essential Oils
Essential oils can be used in the kitchen, but with caution. For this, essential oils must be added at the end of cooking preparations, once the dish is finished and cooked.
In fact, essential oils should not be heated so as not to alter their aromatic molecules and properties. If it is a dish with sauce, take part of the sauce with a spoon and add half a drop. Pour the contents of the spoon back onto the plate and taste. Proceed sparingly in this manner until the desired aromatic touch is achieved. Be careful when choosing essential oils and stick to the “established values”: lemon, sweet orange, rose, big green basil…
