As a general rule, children and elderly are more sensitive to essential oils; therefore, they do not need the same essential oil concentration level a healthy adult would use. Please use the dilution ratios below as a best practices guideline:
Appropriate Dilution
1%
- Children
- Elderly
- Expectant mothers
2%
- Topical, whole body lotions and oils
4%
- For concentrated massage oil (local areas)
|
Carrier Volume |
1% |
2% |
4% |
|
1/2 oz (1-T) |
3 drops |
6 drops |
12 drops |
|
1 oz (2-T) |
6 drops |
12 drops |
24 drops |
|
2 oz (4 T) |
12 drops |
24 drops |
48 drops |
|
4 oz (1/2 cups) |
24 drops |
48 drops |
96 drops |
|
8 oz (1 cup) |
48 drops |
96 drops |
192 drops |
|
16 oz (2 cups) |
96 drops |
192 drops |
384 drops |