Essential oils can aid in relaxation and boost energy.
Mixing essential oils provides a simple way to create a signature scent. Health food stores sell essential oils such as lemon, patchouli and mint. Before beginning, consider what type of fragrance you would like to achieve. The Aromatherapy Registration Council compares oils to music and suggests blends containing at least three oils: a high note, what you smell first, followed by a middle note. The bass note is the scent that lasts longest. Blending essential oils will work best if you use oils from the same family, such as citrus family or floral.
Instructions
1. Place vials of essential oils together and choose at least three to mix together. Smell the combinations until you find one that is pleasing. (See References for examples of each type.)
2. Base a blend on 25 drops total of essential oil. Use the most drops of high notes, followed by middle notes and the fewest of low notes. For example, combine 12 drops of the high note, eight drops of the middle note and five drops of the low note.
3. Test the scent as you go along by placing a drop on a strip of a coffee filter. Let the strip sit in a warm, dry place for at least 20 minutes, and smell it multiple times to get an idea of how the blend is developing.
4. Mix eight drops of the essential oil blend into a 1-oz. vial of jojoba oil. This dilution will make the blend easier to wear and help it last longer.
5. Allow the mixture to settle before use to ensure the oils blend together. Over time, the scent may change as the oils age and settle.
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