

Often two is sufficient and sometimes even one individual oil will doĪnother way of classifying essential oils is under the following headings: spicy, floral, citrus, woody, green, and resins. Have an antagonistic effect on each other and the benefits of the It is best to use up to threeĭifferent essential oils. Ratio is a good place to begin - three parts top note to two parts When you are blending essential oils, it often works best when you use an oil from each note. Notes and can be described, for example as 'top middle'. They tend to be the last impression of a blend. Last the longest and are usually the most relaxing and sedating oils. base notes - the slowest to evaporate, so.Also good for balancing and relaxing the mind. Medium volatility and tend to affect the functions and general Subtle fragrances which usually last throughout a massage. middle notes - These are warm, soft and.They tend to give the first impression of a blend and Quickest to evaporate and the most stimulating and uplifting to the mindĪnd body. top notes - the lightest fragrances which are.Most essential oilsįall into one of three categories depending on their volatility. Is it for personal use? To fragrance a room? For therapeutic purposes? Do you want to use your blend for an aromatherapy massage? Your reason will help determine which oils you choose to blend, and how you blend them.ĭifferent oils have different rates of evaporation. This depends on why you want to make the blend. You need to find your own end aroma and the best way to do this is byīlending your selected essential oils in different combinations. For instance, I really like spicy, earthy and citrus smells, Sometimes it works really well.and otherĪs you have probably experienced, certain aromas suit some people and Really like and some blends that you really love! One of my favouriteĪnd in the past I have tried to mix it with just about every otherĮssential oil I have. You will find that there are particular essential oils that you Properties of the individual oils and, most importantly, how they work By experimenting you will discover more about the To get the best results you may need to do some research andĮxperimenting.and don't necessarily expect to get it rightĮvery single time! The journey can sometimes be just as important as theĮnd result. Blending Essential Oils - Simple But Powerfulīlending essential oils can be easy and great fun! Blending simply means the mixing together of essential oils and carrier oils.
