Do you need to mix with a carrier oil or dilute or just put directly on?
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Either or. To stretch it out to make it last longer use a carrier. This is a safe oil to use without dilution, however it just depends on the sensitivity of your skin, as it does have a cooling effect.
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I mix it with a non scented lotion, 2-4 drops for a few pumps (1/5 oz) of lotion. I have put it on directly too, but it is easier to get even with lotion. Carrier oils work but at least for my skin they took a long time to dry.
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A good dilution rule to remember is 1 drop of essential oil to 1 tsp of carrier oil for adults and 1 drop essential oil for 1 TBSP of carrier oil for children. Here is a post Plant Therapy did and it has a dilution chart you can look at: http://essentialoilblogging.com/2013/09/05/essential-oil-safety-101-dont-miss-this/
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No u don't dilute it. Its baby oil like, works GREAT and u obly need a little.... it even dissolves left over wax on skin. love it and it smells great
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Lemon oil may be diluted or mixed with other ingredients. Essential oils tend to be more pure usually
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I do think a diluted mix would work. It is really powerful stuff. I would follow directions on bottle and try a Small corner first but I think it would work
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No, it mentions you may use it when diluted but it is intended for auromatherapy. If you mean therapeutic in terms of using it for buety products or internally you will want therapeutic/food grade oil, its harder to find and more expensive.
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Do not dilute. I apply with a clean cloth then wipe with a pair of micro-fiber towels.
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You have to mix it with something first. At my house I used coconut oil, but you can use olive oil from your kitchen. I believe it helps with diffusing.
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Essential Oils should be mixed in carrier oils, but if you want to mix them with water or a cream, lotion,etc.,you need to make an emulsion. I do it with glycerine (an emulsifier) for creams or lotions or using "Dawn"(liquid dish washer detergent with biosurfactants,another emulsifier). Mix the drops of E.O. with the "Dawn",then add to the water.
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That I am not sure of, but I would recommend diluting it if you are using it as a topical due to strength of oil. I would suggest researching it before using it. that way.
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I think that depends on the thickness, heaviness of the oil used. you might need to dilute it.
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Kay, the only oils that should be used are 100% essential oils. No blends that have carrier oils will work very well or at all. Make sure you use distilled water filled to the line that supports the top. Then add about 7 drops of oil.
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to use it topically, YES you need a carrier. To diffuse it, no, you don't need a carrier. Even if you get away with using it undiluted, you are increasing your chance of sensitization and reactions with every use. Be careful.
800662
Essential oils in general need a carrier oil. Essential oils are concentrated and potent. Since this is a concentrated essential oil, it needs a carrier oil.
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It's full strength, so I mixed it in an eye-dropper bottle with 20% distilled water. I simply put a few drops on the skin with the dropper and rub it in. Make sure hands and body parts are clean.
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No, never use them undiluted on the skin. You can mix with a carrier oil to dilute them if you want to apply to the skin.