Aromatherapy Oil Blend Guide
Most people when they enter a spa or aromatherapy facility are blown away by the amazing and instant scent of essential oils. They immediately make a statement of wellness and make you feel more relaxed, sooth the mind and feel more at ease.
As early as 4500 BC ancient cultures have used aromatic oils for healing and health. Throughout this time, people have experimented at home with essential oil blending in order to achieve optimal benefits and achieve the “perfect blend” for their needs.
Although blended oils bring benefits, it is important to understand that these compounds are medicinal in nature and contain chemical compounds that could react with others when mixed incorrectly. Therefore, caution should be exercised when combining essential oils and if applying the oils topically, then ensure that all essential oils are diluted in a carrier oil prior to application.
How To Create The Right Diffuser Aromas In Your Home For Health And Wellness?
Typically, essential oils can be placed into categories:
- Floral
- Woodsy
- Earthy
- Herbaceous
- Mint
- Spicy
- Oriental
- Citrus
As a general rule, when blending essential oils, ones in the same category will blend well together, however you can mix drops of oils from various categories, especially if you enjoy the experimentation side of things where you may be aiming to create your own fragrance, or you are trying to treat a specific ailment or condition. For example, a drop of a floral scent could be combined with a woodsy one, or a spicy smell could be added to an oriental oil.
The combinations that make the best diffuser blends
Just let your creative juices flow and enjoy the journey of trying to produce your perfect essential oil blend.
Common essential oils that blend well together with others include:
Ylang Ylang essential oil: Blends really well with bergamot, grapefruit, marjoram and vetiver. Ylang Ylang is fantastic for the purposes of creating an environment that is calming and anxiety reducing.
Lavender essential oil: A fantastic oil in diffuser blends and lotions, it is for calming and blends really well with patchouli, sandalwood, rosemary, bergamot and neroli. Diffuse these scents in any room or space for instant relaxation and feelings of calm and peace!
Peppermint essential oil: Blends really well with Eucalyptus, Juniper Berry, Lemongrass and lavender. Peppermint is used for treating coughs and colds along with reducing pain and stress.
Frankincense essential oil: One of the most prized essential oils, this one has great health benefits. Frankincense can be diffused in the air or applied topically to the skin and blends really well with Rose, Cypress, Geranium and Lavender.
Creating The Best Essential Oil Blends And Recipes
In a nutshell:
“Notes” are the key part of an essential oil’s composition and are based on its scent and staying power. These notes are categorised into top, middle and base and they can make a big difference in how your essential oil blend comes out.
Information people should know when combining oil products
Top Notes: these ones evaporate quickly with a short, half-life. They may have a strong smell at the start but will fade away quicker and include oils that are citrus or spicy.
Base Notes: these take a while to evaporate and can remain strong for longer periods of time. These are the deep bodied, woodsy smells.
Middle Notes: These oils work to bring the aromas together and implement a balance between the top and base notes. They have soft, mild aromas and include oils such as lavender and sage.
Matching your essences for different spaces or environments
When you match the oils and achieve the perfect blend, not only will you get an aroma that is pleasing and personalised, but you will also have a scent that is long-lasting.
Get The Ultimate Fragrance For Health And Wellness
Are you looking to tackle the world of essential oils and create your own masterpiece in search of optimal health and well-being. Whether you are after an anxiety oil blend to tackle your worries and stresses, or you are looking for an invigorating aroma to lift your mood and spirits; be creative and have some fun customising your blends to suit your requirements. Why not stock up, so you have a range of oils on hand for any given environment, situation or idea that pops into your head!
How to know which drops make the perfect scent?
If you are not in the mood for blending your own masterpieces and would prefer more information or knowledge on products, including a list of proven essential oil recipes that work, then check out the Introductory Guide To Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Book where you can find a recipe to treat all kinds of illnesses, ailments and conditions.
Where to find quality drops only an aromatherapist would recommend?
At OT Warehouse we offer quality essential oils from reputable suppliers. All products are shipped or transported by land Australia wide, but most importantly, read the labels and information prior to purchasing. Some oils are volatile in nature and may need to be transported by land only which could affect delivery times. Explore our online store as we have a huge range and the quality is exceptional.
Need a particular blend or mix for spring, summer or even christmas?
Whether you want an uplifting smell for energy, a relaxing scent for improved focus and assistance for a child with adhd or autism, a blend for romance, a remedy to boost your immune system; or perhaps you want to follow the seasons and create a fragrance for spring or summer - rest assured, we have you covered. And why not even add a diffuser to spread the aromatherapy blends throughout a room or home - these make great gifts at christmas! Happy exploring!
