How to Actually Use Your Oils | Essential Oils & Diffuser Oils

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Essential Oils — Skin Safety
Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil (like coconut oil, jojoba oil, or sweet almond oil) before applying to skin. Never apply undiluted essential oil directly. Keep out of reach of children. If you have a skin condition, consult your doctor before use. For External Use Only.
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Diffuser Aroma Oils — Important Notice
Diffuser Aroma Oils are designed only for use in diffusers to fragrance your space. They are not to be used on skin, hair, or in any personal care application. Do not ingest.
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Essential Oils for Skin & Hair
Always dilute before use on skin or hair
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Skin Care
Face & Body
  • 1Choose your carrier oil (coconut, jojoba, rosehip, sweet almond)
  • 2Add 2–3 drops of essential oil per teaspoon (5ml) of carrier oil
  • 3Mix well in your palm or a small bowl
  • 4Apply gently to face or body — avoid eyes and mucous membranes
  • 5Do a patch test on inner wrist 24hrs before first use
💧 2–3 drops per 5ml carrier oil
💡 Best oils for skin: Lavender, Tea Tree, Rosehip, Frankincense, Geranium
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Skincare Products
Serums, Creams, Lotions
  • 1Prepare your base (lotion, cream, or serum base)
  • 2Add essential oil at 1–2% concentration (1–2 drops per 5ml base)
  • 3Stir thoroughly to blend evenly
  • 4Store in a dark glass container away from sunlight
  • 5Use within 3–6 months of formulation
💧 1–2% concentration (max 2 drops per 5ml)
💡 Best oils: Lavender (soothing), Frankincense (anti-ageing), Tea Tree (blemishes), Rose (hydration)
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Serum Making
Face Serums
  • 1Start with a lightweight carrier (rosehip, argan, squalane)
  • 2Add active essential oil at 1-2% (approx. 5 drops per 30ml)
  • 3Optional: add vitamin E oil as a natural preservative
  • 4Pour into a dark dropper bottle
  • 5Apply 3–5 drops to clean skin morning or night
💧 1-2% (5 drops per 30ml)
💡 Popular serum oils: Rosehip + Lavender for glow, Tea Tree + Jojoba for acne-prone skin
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Hair Care
Scalp & Hair Treatments
  • 1Mix 3–5 drops of essential oil into 1 tablespoon (15ml) of carrier oil
  • 2Warm slightly in palms
  • 3Massage into scalp in circular motions for 5 minutes
  • 4Leave on for 30 mins (or overnight with a hair wrap)
  • 5Wash out with shampoo — repeat 1–2x per week
💧 3–5 drops per tablespoon carrier oil
💡 Best for hair: Rosemary (growth), Peppermint (stimulating), Lavender (scalp calm), Tea Tree (dandruff)
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Hair Care Products
Shampoo, Conditioner, Masks
  • 1Measure your shampoo or conditioner base into a bowl
  • 2Add essential oil at 1–2% (10 drops per 100ml product)
  • 3Stir gently — do not shake (to avoid excess foam)
  • 4Pour into your bottle and label with date
  • 5Use within 3 months
💧 10 drops per 100ml product
💡 Peppermint in shampoo = tingly, refreshing scalp. Lavender in conditioner = soft, calm scent.
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Personal Care Products
Body Wash, Scrubs, Deodorants
  • 1Add essential oil to your base product (body wash, scrub, balm)
  • 2Use 1–2% dilution — about 10–20 drops per 100ml base
  • 3For sugar scrubs: blend oil into sugar + coconut oil base first
  • 4For deodorant sticks: add to melted base before pouring
  • 5Always do a patch test for rinse-off and leave-on products
💧 10–20 drops per 100ml
💡 Citrus oils like lemon and orange are photosensitive — avoid sun exposure after use on skin.
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Soap Making & Candle Making
For makers, crafters & small batch producers
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Soap Making
Cold Process & Melt-Pour
  • 1Prepare your soap base (cold process or melt-and-pour)
  • 2Cool to below 50°C before adding essential oil
  • 3Add at 2–3% of total oil weight (20–30ml per 1kg base)
  • 4Stir thoroughly before pouring into mould
  • 5Cold process: cure for 4–6 weeks. Melt-pour: use in 24–48 hrs
💧 20–30ml per 1kg soap base
💡 Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Tea Tree, and Eucalyptus hold scent well in soap.
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Candle Making
Soy, Paraffin, Beeswax
  • 1Melt your wax (any candle-making wax) to the recommended pour temperature
  • 2Remove from heat and let cool to 60–65°C
  • 3Add essential oil at 6–10% of wax weight (60–100ml per 1kg wax)
  • 4Stir for 2 minutes to fully incorporate
  • 5Pour slowly into prepared containers. Cure 48 hrs before burning
💧 6–10% (60–100ml per 1kg wax)
💡 Essential oils have lower flash points than fragrance oils — stay within safe usage rates to prevent fire risk.
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Cosmetic Products
Lip Balms, Face Masks, Blushes
  • 1Identify your cosmetic base (wax, butter, clay, gel)
  • 2Use cosmetic-grade essential oil only
  • 3Add at 0.5–1% for leave-on products, up to 2% for rinse-off
  • 4Blend thoroughly at room temperature
  • 5Conduct stability and patch tests before retail use
💧 0.5–1% for leave-on products
💡 Always check IFRA guidelines for cosmetic-grade essential oil usage rates before formulating.
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Home Care Products
Essential oils in cleaning, freshening & home formulations
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Home Cleaners
Surface Sprays, Floor Cleaners
  • 1Fill a spray bottle with water + a small amount of castile soap
  • 2Add 15–20 drops of essential oil per 250ml water
  • 3Shake before every use (oil and water separate naturally)
  • 4Spray on surfaces and wipe clean
💧 15–20 drops per 250ml
💡 Best for cleaning: Tea Tree (antibacterial), Lemon (degreaser), Eucalyptus (fresh), Lavender (bathroom)
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Room Fresheners
Sprays & Fabric Fresheners
  • 1Mix 10–15 drops of essential oil into 100ml distilled water
  • 2Optional: add 1 tsp of rubbing alcohol as an emulsifier
  • 3Pour into a fine-mist spray bottle
  • 4Shake before use and mist into the air or onto fabric
💧 10–15 drops per 100ml water
💡 Best room scents: Lemongrass (fresh), Orange (warm), Lavender (relaxing), Peppermint (energising)
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Laundry & Fabric Care
Detergents, Fabric Softeners
  • 1Add 5–10 drops to your liquid detergent per load
  • 2Or add drops directly to the fabric softener compartment
  • 3For handwash: add 3–5 drops to wash water
  • 4For linen sprays: 10 drops per 100ml water in a spray bottle
💧 5–10 drops per laundry load
💡 Lavender on bed linens = falling asleep faster. Lemon in laundry = bright, clean smell.
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How to Use Your Diffuser
Use Diffuser Aroma Oils only — not for skin or hair
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Use the right oil for your diffuser
Always use Diffuser Aroma Oils in your diffuser — not essential oils (unless specifically stated). Diffuser Aroma Oils are blended for fragrance diffusion. They are not for skin, hair, or ingestion.
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Candle Burner Diffuser
Uses a tea light candle to heat water and oil in a ceramic bowl above.
  • Fill the top bowl with clean water (3/4 full)
  • Add 5–10 drops of Diffuser Aroma Oil
  • Place a tea light candle underneath and light it
  • Refill water as it evaporates — never let it run dry
  • Blow out candle when done. Never leave unattended
💧 5–10 drops
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Electric Diffuser
Uses a heated plate or bulb to warm and diffuse fragrance. No water needed.
  • Plug in and allow to warm up for 2 minutes
  • Place 3–5 drops on the fragrance pad or tray
  • Replace pad/tray every 1–2 weeks or when scent fades
  • Do not overfill — a little goes a long way
  • Switch off when leaving the room for extended periods
💧 3–5 drops on pad/tray
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Mist / Ultrasonic Diffuser
Uses ultrasonic vibrations to create a cool, fine mist. Most popular home diffuser type.
  • Fill water tank to the fill line with clean water
  • Add 5–15 drops of Diffuser Aroma Oil
  • Replace lid securely and switch on
  • Run for 30–60 mins at a time for best scent diffusion
  • Empty and rinse tank every 2–3 days to prevent buildup
💧 5–15 drops per tank
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HVAC Diffuser
Connects to your HVAC / AC system to distribute fragrance throughout a large space.
  • Install the diffuser unit near the air return vent
  • Fill the reservoir with Diffuser Aroma Oil (no water needed)
  • Set the intensity dial to your preference (start low)
  • The HVAC system carries the scent through all rooms
  • Refill reservoir when scent level drops (weekly–monthly)
💧 Fill reservoir — intensity via dial
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Reed Diffuser
Rattan reeds absorb the oil and passively diffuse the scent into the room. Zero electricity needed.
  • Pour Diffuser Aroma Oil into the glass vessel (half full)
  • Insert 5–8 rattan reed sticks
  • Flip reeds after 24 hours for an initial scent boost
  • Flip again every 1–2 weeks to refresh the scent
  • Top up oil when level drops below 1/4 of the vessel
💧 Fill vessel half full
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Cold Air Diffuser
Uses pressurised cold air (no heat, no water) to atomise oil into a dry micro-mist. Ideal for large spaces.
  • Fill the glass reservoir with Diffuser Aroma Oil only (no water)
  • Set intensity and timer as per your device settings
  • Run in 30-minute intervals to avoid over-saturation
  • Clean glass bulb monthly with rubbing alcohol
  • Do not use thick or blended oils — pure oils work best
💧 Fill glass reservoir directly
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Nebulizer Diffuser
Breaks oil into the finest particles without heat or water. Delivers the most concentrated aroma experience.
  • Pour 5–10ml of Diffuser Aroma Oil into the glass nebulizer
  • Attach glass top securely to the base unit
  • Start at lowest intensity setting and increase as needed
  • Run for 15–30 minutes at a time — very potent diffusion
  • Clean glass with alcohol after switching oils
💧 5–10ml per session
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Quick Dilution Reference Guide
Essential oils only — always dilute before skin use
Use Case Dilution % Drops per 10ml carrier Notes
Face serum / facial oil 1-2% 2 drops Always patch test first. Avoid eye area.
Body massage oil 2–3% 4–6 drops Safe for regular adult use on body
Scalp & hair oil 2–3% 4–6 drops Rinse out after 30 mins or leave overnight
Bath oil (add to bath water) 1–2% 5–10 drops in full bath Always dilute in carrier before adding to bath
Soap making 2–3% 20–30ml per 1kg base Add after cooling below 50°C
Candle making 6–10% 60–100ml per 1kg wax Add at 60–65°C. Check flash point.
Home spray / room freshener 1–2% 10–15 drops per 100ml water Shake before each use
Shampoo / conditioner 1–2% 10 drops per 100ml product Stir gently. Use within 3 months.
Diffuser (ultrasonic / mist) Use as-is 5–15 drops per tank Use Diffuser Aroma Oils only. Not for skin.
All information on this page is for general guidance only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified professional for skin conditions. Keep all oils out of reach of children. For External Use Only.