LEARNING TO MIX ESSENTIAL OIL COMBINATIONS

When you first start mixing your own combinations remember that less is best. Use only three oils per blend for most combinations. Occasionally you can use four, but only if they are from the same fragrance category (see previous article). For instance, four floral essential oils such as lavender, neroli, ylang-ylang and rose.
Always try your combination before you mix it so you don't waste essential oils. The best way is to cut up some long strips of blotting paper. Apply one drop of each oil to the tip of the blotting paper strip (if you are using oils in equal amounts). If one oil will dominate your recipe more than the others, add two drops of the dominant oil to the blotter strip. Then hold the strips together by the bottom end and fan the oily tips backwards and forwards under your nose while you inhale.
Let you nose be the judge and if you like the combination go for it!

Since our favourite fragrances are determined by the memories and feelings they evoke as much as their actual odour, aromatherapy is a very personal thing.
If you are mixing for someone else make sure you test it on them first with blotting paper as although you may love it they might not.

MALE FAVOURITES

basil

bergamot

eucalyptus

frankincense

jasmine

lavender

lemon

patchouli

pine

sandalwood

FEMALE FAVOURITES

bergamot

geranium

jasmine

lavender

neroli

patchouli

peppermint

rose

sage

ylang-ylang