So far, you have a printable Beginner Blending Journal, a set of blending tips using your nose, and some grounding oil blending tips; now I give you tips for therapeutic blending.
Blending oils for the use of physical or emotional support is one of the key reasons I started using Young Living essential oils over 6 years ago. I was gifted a pocket version of the reference book I recommend. You will need to purchase a good essential oil reference guide. I recommend this one. Anyone who signs up with a Premium Starter Kit with me, gets a spiral bound pocket Essential Oils Desk Reference. There is too much information collected on hundreds of oils for anybody to know off the top of their heads.
You have head tension and you want to make an eo rollerball for it. There are lots of oils for this in the reference book, like Peppermint, Aroma Siez & M-Grain by Young Living, Rosemary and even the YL Roller "Deep Relief." Since it only takes a several drops of eo in a carrier, this makes your oils go further and more cost effetive!
So, you put the top two single eos for this recipe in a 10 ml roller with the carrier oil of your choice. Only make a half recipe to use at first.
So, I'd put 2 drops of Peppermint and Rosemary into a roller with fractionated coconut oil. Roll it on the troublesome area and wait to see if it works. If it does, you are golden! Sometimes you can roll it on a different place, like the back of your neck for head tension, read the recommendations in the reference book.
Here are the oils you can use for dilution, called carrier oils.
Carrier Oil | Comes From | Properties/Facts |
Almond | Almond nut | Skin nourishing & soothing Ok for babies & adults Allergic reaction possible |
Avocado | Avocado | Skin nourishing Combines well with other carrier oils |
Coconut | Coconut | Very skin nourishing May cause breakouts FCO-liquid form is fractionated |
Grapeseed | Astringent oil Not used alone as carrier on infants and young children | |
Jojoba | More of a wax in a liquid form Can use in small amounts with other carrier oils Great for scalp and skin softening | |
Olive | Olive fruit | Rejuvenates & nourishes dry skin Strong odor Organic, first cold press, virgin best |
Rose Hip Seed | Only use in very small amounts with other carrier oils Very regenerative, healing oil, useful for scarring and other skin conditions | |
Sesame Seed | Sesame Seeds | Powerful odor, so use in small amounts with other carrier oils |
Sunflower Seed | Sunflower Seed | Minor skin nourishing Strong smell, use in small amounts with other carrier oils |
YL V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex | Great blend of coconut, sesame, grape seed, sweet almond, wheat ger, sunflower and olive oils Allergic reaction possible | |
Wheat germ oil | Very nourishing to skin, hair & scalp Allergic reaction possible |
I used fractionated coconut oil (FCO) the most, then Grapeseed bc it is cheap in the baking aisle. I order FCO on Amazon, you can refer to my Amazon List for specific things I buy.
Be sure to use your printed Beginner EO Blending Journal from my previous blog post as you create these therapeutic blends. Make sure you label your roll-on so you know exactly what it's for.
As you practice the art (and science) of blending essential oils, you will love having grown in skill and having a written record of your progress.
Keep on blending!
If you haven't gotten a good therapeutic oil starter kit yet, I can help you. Check out what I can offer here.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to aid in curing, diagnosing, or treating.
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