How much oil to add to the carrier base?

[xbhhtedh]

Hi everyone...ok apart from using sweet almond almond now and then I haven't blended any oils. I am looking to experiment a bit with oils in case a client having IHM wishes me to use oils (I have a couple of people who are friends that I am doing IHM on and they are happy for me to experiment with oils on them). I know nothing about blending them. I was planning on getting a large bottle (500 ml or maybe that's too large) of sweet almond oil (should that be in a glass bottle?). Then do i guess pour into relevant bottles and add so many drops of oil. Say the bottles were 10 ml how many drop of oil do you add to the bottles? Do you shake the bottles to mix or stir (I know I am being vague....as I know nothing about aromatheraphy). the bottles I plan on getting would be glass with droppers as that way I think it would be easier to dispense the oil into the hands without it going everywhere.

Thanks for any advice.

Jane

 

[Michaela B]

Hi Jane,

If you are not a qualified Aromatherapist then you won't be able to blend EO's for your clients, you're insurance won't allow it.

But with IHM you can use Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Mustard Oil and Sesame Oil.

Hope this helps

Meant to add, try a taster session at your local college.

 

[bash]

Hi Jo

I presume then any oils that are already mixed its possible to use then? ie someone suggested neroli (sp) oil. Or can I buy oils blended already by an aromatherapist. I didn't realise you couldn't blend your own oils.

Thanks
Jane

 

[SeiliRerihark]

Hi Jane

You can use EO's for your own personal use, to burn or put in your bath etc. But you really need to know what they are capable of, for example, if a Diabetic is on Metformin do not use Grapefruit, high BP don't use Rosemary. Neroli isn't a blend but a very expensive EO I can't even afford it lol. I don't offer blends in IHM as I find the therapy powerful without them anyway.

My friend has done level 3 beauty and can offer massage with preblended oils, but she can't advertise it as Aromatherapy. So not sure (someone may correct me) that you can use preblended either.

As I said, find a taster session at your college, it's really very interesting, but sooo much to learn, have been qualified a couple of years now, and am still learning x

 

[Paul Burns]

Hi Jo

Thanks for the advice...

Jane

 

[dixwkxcq]

You're welcome Jane, hope you're not too disappointed with "my" answer, but better to be safe than sorry x

 

[Bro]

Hi Guys,

From my understanding as the law stands - you cannot use essential oils to create a blend for the public unless you are a qualified Aromatherapist. I've been qualified since 1997 and I can't agree more with this statement. The in depth knowledge required for safe practise isn't something that should be taken lightly. EO's are powerhouses in bottles and therefore need respect and a knowledgeable hand for safe use.

If you really want to play then Lavender would be my only recommendation. Otherwise leave well alone just in case.

Cheers, Sue

 

[inzleaqoms]

Yep, totally agree