Essential Oil Dilution By Age Guide
Sometimes age matters 🤷♀️
Infants 👶 and elderly 👵 have thinner skin, so they need less to get a similar benefit. Additionally, tiny new humans are at a higher risk of sensitization.
Interestingly, about 90% of a neat oil (oil that is not diluted into a carrier oil) applied will evaporate, so you may only be getting 1/10th of what you are using...sort of a waste of oil 💧 and money 😳 And neat use increases the risk of sensitization and skin irritation.
But an essential oil diluted in a carrier oil means your body will be using 90% or more of the essential oil 😊. And let's not forget that there are added benefits of the carrier oil you choose, it is not just diluting it, it is creating a complimentary blend with intention.
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After one considers all those variables, you must consider what is an appropriate dilution and how to dilute. More information can be found on our other two guides as well:
Essential Oil Dilution by Age Chart
Essential Oil Dilution By Age Guide
Babies (0 -3 months) ~ 0.1 - 0.2% dilution
Babies (3-24 months) ~ 0.25 - 0.5% dilution
Young children (2-6 years old) ~ 1-2% dilution
Children - Young Adults (6-16 years) ~ 1.5-3% dilution
Adults (16+ years) ~ 2-5% dilution
Print this beautiful chart we created for you to help keep your oil experiences positive and effective 💕