Most Essential Oils must be diluted before applying them to your skin to prevent burning and other undesirable effects. To dilute Essential Oils use a suitable Carrier Oil.
Carrier Oils are non-volatile vegetable oils usually from seeds and nuts. The cold press method is used for extraction of the oil in preference to other heating processes which may cause deterioration.
It is quite popular and normal to combine Carrier Oils to obtain the benefits from each oil.
Allergies to carrier oils are very rare however if you suspect you may be allergic please carry out a skin patch test first.
If you would like to create your own massage oil you will need between 25 and 50 ml for a full body massage. Select your Essential Oils by reading the information available on this website and other aromatherapy books widely available.
