Massage Oil Recipe

Here is the standard dilution for therapeutic massage and body oil:

Base Oil Amount            Essential Oil Amount (drops)
1 tsp/5ml                      2-3
1 tbs/15 ml                   6-7
1 oz/25 ml                    12-13
2 oz/50 ml                    25
3.5 oz./100 ml              50

Here are a few recipes to get you started:

Stress Blend: 15 drops Clary Sage/10 drops Sweet Orange Oil/5 drops Lavender

Aphrodisiac Blend: 15 drops ylang ylang/5 drops Jasmine

Help In Sleeping Blend: 15 drops Roman Chamomile 5 drops Ylang Ylang.

Sore Muscles Blend: 3 drops Ginger, 2 drops Black Pepper, 5 drops Peppermint, 5 drops Eucalyptus.

Directions: Mix the oils well and store in an airtight, dark glass container. Apply only a small amount (1/2-1 teaspoon) for each massage.

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