Essential Oil Dilution Rates

Dilution Rates for Children

  • 0.25% - 0.5% dilution should be used for children under the age of 2 years old
  • 1% - 2% dilution can be used for children ages 2-6 years old
  • 1.5% - 3% dilution can be used for children ages 6-15 years old
Children Dilutions Essential Oil Drops Carrier Oil
0.1% 1 2 tablespoons
0.25% 2 2 tablespoons
0.5% 3 4 teaspoons
1% 3 2 teaspoons
2% 6 2 teaspoons
3% 9 2 teaspoons
5% 15

2 teaspoons

 

Dilution Rates for Adults

  • 1% dilution should be used for long term or daily use and full body application
  • 5% dilution can be used for short term use
  • 10% dilution can be used for small areas of concern and acute situations
Adult Dilutions Essential Oil Drops Carrier Oil
0.5% 3 4 teaspoons
1% 3
2 teaspoons
2% 6
2 teaspoons
3% 9 2 teaspoons
5% 15 2 teaspoons
10% 15 1 teaspoon

 

Essential Oil Measurement Equivalents

  • 100 drops = 1 tsp = 5mL = 1/6 ounce
  • 200 drops = 2 tsp = 10mL = 1/3 ounce
  • 300 drops = 3 tsp = 15mL = 1/2 ounce
  • 400 drops = 4 tsp = 20mL = 2/3 ounce
  • 500 drops = 5 tsp = 25mL = 5/6 ounce
  • 600 drops = 6 tsp = 30mL = 1 ounce

For use in your diffuser, check the instruction manual for your specific device.

Directions: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling essential oil bottles.

WARNING: FLAMMABLE. NOT FOR INTERNAL USE. MAY IRRITATE SKIN. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. IF CONTACT OCCURS WITH EYES, RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS.

UNDILUTED OIL NOT INTENDED FOR TOPICAL USE.

IF PREGNANT, NURSING, TAKING MEDICATIONS OR ALLERGIC TO INGREDIENTS, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE USE. DISCONTINUE USE OR CONSULT A DOCTOR IF ADVERSE REACTIONS OCCUR. RESULTS VARY.