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Essential Oil Dilution Calculator

Calculate safe essential oil dilution ratios by carrier oil volume, application type, and user group. Follows IFRA safety guidelines.

Inputs

ml

Total volume of carrier oil, lotion, or base you are adding to

%

2% is the common body-product ceiling; 1% for facial, 0.5% for children - always check each oil's own maximum

Results

Essential Oil Drops

12 drops

Essential Oil Volume

0.60 ml

Max Safe Dilution2.5%
Carrier Amount30.0 ml

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Tips

1
Less is more with essential oils. 1-2% dilution is effective for most applications.
2
Children, elderly, and pregnant individuals need lower concentrations - typically half the adult rate.
3
Always patch test before applying a new essential oil blend to skin.

Open formula

Drops = Carrier (ml) × Dilution% / 100 × 20
Max Safe%: Face 1%, Body 2.5%, Bath 3%

Calculates essential oil drops from carrier volume and desired dilution percentage, using 20 drops per ml standard. Maximum safe percentages vary by application area and user group.

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