If you’ve recently invested in an oils starter bundle, you’ll probably be keen to get the most from this beautiful box of plant goodness. Here are some roller blends you can make that use mostly starter bundle oils.
For all of these rollers, add the desired quantity of oils (see dilution info below) and then top the roller bottle with a carrier oil of choice. Be sure to leave room for the roller fitment to be pushed in.
Calm:
Kids – Peace & Calming and Lavender
Adults – Peace & Calming and Lavender
Tummy:
Kids – DiGize and Peppermint
Adults – DiGize and Peppermint
Wellness:
Kids – Thieves, Frankincense, Lemon
Adults – Thieves, Frankincense, Lemon (can add Oregano if you have it available)
Sleepy:
Kids – Lavender, Frankincense and Stress Away (or simply all Lavender)
Adults – Lavender, Frankincense, Stress Away (if you have Valerian oil, you can use this instead of the Frankincense and Stress Away)
Focus:
Kids – Peppermint, Orange, Rosemary
Adults – Peppermint, Orange, Rosemary
Breathe:
Kids – Lemon, Peppermint, Frankincense
Adults – Lemon, Peppermint, Frankincense
Happy:
Kids – Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Geranium
Adults – Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Geranium
Essential Oil Dilution Ratios
There are wide variations in the recommendations surrounding dilution ratios. It can vary between essential oil manufacturers and even between qualified aromatherapists. These recommendations come from the Australia College of Aromatherapy.
💧Babies 0-3 months: maximum of 0.2% dilution which is approximately 1 drop of essential oil in 20-30 mL of carrier oil
💧Babies 3-24 months: maximum of 0.5% dilution which is approximately 1 drop of essential oil in 10 mL of carrier oil
💧Children 2-6 years: maximum 2% dilution which is approximately 6 drops of essential oil in 10 mL of carrier oil
💧Youth 6-15 years: maximum 3% dilution which is approximately 9 drops of essential oil in 10 mL of carrier oil
💧15 years+: maximum 5% dilution which is approximately 15 drops of essential oil in 10 mL of carrier oil
