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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
%

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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