When mixing oils, woody scents and citrus fragrances always blend well together. Stronger scents such as Peppermint and Cedarwood can overpower a scent blend, however this is easily remedied with a hint of Lemon or Lavender.
When it comes to blending essential oils by note it is a good idea to follow the 30/50/20 rule. This makes it easier to find the right balance between the oils used in your blend, with 30% being top note, 50% middle note and 20% base note.
Frankincense oil seems to kill some types of bacteria and fungi (yeasts). It is commonly used as a fragrance in soaps, lotions, and perfumes. People use frankincense for aging skin, wound healing, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
For this reason you should not use more than 5-6 drops of essential oil in your aroma diffusion system according to the size of your room. The excessive amount of essential oils will result in a fragrance that is too strong and this is certainly not a suitable solution for small spaces.
Citrus oils, oils high in phenols, monoterpenes, ketones, esters, oxides, aldehydes, alcohols, sesquiterpenes, and lactones should not be mixed. Mixing incompatible essential oils can lead to skin irritation, respiratory problems, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and allergic reactions.
For example, floral scents are often combined with citrus or fruity notes to create a fresh and invigorating scent. Woody scents are often paired with floral or spicy notes to create a warm and comforting scent. Oriental scents are often combined with vanilla or woody notes to create an exotic and sensual scent.
Prolonged exposure to high concentrations of essential oils is associated with negative heart issues and lung symptoms. Individual response varies: People's responses to essential oils can vary and what works well for one person may cause irritation to another person.
Examples of essential oils that are effective in anti-aging are Frankincense, Lavender, Rose, Neroli, Geranium, Sandalwood, Citrus, Carrot seed, Ylang Ylang, and Rosemary.
The use of undiluted essential oils on sensitive skin or in the nostrils can irritate or burn. Susceptible people may also develop an allergic reaction and a skin rash.
Hyssop essential oil should be avoided, as it has isopinocamphones, which are known to raise blood pressure. It would also make sense for people with high blood pressure to avoid stimulating essential oils, such as rosemary and citrus (lemon and grapefruit) oils.
If you are feeling like the pressures of life are weighing down your mood, apply Frankincense to the bottom of your feet. The soothing sensation and aroma will promote feelings of relaxation and a balanced mood.
There is no single “strongest” essential oil, as the effectiveness varies based on the type of pain. However, oils such as kunzea, wintergreen, clove, peppermint, and eucalyptus are generally recognized for their powerful pain-relieving properties but should always be used diluted with caution.
In the Bible, Myrrh was commonly used as an anointing oil while Frankincense was commonly used as a perfume. Frankincense which is an incense is a symbol of deity while myrrh as an embalming oil is used as a symbol of death. Both gifts, along with gold were gifts presented to kings at that time.
The 30/50/20 rule
Put simply, your blend will be made up from 30% top note oils, 50% middle note oils and 20% base note oils. So if your blend was 10 drops in total, you'd use 3 drops of a top note, 5 of a middle note and 2 of a base note. We told you it was simple! And so on and so forth.
Sandalwood. This woody yet luscious scent is a staple aroma in perfumery. Often found in both men's and women's fragrances, sandalwood's ambery aroma has reported aphrodisiac qualities.
For example, lavender, chamomile, vanilla, jasmine, and valerian are commonly associated with comfort and relaxation. Certain scents are more pungent than others (we're looking at you, valerian), but you can often find them combined with other smells that offset a strong scent for a gentler aroma.
Several scents are generally considered calming. These include lavender, chamomile, bergamot, clary sage, and lemon. These essential oils are often used in aromatherapy for their stress-relieving properties.