Proportions for making Natural Skin Products

[Peppe]

HI there everyone I'm new to this forum

I have a question. I'm about to make a all natural facial moisturiser for my personal use with the following ingredients...

Virgin Coconut Oil
Jojoba Oil
Shea Butter
Tea Tree Oil as anti-microbial, fungal etc
Vitamin E oil as a anti-oxidant and preservative

Would it be okay to use the same measurement for each oil for moisturiser like 30 ml for each? (the tea tree oil not included)

For the tea tree oil how much is a safe amount to add to moisturiser that will be about 120ml?

Would be greatful for any advice
Thank you

 

[luvscontagious]

Ive only just started studying aromatherapy but my first thought is it should be no more 2:1 carrier to essencial oil.

 

[horsinround2do]

I haven't tried making my own moisturiser yet but essential oils should be diluted 5 drops in total to 10 mls carrier.

 

[Gravy]

Yes, so the ratio is no more than 2:1

 

[wbehwuecixmihvebu]

the proportion of 2:1 is a LOT in the case of essential oils - a big no-no!!!

As already said before only max. 5 DROPS/ 120 ml!

 

[larkinsdelamare]

Mrsjkn - sorry, I was just clarifying that it is 2 mls of carrier and 1 drops of eos, rather than 2 mls of carrier and 1 ml of eos. Just for anyone not qualified in aromatherapy.

Hovirag - When I trained in aromatherapy, we were taught half the number of eos to the number of mls of carrier oil. I have always used this basic amount. I use 3 drops to 10 mls if the client has sensitive skin or there are any other problems. I would use 3 drops to 10 mls for a facial cream.