It is easy to prepare your own personal body, face, or massage oil by mixing essential oils with a basic carrier oil. (i.e. Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Meadowfoam, Apricot Kernel, Grapeseed, Turkey Red, ect.). Essential oils mix well with carrier oils. NEVER USE MINERAL OIL - it clogs the pores and robs the body of fat-soluble vitamins.
Essential oils are very concentrated and should always be added to a carrier oil before applying to the skin. By adding a few drops of essential oil to 2 tablespoons of carrier oil you can create a special message or body oil. Note: Depending upon how strong the essential oils may be, rule-of-thumb additions are approximately 15 to 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of carrier oil.
NOTE: Do not treat infants with essences, even with the essences diluted. A weak infusion of the appropriate herb in oil or water should be used instead.