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8 Must-Have Charts to Make You an Essential Oil Expert

April 9, 2017 By MamaMillason 28 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links.

Important Notice:  The blog post has been updated again, June 2018.  It also now includes eight charts!

I love essential oils! LOVE them! I discovered their power firsthand when I used them during my 44-hour labor and delivery, and ever since then, I have been pretty obsessed.   Many people know this, so one of the most frequently asked questions I get from friends and blog readers alike is, “How do I use essential oils?” It always seems as if people start off with one or two oils (usually peppermint and lavender). They diffuse them around their homes, but after that, they become stuck and don’t know what else to use essential oils for. Well, the below charts will change all of that. Save them and reference them often, and before you know it, you will become an essential oil expert.

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Essential Oil Common Uses

  Here is a long list of essential oils, and along with each is an explanation of what it is good for. Need emotional balance? Use myrrh. Want clear, healthy skin? Use geranium.  You get the idea! From Best Essential Oils.

What is a Carrier Oil?

Some essential oils can be applied directly to the skin. But others should only be applied if they are first suspended in a carrier oil. But there are so many carrier oils to choose from, and its hard to know which oil is best for what! This chart changes all of that. Plus, it clearly lists those oils that you absolutely want to use a carrier with. Or, you can just be super paranoid like me and always use a carrier oil. From Best Essential Oils.

Safe Essential Oils for Children

While most essential oils are safe for adults (there are exceptions if you are pregnant), not all oils are safe for kids. That’s what makes this chart super handy. From Essential Oil Blogging.

How to Dilute Essential Oils

Okay, so now that you know all about essential oils and carrier oils, what about their dilutions? In other words, how do you know the right ratio between an essential oil and the carrier?   This chart spells it out. From Stephanie Blue.

Essential Oil Dilution Ratio for Kids

Just as the list of oils kids can use differs from adults, so do the dilution amounts. If you are making rollerballs for your children to use, refer to this chart so that the get the ratios correct. From Kids Activities Blog.

Essential Oil Blends

Updated Essential Oil Equivalency Chart   Okay, so we’ve talked about essential oils and carrier oils. Now, let’s talk about essential oil blends. Two of the most popular essential oil companies out there are doTerra and Young Living. Both offer essential oil blends and many of them are surprisingly similar to each other. Do you own doTerra’s Serenity and wonder if you should also buy Young Living’s Peace and Calming? This chart compares all of the blends between the two companies and Eden’s Garden.  NOTE: This chart was updated June 2018!

From Shelemah.

How to Use Essential Oils Topically

Now that you have your rollerballs all set, where do you apply your essential oils? This chart has eighteen different suggestions for you. From Hello Glow.

Essential Oil Safety

Here is even more safety information for you to review as you begin to use essential oils.  The bottom line is to always proceed with caution.  This is not because essential oils are “dangerous.”  Rather, it’s because they are so effective that you must be cautious.  Anytime you are using a new oil, always dilute it first.  Try a small patch test of skin before rolling it all over your body or whipping it up into a body wash.  Make sense? From Oil Powered Mom. Last but not least, these charts mainly dealt with how to apply essential oils to your skin. You can also use them in millions of different products from personal care items to cleaning products to fragrances. Make sure you check out all of the DIY posts on the blog for even more ideas on how to use your essential oils. You can see a list of links down below. So there you go!  All the charts you need to become an essential oil expert!  Are you looking for high-quality essential oils?  I am here to help.

A Word About Curated Posts

The above is a curated post. Some people call them round-ups, but I like the phrase “curated post” a lot better because I have spent hours putting each of these lists together. I have been a Pinterest junkie for years, and I am always looking for the newest or best or most interesting DIY project out there. Finding these items, testing them, and then using them on a daily basis is so much fun AND, I have discovered, helps save me money. So if you enjoyed this post, here are some others that you might like (Hint: most of them require essential oils):

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Mouthwashes

Toothpastes

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Healthy Living DIYs

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5 Super Chic & Easy DIY Gifts Perfect for Mother’s Day

5 Eco-Friendly Hacks You Can’t Be Without

And now, I want to hear from you.  What is your favorite thing about essential oils?  How do you like to use them?

 

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Comments

  1. Michelle

    July 29, 2017 at 7:29 am

    Great post! Nice info to have all in one place. Thank you for your curating. 😉

    Reply
    • MamaMillason

      August 2, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      Michelle, you are totally welcome! I love helping others!

      Reply
  2. Lynn

    August 18, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    They truly are a godsend for me. They work & I absolutely love it that they are natural & chemical free…

    Reply
  3. Michelle

    August 22, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    Might be a weird question but, why do you put young living oils in the picture but advertise Doterra? What is the difference?

    Reply
    • MamaMillason

      August 22, 2017 at 10:46 pm

      Hi Michelle! Not a weird question at all. I did not make the charts featured in this post; they were created by different people. (You can see the creator listed under each chart.) So the charts mention both doTerra, Young Living, and other essential oil companies. I used Young Living bottles when I made my Pinterest pin as I own both Young Living and doTerra oils. In fact, I used to also sell Young Living, but then I switched to doTerra. I think it just gets down to personal preference. For example, do you prefer things that are American-made or products that help create jobs in developing countries? Or another example: do you prefer having full control of your oils (from the seed to the bottling) or do you prefer knowing that the plants were grown in indigenous areas? I hope this was helpful! Thanks for your question!

      Reply
  4. Nicole

    August 29, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    I am new to the oil community and sometimes have no idea where to begin. All of this information is so helpful and I will be using it a lot! But I was curious to know any of this information obtains to using an oil diffuser as well? Thank you again for putting all this fun info together!!

    Reply
    • MamaMillason

      August 29, 2017 at 8:27 pm

      Hi, Nicole! The most important thing is for you to read up on your particular diffuser and find out how big of an area it covers. For most medium sized diffusers, I would recommend 5-6 drops of oil. Over time, you’ll also discover if you are particularly sensitive to certain oils. For example, I can tolerate more lavender or blue tansy oil in my diffuser than I can tolerate patchouli or cypress oils. Why, I don’t exactly know, but I have figured this out about myself. I hope that is helpful!

      Reply
  5. Niki

    September 17, 2017 at 7:48 am

    Can I print the charts up?

    Reply
  6. Alejandra

    January 5, 2018 at 7:55 am

    Thank you for the well informed post. You answered most of my essential oil questions and it is nice to have all the info you need in one place!
    I wouldn’t like to know if you could recommend where to buy the spray bottles me roll ons to make the oils sprays and perfumes.
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • MamaMillason

      February 11, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      Alejandra,

      Be sure to check out this post. I link every single one of my favorite essential oil accessories including spray bottles and rollerballs.

      Reply
  7. mona

    January 28, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    How do I print out these chart?

    Reply
    • MamaMillason

      June 18, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      Hi! These amazing charts were created by other bloggers. If you decide to print them, please give credit where credit is due.

      Reply
  8. Yen

    June 5, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    OMG … why in the world didn’t I come across this sooner?!?!

    My, these charts are a Godsend … lol. The Topical Application one resonates lots with me, mainly because well, ya know, aches and pains for almost everyone at home.

    So excited. Thanks again, Millason!

    Reply
  9. Brenda Star

    August 27, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    The first chart for the oils was a huge help! I am just learning how to use mine.

    Reply
    • MamaMillason

      October 20, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      Brenda, let me know if you need any assistance! I would love to help!

      Reply

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