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When we talk about a blend of essential oils, we’re talking about a number of oils added to a base/vegetable oil, such as Jojoba or Sweet Almond, or another medium which can then be used therapeutically for your wellbeing.

You can choose up to 3 different essential oils for a blend – this is recognised as the best amount to use for the most effective synergy of each of the oils, taking into account what they offer and how they complement each other.

Before creating a blend, it’s worth considering what effect you want? You may want to feel stimulated or peaceful, relaxed or rejuvenated. Recognising your intended effect will help you to select the right oils for your blend.

The combination of aromas is also crucial to a good blend. Have a smell of each of your chosen oils and make sure you like the smell before you blend them together. Part of how aromatherapy works is the overall aromatic result. When we smell a fragrance that we like, it will ultimately benefit us more. Our sense of smell is so intrinsically linked to our memories, that if you smell something that you don’t like, it’s not going to have a very calming or uplifting effect!

Stress busting blends

So many of my clients come to me looking for solutions to help cope with stress, sometimes because of a certain life event, others because of work or day-to-day living. Essential oils are a great tool for managing stress and keeping our mental health balanced.

Here are a couple of blends for making you feel calm and relaxed, but don’t feel you must follow these; part of the fun of aromatherapy and blending is to have a go and see what you come up with.

Add 5 drops of essential oil to 10mls of carrier oil for topical application or 10 drops in 20mls of carrier oil for a full body treatment. Use no more than 10 drops in any one application.