{"id":60887,"date":"2020-09-08T10:20:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T10:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/eu\/?p=60887"},"modified":"2022-03-28T14:00:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T14:00:17","slug":"how-to-make-your-own-essential-oil-blends-tips-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/eu\/en\/how-to-make-your-own-essential-oil-blends-tips-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Creative with Essential Oil Blends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us started in oils in two ways: using single oils such as Lavender or Peppermint or going straight for a popular signature blend such as Young Living Stress Away\u00ae. These are the two perfect ways to start and gain some confidence and passion. If you\u2019re anything like us however, your curiosity quickly starts to get the better of you, and you wonder what combining oils might be like. You start to think about making your own blends.<\/p>\n<p>The great thing is, you can turn blending into an art form and the more creative among you will get carried away with your personal concoctions.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our top tips for starting to create your own blends, and a reminder of our most popular blends.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to start with making your own essential oils blends?<\/h2>\n<p>We are often asked which essential oils blend well together.<\/p>\n<p>Start with an oil that has an aroma you already love. Have you always appreciated the fine scent of\u00a0Lavender? That\u2019s where you begin. Use it as the framework for creating new combinations. Now to make a pairing.<\/p>\n<p>You can start with tried and tested duos, such as these classic pairings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/thieves-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Thieves\u00ae<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/lemon-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Lemon essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/peppermint-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Peppermint<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/lavender-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Lavender oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/cinnamon-bark-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Cinnamon Bark<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/orange-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Orange essential oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_gb\/products\/id\/157\" class=\"broken_link\">Frankincense<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_gb\/products\/id\/83\" class=\"broken_link\">Cedarwood oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/eucalyptus-radiata-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Eucalyptus Radiata<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_gb\/products\/rosemary-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\"> Rosemary oil<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And one suggestion from a Young Living member: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/northern-lights-black-spruce-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Northern Lights Black Spruce<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/bergamot-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Bergamot essential oil<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Tip 1:<\/span> <\/strong>\u00a0Pair two oils from a group that appeals to you: woody scents, citruses or florals fragrances for example.<\/p>\n<h2>How many essential oils can you blend together?<\/h2>\n<p>The key here is not to waste oil on a messy merry-go-round of oily ambition. What you need to do is a smell test before combining. Pick some oils you think would be great together, remove the lids, hold them in one hand, and waft them under your nose to get a sense of what they smell like together.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Tip 2:<\/strong> <\/span>To find the right balance, bring one oil closer to your nose and move others farther back. The one that\u2019s closest will be the oil with the most drops in your diffuser blend. The ones farther away will require fewer drops in the mix.<\/p>\n<p>If you like the combination, get diffusing! If it\u2019s not quite right, keep swopping oils in and out until you find the perfect blend.<\/p>\n<p>Some essential oils have stronger scents than others; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_gb\/products\/id\/46\" class=\"broken_link\">Basil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_gb\/products\/id\/53\" class=\"broken_link\">Black Pepper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/nutmeg-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Nutmeg<\/a> and Cinnamon Bark have powerful aromas.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Tip 3:<\/strong> <\/span>Keep scents like these from overpowering your blend by adding just a drop or two.<\/p>\n<h2>How much oil to use in your DIY Diffuser Blends.<\/h2>\n<p>Try to keep the total drops for your diffuser between 5-10 drops. The number of drops really depends on several factors, here are some:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have children or pets around, use fewer total drops<\/li>\n<li>Strong essential oil, use fewer drops (for example: Patchouli, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang).<\/li>\n<li>In a large room, use more drops<\/li>\n<li>For a strong aroma to fill the area, use more drops<\/li>\n<li>For a gentle aroma, use fewer drops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Tip 4: <\/strong><\/span>If everything sounds like hard work and you\u2019re run ragged, simply turn to one of our top blends, roll on or diffuse, and let us improve the day for you. You\u2019re welcome!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/young-living-purification-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Young Living Purification\u00ae Oil<\/a>\u2014a lovely blend to apply on your skin. Mixes Citronella with Tea Tree, Lemongrass and more. A must-have for Indian Summer evenings.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/young-living-rc-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Young Living R. C. Essential Oil<\/a> \u2014a powerful blend of Spruce, Cypress and three types of Eucalyptus. An energetic aroma, great to pep you up before a workout.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/joy-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Joy Essential Oil<\/a>\u2014a luxuriously exotic blend with uplifting tones. This one can be worn as a perfume.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/valor-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Valor Essential Oil<\/a> \u2014a truly unique blend, and a favourite of Young Living founder D. Gary Young. It gives a lovely woody, grounding aroma.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/young-living-stress-away-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Young Living Stress Away\u00ae Essential Oil<\/a> \u2014lovely Lime and Vanilla combine here to diffuse on those busy days. You\u2019ll find Lavender mixed in too.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/en_GB\/products\/young-living-citrus-fresh-essential-oil\" class=\"broken_link\">Young Living Citrus Fresh\u00ae Essential Oil<\/a> \u2014an exclusive and popular blend, recommended for all ages. Great refreshing scent with a wow factor. Bring summer into the home all year \u2018round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>We\u2019d love to hear about your favourite blends and when you use them.<\/h2>\n<h2>Write your comments below or contact us at <u><a title=\"mailto:mseublog@youngliving.com\" href=\"mailto:mseublog@youngliving.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mseublog@youngliving.com<\/a><\/u><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of us started in oils in two ways: using single oils such as Lavender or Peppermint or going straight for a popular signature blend such as Young Living Stress Away\u00ae. These are the two perfect ways to start and gain some confidence and passion. 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