Updated: 25th Sept 2023
An at-home diffuser is one of the simplest but most effective ways to create a pleasant ambience in your home. Creating fun, unique essential oil recipes for diffusing throughout your space can be a fun and expressive activity. Use your imagination and make all sorts of concoctions for you to enjoy!
At N-Essentials, we pride ourselves on crafting quality essential oils to elevate your everyday living. Whether you’re using them for diffusing, creating bath bombs, candles or something else, our range is perfect!
If you’re in need of a little inspiration for essential oil combinations to try in your diffuser, we’re here to help. Here are some of our favourite essential oil blend recipes for you to experiment with.
Can I Mix My Own Essential Oils?
Yes! You can make your own essential oil blends and use them for a variety of different activities such as aromatherapy, massages, skincare and haircare. Mixing essential oils can be a fun and creative process, but it's important to do so safely and responsibly.
When mixing essential oils, make sure a carrier oil is mixed in to dilute the potency of your essential oil blendswhen applying to the skin. Essential oils are far too concentrated to use as is, and should never be applied topically to your skin or hair without a carrier oil to dilute them! Also, consider the blend ratio of the oils you’re using. Usually, 2-3 drops of essential oil in 10-15 drops of carrier oil will suffice.
Diluting your essential oil blend with a carrier oil is a must only if the essential oils need to be applied to the skin or hair. However, the dilution is not required if your essential oil blend is to be used in a diffuser.
Herbal Scents
Chamomile Bergamot Blend
You will need:
- 4 drops of Chamomile essential oil
- 3 drops of Bergamot essential oil
Method:
Add your oils into the diffuser along with 200-300mL of water (this may vary depending on the size of your diffuser) and enjoy!
Minty Blend
You will need:
- 3 drops of Peppermint essential oil
- 3 drops of Spearmint essential oil
- 2 drops of Lemon essential oil
Method:
In a diffuser with 200-300mL of water, add in your essential oil blend. Mix the combination together and start your diffuser. You can always add in more essential oil if you find the smell too mild.
Woody Scents
Cabin Retreat Blend
You will need:
- 4 drops of Cedarwood essential oil
- 3 drops of Sandalwood essential oil
- 2 drops of Frankincense essential oil
Method:
Fill your diffuser with water; we suggest 200-300mL, but this may vary depending on the size of diffuser that you have. Add the specified number of drops of each essential oil to the water, then turn on your diffuser and embrace the cosy, woody scent.
Forest Escape Blend
You will need:
- 3 drops of Pine essential oil
- 3 drops of Cypress essential oil
- 2 drops of Juniper Berry essential oil
Method:
Combine your essential oil blend in 200-300mL of water and add it to your diffuser. Turn your diffuser on and before you know it, you’ll be whisked away to a forest woodland.
Floral Scents
Garden Flowers Blend
You will need:
- 3 drops of Lavender essential oil
- 3 drops of Geranium essential oil
- 2 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil
- 1 drop of Clary Sage essential oil
Method:
Fill your diffuser with water. How much you use will vary depending on the size and type of diffuser you have, but as a general reference to go off, we recommend 200-300mL. Add in the required amount of essential oil drops, and enjoy!
Blooming Bouquet Blend
You will need:
- 3 drops of Rose Geranium essential oil
- 2 drops of Vetiver essential oil
- 2 drops of Neroli essential oil
- 1 drop of Sweet Orange essential oil
Method:
Add 200-300mL of water to your diffuser (however this may vary depending on the type of diffuser you have, along with the manufacturer’s instructions). Then, add in each essential oil, one at a time, ensuring you give the right amount of drops. Mix this together and enjoy the pleasant aroma.
Citrus Scents
Citrus Sunrise Blend
You will need:
- 3 drops of lemon essential oil
- 2 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
- 2 drops of Lime essential oil
Method:
Combine all of these essential oils into your diffuser filled with 200-300mL of water. Give it a gentle mix, and then turn on your diffuser!
Tropical Citrus Blend
You will need:
- 3 drops of Tangerine essential oil
- 2 drops of Mandarin essential oil
- 2 drops of Lime essential oil
Method:
Place your drops of tangerine, mandarin and lime essential oil in 200-300mL of water, and add the mixture to your diffuser. Then, turn it on and sit back – it’s really that easy.
Where Can I Find Quality Oils?
N-Essentials is home to premium oils that you can use in your essential oil recipes. No matter what you’re using them for, you’ll find quality ingredients on our website!
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