Description
GINGER ESSENTIAL OIL FOR DIY SKINCARE, SOAP & AROMATHERAPY BLENDS
Steam-distilled from the root, ginger essential oil carries a spicy, slightly peppery aroma that works well in diffuser blends, soap making, DIY skincare and homemade cleaning sprays. As with all essential oils, dilute in a carrier oil or water-based base before applying to skin, and always patch test first. Order online in Australia in wholesale and bulk sizes.
OIL PROFILE
- Botanical name: Zingiber Officinale
- INCI name: Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil
- Status: 100% pure, natural and true to botanical
- Extraction method: Steam-distilled from the root
- Aroma note: Middle note
- Colour: Pale yellow to amber
- Odour: Spicy, slightly peppery
- Usage: External use only, always dilute before applying to skin
COMMON USES & APPLICATIONS
- Diffuser blends: Adds a spicy note to aromatherapy diffuser combinations.
- Perfume making: Works as a spicy background note in DIY perfume and solid fragrance blends.
- Soap making: Blends into cold process and melt-and-pour soap for fragrance.
- DIY skincare: Diluted into face masks, cleansers and lotions in small amounts.
- Blended massage oil: A common addition to DIY massage oil blends alongside a carrier oil.
- Bath blends: A few drops added to a dispersant before adding to bath water.
- Natural surface cleaner: Blends into DIY household cleaning sprays for fragrance.
HOW TO USE GINGER OIL
- Diffuser: Add 4 to 6 drops to your diffuser with water, following your device's instructions.
- Spray: Combine 10 to 15 drops with 30ml of water in a spray bottle and shake well before each spray.
- DIY cleanser: Add 1 to 2 drops into your usual face wash and blend in before applying.
- Soap and candle making: Add at the fragrance stage of your recipe, following your base recipe's usage rate.
Always dilute in a suitable carrier oil or base before applying to skin, and never apply undiluted.
CARE & CAUTIONS
- Perform a patch test before first use.
- Discontinue use if a reaction occurs.
- Avoid the eye area.
- Not for internal use.
- Do not apply undiluted to skin.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional advice before use.
- Consult a vet before using around pets.
- Store in a cool, dark place away from direct light.
- Decant into a smaller bottle as you use the oil, to limit air exposure and slow oxidation.
Additional Details
FAQs
How much ginger essential oil should I use in a diffuser?
Start with around 4 to 6 drops mixed with water, adjusting to suit your diffuser's instructions and your preference for scent strength.
Can I apply ginger essential oil directly to my skin?
No. Like all essential oils, ginger oil should always be diluted in a carrier oil or another suitable base before topical use, and a patch test is recommended beforehand.
Is ginger essential oil suitable for use around pets?
We'd recommend checking with a vet before using any essential oil around pets, as animals can respond differently to concentrated oils than people do.
How should I store ginger essential oil?
Keep it in a cool, dark place away from direct light, and decant into a smaller bottle as the level drops to limit air exposure and slow oxidation.
What is ginger essential oil?
Ginger essential oil is steam-distilled from the root of the Zingiber Officinale plant. It's a pale yellow to amber oil with a spicy, slightly peppery aroma, commonly used in diffuser blends, soap making, perfumery and diluted DIY skincare formulations.
- SKU:
- EOGIN
