What are Blended Oils?

Blended oils are dynamic and carefully selected essential oil remedies combined in harmony for a specific use. When combining oils, a synergistic effect is obtained to enhance certain qualities of the oils. They may be blended with cold pressed oils for use in massage or in a bath, or they may be concentrated for use in an oil burner.

When blending oils an Aromatherapist will use varying amounts of specific essential oils. It is often difficult to distinguish any one scent in a blend. Blending is a creative and important aspect of Aromatherpay requiring a thorough knowledge of each oil as well as a clear understanding of the condition being treated - if it is being used for remedial application. To forumulate a blend to use as a perfume the 'top note, middle note and base note' theory is often used. The different notes attributed to essential oils are determined by the time that it takes for the nose and body to react to an aroma. Top note oils are the oils that first hit you when you smell a blend for the first time.

When blending oils for your own use do not blend more than two or three oils in the blend until experience has been gained. Always check the properties of each oil before using it as certain medical conditions may prevent the use of certain oils. eg. Rosemary Oil is not recommended for high blood pressure (although no clinical trials have been done recently to back up the claims that Rosemary oil is definitely a problem), and certain oils may trigger skin allergies.