The Witch's Corner - Wiccan Supplies - Oil FAQ
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Candles
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1 to 1.5 oz per pound
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Soap
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3/4 to 1 oz per pound
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Bath / Body Lotions
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1 to 1.5 oz per gallon
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What is a Carrier Oil?
Carrier oils and bases have a variety of uses and can
have therapeutic uses. Carrier oils are important in the practice of
aromatherapy. A carrier oil is usually a vegetable or nut type oil which
is skin safe and moisturizing. We stock five all natural carrier oils;
apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, and sweet
almond oil. These oils can be used to make massage oils, creams, lotions,
soaps, perfumed body oils, and bath oils. We also stock DPG, Dipropylene
Glycol which can also be used as a carrier oil.
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Why can I Not
Use Your Oils Directly on My Skin?
Our Fragrance Oils are premium manufacturer's-grade highly
concentrated oils and are quite simply too strong to use directly on
the skin. Essential oils are similar to medications and should not be
over-used and never used directly on the skin. It is suggested that
you wear rubber type gloves while mixing any of these oils. They should
never be taken internally. Keep these oils out of reach of children
and pets.
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How do I Scent Incense
Cones or Incense Sticks?
Below is a general guideline and may vary depending on
equipment used and level of desired strength. Completely submerge incense
in oil Soak Incense for a minimum of 6 hours Best results achieved when
soaked for a 24 hour period After scenting, allow Incense to dry for
1 full day Add 20-30% DPG to avoid soot. One ounce of our Fragrance
Oil will scent between 30 and 50 Standard Incense Sticks or 1"
Cones.
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Do you suggest Cutting Fragrance
Oil prior to Soaking the Incense?
Yes, we suggest adding D.P.G. This is known to cut down on the
black smoke that is emitted from incense. The ratio will vary and in
house testing is suggested, however, a 70% fragrance and 30% D.P.G.
is a normal cutting ratio. We do sell D.P.G. (Dipropylene Glycol).
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What is
the Shelf-Life of Oils and How Do I Store Them?
The average shelf life of an oil is approximately one year. Heat
will cause oils to evaporate, and light will alter their chemical make-up.
To increase your oils shelf life, keep your oils in dark amber bottles.
You can further increase their shelf life by keeping bottles in a sealed
box kept in the refrigerator. If you do this, always remember to let
them come to room temperature before using.
When storing oils, do not store them in plastic or rubber, or near rubber
products (such as droppers).
The oils are so strong they will dissolve plastic and rubber.
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Apothecary
Conversion Information
Drams
Ounces
Milliliters
Drops
8 drams
1 oz
29.57 ml
456 drops
4 drams
1/2 oz
14.78 ml
228 drops
2 drams
1/4 oz
7.39 ml
114 drops
1 dram
1/8 oz
3.69 ml
57 drops
Essential oils should always be diluted in a good quality
carrier oil before applying to skin. The normal dilution is 2% - about
7 to 14 drops per ounce of carrier oil.
Sensitive skin may require half this concentration, or even less.
A safe and effective dilution for
most aromatherapy applications is 2% (2 drops of essential oil per 100
drops of carrier oil). There is no need to go beyond a 3% dilution for
any purpose. Using more of an oil will not get you better results; in
fact, it may cause adverse effects. Some oils, such as lavender, are
sedating in low dilutions and stimulating in high dilutions. A 1% dilution
should be used on children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with
health concerns.
When making blends for the first time, start with no more than two or three oils at a time. The more complicated blends require a bit more knowledge because the oils have synergistic effects (meaning that the combination of oils have properties greater than the sum of the individual oils).
1% dilution: 5-6 drops essential oil per ounce of
carrier oil
2% dilution: 7-14 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil
3% dilution: 15-18 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil.
CAUTION: If the skin becomes irritated or if oil gets into the eyes, immediately flush with any vegetable oil and call your health practitioner. MSDS regulations recommend flushing with water. However, through our experience, we have found that it is better to use vegetable oil to dilute an essential oil. You may use water, but this may cause considerable discomfort.
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CAUTION!
All of our Essential and Fragrance oils are Pure &
Highly Concentrated!
They Contain
NO DILUTANTS.
Do Not Use Directly on the Skin unless mixed with
a Carrier Oil!
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