Essential oils are unique substances that have found application in medicine, aromatherapy, cosmetology and perfumes. They give good health and good mood. The main thing is to choose the right combination of essential oils that is right for you. You can use ready-made recipes or come up with your own unique composition.
Base oils
Essential oils are not really oils. These are concentrated volatile substances that have the ability to penetrate into the blood through respiration and through the skin, spreading throughout the body. But applying them to the skin in its pure form is strictly prohibited. This is fraught with burns or severe irritation. Therefore, base oils are used as the basis for combinations of essential oils. Here are the most popular options:
- apricot - saturates the skin with vitamins and fights against excessive dryness;
- peach - normalizes the secretion of sebum;
- almond - cleanses, brightens and rejuvenates;
- grape - fights with excessive oily skin;
- jojoba - relieves inflammation and fights irritations;
- avocado - softens and fights dryness;
- hazelnuts - increases the conductivity of the skin.
Essential oil groups
Before proceeding with the selection of successful combinations of essential oils, it is worthwhile to understand the main aromatic groups. They have a common origin and similar properties. Here are the categories that can be distinguished:
- gum resins;
- spice oils;
- wood esters;
- herbal oils;
- citrus oils;
- flower extracts;
- exotic oils.
Gum resins and successful combinations
Gums are substances obtained from sagging that form at the site of damage to tree trunks. Such esters combine woody and balsamic notes. Successful aromatic combinations of oils and gum resins are given in the table.
| Gum resins | Successful combination |
| Benzoic resin | Juniper, caraway, jasmine, black pepper, lemon, cinnamon, cardamom, rose, myrrh, coriander, cedar, peppermint, frankincense, cypress |
| Incense | Citrus fruits, sage, basil, rose, cypress, black pepper, benzoin, myrrh, geranium, neroli, vetiver, cinnamon, ginger, coriander, pine |
| Myrrh | Cypress, peppermint, orange, sandalwood, juniper, lemon, benzoin, frankincense, pine, geranium, patchouli, cedar, lavender |
Spicy oils and good combinations
Spice oils are obtained from various spices of plant origin. They are united by a tart and fairly sweet smell. Successful combinations of the smells of essential oils from spices with other esters are given in the table.
| Spicy essential oils | Successful combination |
| Anise | Chamomile, rose, orange, eucalyptus, pine, lavender, cinnamon, rosemary |
| Ginger | Grapefruit, rose, orange, patchouli, cedar, juniper, vetiver, palmarosa, frankincense, nutmeg, coriander, lemon, myrtle |
| Cardamom | Sage, caraway, orange, rose, lavender, neroli, bergamot, sandalwood, cedar, frankincense, benzoin, ylang-ylang, cypress, myrtle, grapefruit |
| Coriander | Sandalwood, carrot, orange, cumin, frankincense, mandarin, bergamot, sage, pine, lemongrass, nutmeg, cypress, tea tree, ginger, jasmine, mimosa |
| Cinnamon | Nutmeg, Eucalyptus, Orange, Lemon, Incense, Benzoin, Anise, Mandarin |
| Laurel | Citrus fruits, hyssop, sage nutmeg, lemon, cypress, rosemary, myrtle, lavender |
| Nutmeg | Lavender, sage, orange, cinnamon, patchouli, tea tree, geranium, mandarin, laurel, coriander, caraway, lime, ginger |
| Thyme | Lemongrass, pine, bergamot, eucalyptus, lavender, marjoram, tea tree, rosemary, lemon, lemon balm |
| Caraway | Lavender, tangerine, orange, tea tree, rosemary, coriander, benzoin, nutmeg, rose, cardamom |
| Black pepper | Frankincense, palmarosa, orange, tea tree, cedar, lemon, rosemary |
It is better to completely abandon the use of spice cores. The aroma can provoke an increase in heart rate or an increase in blood pressure.
Wood esters and successful combinations
Woody esters are extracted from the bark of trees. They are distinguished by strong persistent aromas with balsamic or turpentine notes. The best combinations of essential oils are shown in the table.
| Woody Essential Oils | Successful combination |
| Cedar | Citronella, carrots, benzoin, neroli, sage, marjoram, bergamot, frankincense, eucalyptus, rose, eucalyptus, lavender, vetiver, patchouli, pine, cypress, jasmine, black pepper, sandalwood, rosemary, ylang-ylang, palmarosa, juniper, ginger, cardamom, myrrh |
| Cypress | Lavender, myrrh, citrus, sage, eucalyptus, benzoic resin, incense, cedar, sandalwood, marjoram, juniper, coriander, cardamom, laurel |
| Myrtle | Sage, laurel, bergamot, cardamom, rosemary, lime, jasmine, hyssop, ginger, lavender |
| Juniper | Rosemary, citrus fruits, lavender, myrrh, benzoin, pine, sandalwood, ginger, vetiver, cypress, cedar, geranium |
| Pine | Lavender, myrrh, anise, juniper, eucalyptus, cedar, tea tree, rosemary, citronella, lemon, peppermint, coriander, thyme, marjoram, frankincense |
| Tea tree | Thyme, eucalyptus, geranium, nutmeg, coriander, cumin, sage, marjoram, pine, rosemary, lavender, lemon, black pepper |
| Eucalyptus | Peppermint, tea tree, anise, pine, marjoram, thyme, cedar, rosemary, lavender, lemon, cypress, cinnamon, lemongrass |
| Kayaput | Pine, lavender, eucalyptus, cedar |
| Naioli | Tea tree, eucalyptus, pine, lavender, rosemary |
| Pink tree | Citrus fruits, jasmine, sandalwood, palmarosa, rose, caraway, ginger, ylang-ylang, lavender, neroli, patchouli |
Do not use wood oils at night. They have a tonic effect and can cause insomnia.
Herbal oils and successful combinations
Herbal essential oils are substances extracted from fragrant herbs. They are distinguished by a pronounced grassy or sweet-spicy aroma. The table shows the best combinations of essential oils for the herbal group.
| Herbal Essential Oils | Successful combination |
| Angelica | Citrus fruits, vetiver, patchouli, sage |
| Basil | Chamomile, bergamot, lime, lavender, lemongrass, rose, rosemary, frankincense, tarragon, geranium, marjoram, peppermint, citronella, sage |
| Hyssop | Laurel, orange, geranium, lavender, sage, myrtle, rosemary |
| Marjoram | Bergamot, eucalyptus, orange, fennel, cedar, thyme, basil, tea tree, chamomile, pine, geranium, peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, cypress, lavender |
| Carrot | Orange, Mimosa, Geranium, Cedar, Coriander |
| Peppermint | Jasmine, myrrh, basil, eucalyptus, lavender, marjoram, benzoin, pine, dill, lemongrass, lemon, rosemary |
| Rosemary | Grapefruit, eucalyptus, orange, peppermint, hyssop, black pepper, anise, cedar, neroli, juniper, basil, myrtle, lavender, pine, laurel, caraway seeds, lemon balm, thyme, tea tree, lime, marjoram, lemon grass |
| Dill | Peppermint, Lemon, Orange, Neroli |
| Fennel | Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Rose, Sandalwood |
| Sage | Nutmeg, hyssop, lavender, neroli, coriander, lime, cypress, incense, sandalwood, myrtle, lemon, mandarin, rose, tea tree, chamomile, patchouli, laurel, cedar, cardamom, ylang-ylang, jasmine, geranium, vetiver, basil, angelica, orange |
| Tarragon | Basil, pine |
Citrus oils and good combinations
Citrus oils are extracted from the peel of the fruit. Such esters have a pronounced refreshing fruity aroma with an admixture of bitter or sweet notes. For citrus essential oils, odor combinations are listed in the table.
| Citrus Essential Oils | Successful combination |
| Orange | Citrus fruits, sage, neroli, black pepper, carrots, angelica, dill, cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, rosemary, coriander, frankincense, geranium, juniper, myrrh, cypress, caraway seeds, jasmine, mimosa, cardamom, patchouli, ginger, lavender, marjoram, hyssop, laurel, rose |
| Bergamot | Juniper, frankincense, angelica, carrot, ylang-ylang, orange, laurel, citronella, mimosa, thyme, basil, rose, marjoram, coriander, lemon, geranium, sandalwood, neroli, lime, grapefruit, rose, lavender, cypress, chamomile, jasmine, mandarin, melissa, cedar, myrtle, cardamom |
| Grapefruit | Citrus fruits, frankincense, jasmine, rosemary, angelica, lavender, ginger, neroli, cardamom, carrot, geranium, palmarosa, juniper, mimosa, cypress, rose, laurel |
| Lime | Juniper, sage, angelica, frankincense, citrus fruits, rose, neroli, mimosa, basil, rosemary, nutmeg, laurel, geranium, carrot, myrtle, lavender, jasmine |
| Lemon | Sage, myrrh, pine, tea tree, angelica, citrus, ylang-ylang, frankincense, carrots, neroli, benzoin, peppermint, geranium, juniper, mimosa, black pepper, jasmine, dill, ginger, laurel, cypress, fennel, thyme, lavender, cinnamon |
| Mandarin | Nutmeg, cumin, angelica, neroli, carrots, mimosa, citrus fruits, rose, geranium, laurel, juniper, cinnamon, jasmine, frankincense, lavender, coriander |
| Citronella | Carrots, citrus fruits, angelica, neroli, juniper, mimosa, geranium, lemon balm, laurel, jasmine, cedar, pine, frankincense, rose |
| Lemongrass | Eucalyptus, Frankincense, angelica, rosewood, lavender, rosemary, orange, neroli, coriander, basil, peppermint, carrot, lemon, vetiver, mimosa, jasmine, mandarin, grapefruit, laurel, juniper, lime, lemon balm |
In hot weather, it is better to abandon the use of citrus oils. This can cause sunburn and age spots.
Floral oils and successful combinations
Flower oils are obtained by treating plant petals. A persistent and pleasant floral aroma is the distinguishing feature of this group of esters. For this group of essential oils, combinations of aromas are given in the table.
| Floral Essential Oils | Successful combination |
| Geranium | Tea tree, myrrh, juniper, nutmeg, basil, carrot, rose, citrus fruits, lemon balm, palmarosa, sandalwood, neroli, fennel, jasmine, marjoram, patchouli, frankincense, hyssop, sage, lavender |
| Jasmine | Chamomile, citrus fruits, myrtle, benzoin, palmarosa, sandalwood, coriander, rose, vetiver, neroli, peppermint, lemon balm, geranium, sage, ylang-ylang, patchouli, cedar |
| Lavender | Eucalyptus, citrus, mimosa, sage, cypress, myrrh, anise, neroli, peppermint, rose, basil, nutmeg, juniper, marjoram, vetiver, geranium, pine, sandalwood, lemon balm, laurel, cedar, cardamom, fennel, chamomile, cumin, hyssop, thyme, jasmine |
| Mimosa | Citrus fruits, rose, coriander, carrots, sandalwood, lavender, ylang-ylang, jasmine |
| Neroli | Citrus fruits, geranium, sage, patchouli, dill, jasmine, rose, cardamom, frankincense, palmarosa, rosemary, cedar, lavender |
| rose flower | Fennel, patchouli, anise, mimosa, jasmine, chamomile, basil, lavender, lemon balm, sage, benzoin, cardamom, cedar, ginger, bergamot, rose, vetiver, ylang-ylang, palmarosa, sandalwood |
| Chamomile | Basil, marjoram, anise, rose, lemon balm, lavender, bergamot, sage jasmine |
Lavender essential oil is a unique product. It has absolute compatibility with any other ethers.
Exotic oils and successful combinations
Exotic oils include substances extracted from the flowers of tropical plants. Their distinctive feature is a pronounced and persistent sweet shade. Successful combination of aromas for essential oils from exotic plants are given in the table.
| Exotic Essential Oils | Successful combination |
| Vetiver | Juniper, sandalwood, angelica, sage, frankincense, rose, cedar, ginger, patchouli, lavender, lemongrass, jasmine, ylang-ylang |
| Ylang ylang | Sandalwood, rose, bergamot, lemon, vetiver, patchouli, jasmine, cedar, mimosa, sage, cardamom |
| Palmarosa | Sandalwood, rose, geranium, pettigrain, jasmine, ginger, grapefruit, curls, black pepper, neroli |
| Patchouli | Nutmeg, myrrh, angelica, sage, ginger, sandalwood, orange, rose, neroli, cedar, vetiver, jasmine, ylang-ylang |
| Sandalwood | Rose, myrrh, bergamot, fennel, juniper, patchouli, vetiver, coriander, geranium, frankincense, palmarosa, cypress, jasmine, mimosa, sage, cedar, ylang-ylang, lavender, cardamom |
Cooking Rules
Do-it-yourself cooking is becoming increasingly popular. The combination of essential oils is a science. To create a perfume you need to use oils of three degrees of volatility. More on this in the table.
| Notes | Ethers | Disclosure | Evaporation | Act |
| Top | Citrus, herbal | After 5-10 minutes | In 30 minutes | Invigorates and improves mood |
| Heart | Floral, fruit, spicy, woody | After 10-20 minutes | After 1.5-3 hours | It pacifies and balances |
| Stub | Resins, musks, mosses | In 2 hours | After 6-8 hours | Excites and tones |
Looking for the perfect combination of essential oils for perfumes with your own hands do not forget about the proportions. The oil base, as well as the esters of the top, heart and loop notes, must be combined in a ratio of 5: 2: 2: 1.
Spirit Recipes
If you are new to combining essential oils with each other, use ready-made recipes. Successful perfume options are shown in the table.
| Perfume | Oil base, ml | Essential Oils, Drops |
| Delicate floral fragrance | 20 | - sandalwood - 3; - blue iris - 3; - jasmine - 1; - rose - 1 |
| Warm sweet aroma with spicy notes | ten | - patchouli - 2; - rosewood - 1; - sandalwood - 1; - vanilla - 2; - jasmine - 1; - sage - 1; - neroli - 1; - ylang-ylang - 1; - mandarin - 1 |
| Aphrodisiac | ten | - sandalwood - 2; - cinnamon - 1; - vanilla - 1; - bergamot - 1 |
Combinations of ylang-ylang, neroli, mandarin and other esters are very aromatic. But in order to fully experience this, the spirits must endure. The aroma will be revealed in full force not less than in a week.
Healing synergy of aromatic oils
In some cases, the combination of essential oils with each other is based on the principle of synergy. This means that in the complex they have a more powerful effect than individually. Healing combinations are given in the table.
| The main ether (drops) | Amplifying esters (drops) | Act |
| Orange (3) | - black pepper (3); - tea tree (3); - chamomile (1) | Immunity strengthening |
| Basil (1) | - laurel (1) | Pain management |
| Basil (1) | - lavender (1); - eucalyptus (1) | Immunity strengthening |
| Cloves (1) | - hit (2); - lemon (2) | Eliminating Back Pain |
| Cloves (1) | - laurel (1); - eucalyptus (1) | Destruction of microbes and bacteria |
| Incense (1) | - juniper (2) | Joint Pain Relief |
| Lemon (2) | - hit (1); - cloves (2) | Treats back pain |
| Lemon (2) | - immortelle (1); - myrtle (3) | Treats a runny nose |
| Lemon (1) | - rosemary (1); - thyme (1) | Improves memory |
| Rose (1) | - immortelle (2); - sandalwood (1) | Struggling with depression |
| Rose (1) | - sage (2); - geranium (3) | Relieves premenstrual syndrome |
| Rosewood (1) | - ginger (1) | Stimulates digestion |
Using the indicated healing combinations of essential oils for aroma lamps, do not prolong the session for more than a quarter of an hour. Otherwise, it can cause headache and dizziness.
Compositions for beauty and health of hair
If you want your hair to be healthy and beautiful, regularly use masks with ethers. Combinations of essential oils for hair are shown in the table.
| Base oil (alternatives) | Ethereal composition | Hair type |
| Walnut, flax, almond, mango, sea buckthorn, olive, shea, rosehip | - bergamot; - patchouli; - tea tree; - rosemary | Normal |
| Grapes, walnuts, flax, jojoba, almonds, mango, sea buckthorn, olive, shea, rosehip | - orange; - calamus; - geranium; - hit; - myrrh; - incense; - lavender; - cedar; - ylang-ylang; - chamomile; - sandalwood | Weakened, damaged, split ends |
| Almonds, mangoes, sea buckthorn, sunflower, caraway seeds, wild rose | - orange; - calamus; - bergamot; - hit; - grapefruit; - cypress; - lavender; - lemon balm; - tea tree; - eucalyptus | Greasy |
| Jojoba, flax, macadamia, burdock | - tea tree; - rosemary | Dry dandruff |
| Almond | - orange; - cedar; - lavender; - chamomile; - Pine; - rosemary; - fennel; - eucalyptus | Greasy dandruff |
"Odor" in the car
A delicious combination of essential oils is ideal for flavoring a car interior. Just mix the ingredients in equal proportions and soak a piece of cloth with it. Here are some oils to use:
- lemon;
- geranium;
- grapefruit;
- rosemary;
- fennel;
- eucalyptus;
- Pine.
This essential composition is not just a pleasant aroma. The combination of oils has the following beneficial effects:
- suppresses stress and normalizes the emotional state;
- gives vigor and drives away sleep;
- prevents emotional outbursts;
- promotes concentration;
- activates the reaction;
- stimulates thinking and remembering processes;
- supports the normal functioning of the heart and blood vessels;
- increases visual acuity;
- prevents the occurrence of problems with hair and skin;
- fights viruses and infections.
Home scents
A variety of problems are solved using combinations of essential oils. For home aromatherapy provides many good options. The most common combinations are shown in the table.
| Appointment | Combination of oils (in equal proportions) |
| To attract money | Rose + lavender |
| For peace and understanding | Jasmine + sandalwood + rose + neroli + lavender |
| For a sense of comfort | Cypress + Incense + Rose |
| From anxiety and stress | Mint + Rosemary |
| For vigor and activity | Bergamot + lemon + grapefruit + orange |
| For inspiration | Rose + Jasmine |
| For mental activity and concentration | Rosemary + tea tree + mint + myrtle + cypress |
| For a romantic setting | Patchouli + neroli + rosemary + rose |
| From odors | Lemon + Mint + Clove + Rosemary |
| For a festive atmosphere | Patchouli + cinnamon + orange + clove |
| From bad thoughts | Lavender + Palmarosa + Geranium |
| Mosquito repellent | Peppermint + Melissa + Lemongrass |
| For a sound and healthy sleep | Lavender + Chamomile |
Do not constantly use the same combination for aromatherapy. Combinations of oils should be alternated periodically to avoid addiction.
The use of oils for domestic purposes
Since ancient times, to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the house used a combination of essential oils. Ylang-ylang, mint, lemon, juniper and many others are widely used in the household. Here are the most common uses for esters:
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- Use ylang ylang or rose essential oils instead of fabric softener. Add a few drops of the product along with the powder or while rinsing.
- If your furniture is saturated with unpleasant odors (such as food, tobacco smoke, etc.), add a couple of drops of clove, lemon, mint and rosemary oil to a glass of cold water. Pour the composition into a container with a spray bottle, shake well and spray around the apartment.
- To restore freshness to kitchen towels, soak them for 10 minutes by adding a few drops of lavender or any coniferous ether to the powder.
- To get rid of the moth, fill small fabric bags with sawdust with a couple drops of lavender oil. Place homemade sachets in cupboards. Thus, you will get rid of pests and give your things a pleasant aroma.
Incompatible oils
When forming combinations of essential oils for aroma lamps, perfumes, bathtubs, massage and other purposes, you should know that some substances are incompatible with each other. They not only do not give a harmonious aroma, but also reduce the beneficial properties of each other. Here are the main forbidden combinations:
- fennel with mint;
- orange with mint;
- lavender with rosemary;
- ylang-ylang with tea tree;
- sage with cloves.
Itβs hard to find the right combination for vanilla essential oil. This is a completely self-contained substance that has a pleasant strong aroma. Do not mix it with anything else.
Useful Tips
When looking for the perfect combination of essential oils for perfume, aroma lamp or cosmetic purposes, itβs worth following some useful tips. Namely:
- Being at the stage of acquaintance with essential oils, do not create complex compositions. At first, limit yourself to three or four flavors.
- Esters must be added to the oil base separately. After the introduction of each new ingredient, shake the vial well and let it stand for half an hour.
- Do not forget about the allergy test. Check portability not only at home, but also at family members.
- If you regularly use the same combination of aromatherapy oils, take a two-week break after each month of use.
- Pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under 14 years of age, are contraindicated in the use of esters.
- If during an aroma procedure you suddenly feel bad (there is nausea, dizziness, headache, etc.), stop the session and ventilate the room well.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, in the domestic space, the culture of using essential oils is not widespread enough. However, do not underestimate their importance and effectiveness. Ethers can replace a lot of household and cosmetic products, in addition, they have a healing and harmonizing effect. To always be in a good mood and excellent health, make it a rule to regularly use essential compositions. They can be used for aroma lamps, bathtubs or as perfumes of their own manufacture.