The Aromahain beginner's guide: which oil for which moment, how many drops in the diffuser and how to dilute properly. Print it, save it or just look things up here.
1 · Your oil in 60 seconds
| Moment | citrusy | fresh / floral | herbal | woody and warm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Lemon | Peppermint | Rosemary | Eucalyptus |
| While working | Wild Orange | Peppermint | Rosemary | Cedarwood |
| In the kitchen | Lemon | Bergamot | Rosemary | Tea Tree |
| Evening | Bergamot | Lavender | – | Frankincense, Cedarwood |
2 · The 10 oils to start with
| Oil (15 ml) | Scent | Fitting moment | Drops in the diffuser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | floral-herbal, soft | evening | 4 |
| Lemon | fresh, zesty | morning, kitchen | 3 Citrus oil: avoid direct sun for 12 hours after applying it to the skin. |
| Peppermint | cool and fresh, clear | morning, while working | 1–2 Keep away from the face of small children. |
| Wild Orange | sweet and fruity | afternoon, with guests | 3 Citrus oil: avoid direct sun for 12 hours after applying it to the skin. |
| Frankincense | resinous and warm, calm | evening | 2–3 |
| Tea Tree | fresh-herbal, distinctive | while cleaning | 2 |
| Eucalyptus | clear, camphor-like | morning | 2 Keep away from the face of small children. |
| Bergamot | citrusy-floral | afternoon | 3 Citrus oil: avoid direct sun for 12 hours after applying it to the skin. |
| Rosemary | herbal, clear | while working | 2 |
| Cedarwood | woody and dry | evening | 3 |
Drops for a typical diffuser with about 100 ml of water. A 15 ml bottle holds roughly 250–300 drops.
3 · Your 7-day diffuser plan
- Day 1: morning, 3 drops Lemon + 1 drop Peppermint
- Day 2: evening, 4 drops Lavender
- Day 3: while cooking, 3 drops Lemon
- Day 4: morning, 2 drops Peppermint + 2 drops Lemon
- Day 5: evening, 3 drops Lavender + 1 drop Lemon
- Day 6: afternoon, 2 drops Lavender + 2 drops Lemon
- Day 7: your favourite of the week, once more
Big version (with more oils): Day 1 Lemon + Rosemary · Day 2 Wild Orange + Cedarwood · Day 3 Bergamot + Lavender · Day 4 Eucalyptus + Lemon · Day 5 Frankincense + Wild Orange · Day 6 Peppermint + Rosemary · Day 7 Lavender + Cedarwood, each 2 + 2 drops.
4 · Dilution: the table
Never apply essential oils undiluted to the skin. Mix them with a carrier oil, for example fractionated coconut oil.
| Carrier oil | 1 % (gentle) | 2 % (usual) | 3 % (strong) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 ml (roll-on) | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 30 ml | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| 1 teaspoon (5 ml) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Guide values at about 20 drops per millilitre. The directions on the label of the dōTERRA bottle always take priority.
5 · Scent pairs that go well together
- Wild Orange + Cedarwood
- Lavender + Bergamot
- Lemon + Rosemary
- Peppermint + Lemon
- Frankincense + Wild Orange
- Eucalyptus + Lemon
- Lavender + Cedarwood
- Bergamot + Frankincense
6 · Safety: the basics
- Always follow the directions on the label.
- Keep away from eyes, ears and mucous membranes.
- Before the first use on skin, test on a small area.
- Store out of the reach of children; for children, pregnancy and pets, seek professional advice first.
- Store cool, dark and tightly closed.
7 · Help from me: your 3-oil plan
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Aromahain is the independent shop of a dōTERRA Wellness Advocate and not an official dōTERRA shop. These notes describe scent and safe use, not effects.