For Valentine’s I got Lola a bunch of sweet things to make roller bottles with. She LOVES making roller bottles and uses oils daily too. I really enjoy doing this with her. So as I was walking around Target gathering up a couple gifts for the kids- Finn got play dough, Ella got a LEGO set and then Lola was left. I told Kevin, well she really loves doing all the oils with me. So I am going to order her some fancy bottles, dried rose petals and dried lavender. And I knew it, she was in heaven and felt LOVED. Putting together roller bottle as a gift for someone is so unique and personal! It says- I know what you are going thru and what you might need for support. Lola gave her teacher the “unicorn roller bottle” (recipe below) for Valentines. I thought it was so thoughtful of Lola. She said that she knew her teacher would love the smell and the boost it would give her!
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These are the items we used to make our roller bottles-
- ORGANIC DRIED ROSES– HERE
- ORGANIC DRIED LAVENDER– HERE
- GOLD TOPPED ROLLER BOTTLES– HERE
- JOJOBA OIL– HERE
- FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL– HERE
ESSENTIAL OILS– not all essential oils are not the same, a lot use fillers and they are diluted. I suggest doing research before! I choose to only use Young Living- they have the best seed- to seal processing system. (check out their seed to seal process here).I am a distributor, and share more below.
Roller Bottle Recipes- (Free printable below)
- If you are adding any dried flowers make sure you leave space for them or add them at the start!
- After you add the oils and flowers- fill the rest of the way with a carrier oil- leave a little air on the top
- For my carrier oil I use fractionated coconut oil for most and then jojoba oil for anything face (doesn’t clog pores)
- These are for adults. My kids do use all these- but I eased them into the oils. I recommend doing half for kids.Do not use on infants. These are not intended for animals
Sweet Dreams-
- 4 drops lavender
- 4 drops frankincense
Motion (keeps me alert whendriving and also eases my motion sickness)
- 10 drops peppermint
- 10 drops frankincense
- 10 drops lemon (or ginger would make a nice addition)
Unicorn Roller (supports all the emotions andbonus it is a perfume!) **You can do less oils but it does make a nice strong scent!
- 10 drops valor
- 10 drops frankincense
- 10 drops stress away
- 10 drops orange
Lights Perfume
- 10 drops northern lights black spruce
- 10 drops geranium
- 10 drops orange
Happy Smiles (great pick-me up and smellsamazing)
- 5 drops lavender
- 5 drops geranium
- 5 drops lemon
All Away (I rub this allover-especially with soremuscles)
- 5 drops panaway
- 3 drops copaiba
Wellness Roller(I rub this on any kids spine and on their feet)
- 4 drops thieves
- 3 drops frankincense
Glow (love this one to give my face a fresh glow- and reduce the signs of aging. I also rub it around the dry skin around my girls lips!)
- 6 drops frankincense
- 6 drops copaiba
- 6 drops Geranium (optional- but would be a nice addition)
- I always use jojoba oil for any roller that goes on my face,doesn’t clog pores
Keep Calm
- 6 drops lavender
- 6 drops orange
Owie (helps with ouchies, or aches, we used it around finger nailsthat arehurting)
- 4 lavender
- 2 frankincense
- 2 copiaba
*** Two articles on- Oils and Infants and Oils and Animals– both articles are from Young Living- so do your own research depending on the brand you use. I am not a doctor. I am only sharing what we use after doing my own personal research.
Roller Bottle Dilution Chart (based on 10 ml bottle)- this is just a guide if you want to adjust any of the recipes above!!
- 2-5 years old 2-5 drops
- 5-12 years old 5-10 drops
- 13 and up- 15-30 drops
- More on Essential Oils-
Below is the type of graphics I create for people who buy an essential oil starter kit from me! Tons of daily education if you are interested in transforming your home go HERE and you can print the Ultimate Roller Blends HERE
I use Young Living because I get wholesale on everything, you can get it too! You just have to buy a starter kit. The starter kit includes 12 of their best starter oils and a gorgeous diffuser to get you going with using oils in your home daily. The kits start at $165 and most the diffusers cost that alone. You can always buy one oil at a time and never get a starter kit- but you pay retail and it takes a long time to get all the oils to make and do the things to enjoy the oils everyday in your life. (If you would like to order you can HEREto keep reading).
Keep on reading on Essential Oils-
Any suggestions made on this blog are very specific to Young Living essential oils and should not be used with oils from another source. Statements made on this website about Young Living Essential Oils have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products and information are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone suffering from disease or injury should consult with a physician. If you are currently on medication, please do not stop.
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FAQs
The typical ratio is around 20-30 drops of essential oil per 10ml of carrier oil. However, you can adjust the ratio to your personal preference. Some popular essential oils that can be used in roller bottles include lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus.
What is the ratio of essential oils to roller bottles? ›
The typical ratio is around 20-30 drops of essential oil per 10ml of carrier oil. However, you can adjust the ratio to your personal preference. Some popular essential oils that can be used in roller bottles include lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus.
What is the best carrier oil for roller bottles? ›
Fill the rest of your roller bottle with a carrier oil. A carrier oil is an oil like fractionated coconut oil (our fav), jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, or any other oil that's not too viscous. You want it to be natural, and to roll well.
How do you make essential oil roller blends? ›
Putting it all together
- Remove the roller ball from the top of the bottle.
- Add drops of your selected essential oil(s)
- Top off the bottle with your chosen carrier oil.
- Reattach the roller ball to the bottle, and put the cap on.
- Shake well.
- Roll on—popular placements include neck, temples, wrists, chest and soles of feet.
Standard rollerball bottles are usually 10ml in size, but you can also repurpose your empty 5ml or 15ml bottles. Here is the guide I use for how many drops of essential oil to use: Standard 10ml rollerball bottle: 20-30 drops of essential oil.
How many drops of essential oil do I put in a 10ml rollerball? ›
As a guide - 10 - 20 drops in a 10ml roller for adults. 15 drops = 5% dilution. 1 drop per year of age in a 10ml roller for a child.
How do you mix oil in roller bottles? ›
Instructions
- Remove the roller ball from the top of the bottle.
- Add 20 drops of lavender.
- Add 10 drops of ylang ylang.
- Top off bottle with fractionated coconut oil.
- Reattach roller ball and twist cap on.
- Shake well.
- Apply to wrists and/or back of the neck.
One of the lightest carrier oil is fractionated coconut oil. There are other lightweight carrier oils too that have high skin absorbency such as grapeseed oil, apricot kernel oil and sweet almond oil.
How much carrier oil in a roller bottle? ›
The following dilutions are for a 10ml roller bottle. Fill your roller bottle 80-90% full with a carrier oil before adding your essential oils. A carrier oil is an unscented oil that is used to dilute essential oils so they can be used on the skin (undiluted oils can irritate the skin).
What is the ratio of carrier oil to essential oils in roll on? ›
As a general guideline, a dilution ratio of 1-2% is commonly recommended for most topical applications, which equates to 1-2 drops of essential oil per teaspoon (5 mL) of carrier oil. However, some oils may require even lower dilution ratios, especially for children, elderly individuals, or those with sensitive skin.
Roller bottles are filled with a blend of essential oils and carrier oils. Carrier oils such as jojoba, sweet almond, and avocado dilute the essential oils so that they can be applied to the skin without harming it.
What is the best carrier for essential oils? ›
Fractionated coconut oil is the most popular carrier oil for essential oils, and for good reason. Coconut oil, extracted from the fruit of the coconut tree, is a super-oil full of natural antioxidants and is in itself an excellent antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory oil.
How many drops of peppermint oil in roller? ›
Step 1: Gather Supplies. Step 2: Add 10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil to the roller bottle. Tip: We recommend using amber or cobalt bottles to protect the essential oils and keep sunlight out. Step 3: Fill the rest of the roller bottle with a carrier oil, stopping at the neck of the bottle.
How do you dilute essential oil for rolling on? ›
A good rule of thumb is to simply add two drops of essential oil for every teaspoon of carrier oil, or 5 drops for every 10ml of carrier oil. One drop of essential oil equals one percent of dilution (1 drop = 1%), so be sure not to go overboard if you want to ensure complete safety for your skin!
How many drops of essential oil in a 5ml roller bottle? ›
Essential oil websites tend to say that you can get between 15-20 drops per ml. However, some studies have shown numbers on the high end of that spectrum, with an average of about 30 drops per ml. For a 5 ml bottle, that means you could expect to get between 75 and 150 drops, with an average of 112.5.
How many drops of tea tree oil in 10ml roller? ›
How do you make an essential oil roller bottle? Add 15-20 drops of essential oils to a 10 mL roller bottle. Store in a dark place for up to one year.
What is the ratio for mixing essential oils? ›
Follow the 30:50:20 ratio when mixing scent notes - 30% top note (3 drops), 50% middle note (5 drops) and 20% base note (2 drops), label each new blend clearly. Essential oil blends perform best after 'resting' for a day or so, this will allow the oils to blend and harmonise fully.
How many drops of essential oil in a 3ml roller bottle? ›
There are 20 drops per milliliter (mL). So if you have a 5 ml bottle, there will be 100 drops in it.
What is the ratio of essential oils to liquid? ›
It is recommended to add just 1 to 3 drops of essential oil to every ounce (approximately 30 ml) of the diluting agent, for a maximum concentration of 0.5%.
