Dilute Essential Oils: Perfect For the Way We Use Oils Every Day

By Caryn Gehlmann, Clinical Aromatherapist

Why does e3 carry dilute essential oils?  Do they have the same therapeutic properties? Are they weaker in aroma and strength? Perhaps you haven’t been sure whether you should choose a dilute when you’ve seen both dilute essential oils and concentrated ones in our online store. We’d love to help you figure this out.

Some essential oils are very concentrated and precious. They’re precious for several reasons, which you can read about in our blog post: Precious Essential Oils Too Costly? Try e3 Dilutes. Essential 3 offers dilute essential oils so you can enjoy precious essential oils at a more affordable price. The essential oil is a 5% dilution in fractionated coconut oil. (Fractionated Coconut Oil doesn’t go rancid, has no aroma, and is non-greasy.)

Common Questions About Dilute Essential Oils

Is the aroma of a dilute oil different from that of an absolute essential oil?

The scent of a dilute is the same as a non-diluted essential oil, except it’s a softer, more gentle scent compared to the regular essential oil. You may notice it doesn’t project as strongly, but it still carries the same beautiful aromatic profile.

NOTE: While some of our dilute essential oils are from absolutes, like Jasmine Absolute and Rose Absolute, few of them are absolutes. Absolute refers to the process by which the essential oil is extracted. More about the four main extraction methods in a future blog post.

Is a dilute essential oil a weaker, less effective version?

Not at all. It’s more gentle, wearable, and accessible. The carrier oil does not change the chemistry of the essential oil. It’s still the same oil. Only the concentration per drop changes. A dilute is ideally designed for how we actually use oils in daily life.

Do dilute essential oils have the same therapeutic properties?

The therapeutic qualities are still present in a dilute. After all, it’s the same oil, just in a lower concentration.  In many cases, this actually makes it more appropriate for direct skin application and everyday use.

Do you use the same, drop-for-drop proportion of a dilute in your blend recipes?

Because it’s already diluted, you may use a bit more compared to the essential oil if you’re looking for a stronger aroma. However, it’s not about using “twice as much” either. Your personal preference and how you’re using the dilute are the determining factors for how much dilute you’ll use. For example, a diffuser may require more dilute oil drops to achieve the aroma you desire. While a dilute is ready-to-use for direct skin application

Dilute Essential Oils Available In e3’s Online Store

Dilute essential oils offer a softer, more accessible way to experience an absolute, while still providing its emotional and aromatic benefits. We invite you to try one of the following:

Blue Tansy Dilute
Known for its fruity, sweet, and lightly floral aroma, Blue Tansy can help you feel less anxious and at peace. It is also a popular oil for skin care and can be blended into creams, oils, and lotions.

Chamomile Roman Dilute
Feeling overwhelmed or even a little frustrated with others? Here’s a way to soothe irritations of the skin and spirit! Chamomile Roman’s antiseptic and antibiotic properties are great for skin rashes, acne, sunburn, AND emotional distress.

Chamomile, German Dilute
This essential oil is so versatile. Inhaling its sweet, warm aroma helps lift your mood as you let go of anxieties. It’s also well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great option for skincare as it restores and soothes irritated skin, burns, bruises, and other skin conditions.

Helichrysum Dilute

This golden oil works on both the physical bruises that show and the emotional ones that don’t, helping your body and spirit bounce back faster.  It’s a perfect companion for moving past all the ways life has left its mark on you.

Jasmine Absolute Dilute
Heavenly scented and known for its calming properties, Jasmine soothes when we experience anxiety, depression, and sleepless nights. We love adding this to our Massage Lotion for a luxurious night cream.

Melissa Dilute
The light lemony scent of Melissa can gently uplift your mood and help you accept current circumstances, even when they’re not ideal.

Neroli Dilute
Feeling particularly anxious? Looking for an easy way to move into a calmer place? Apply a few drops of Neroli Dilute essential oil to your neck and chest. Take three deep breaths and allow the soft floral aroma to envelop you in a delightful sense of calm and ease.

Rose Absolute Dilute
Rose promotes love, compassion, hope, patience, creativity, and appreciation for life’s beauty. It’s also one of the best essential oils for skincare, and since it’s already diluted, you can apply it directly to your skin.

A dilute essential oil isn’t less. It’s simply an essential oil in a form that invites you to use it more, more intuitively, and more safely in everyday moments of pause. We love hearing your questions, so feel free to contact us. And browse through our website, because we have a lot of terrific information to share.