![]() When it comes to easing aches and pains, copaiba is sure to be a favorite. I personally prefer sweet marjoram and tea tree to boost my immunity. A favorite oil to support the immune system is oregano oil but this oil can be too strong for some. Digestive SupportĮnhance your health with all natural and pure essential oils. Eucalyptus is a popular option to diffuse for easy breathing and it has an invigorating vapor when diluted and applied to the chest. When it comes to stomach issues and maintaining a healthy gut, ginger essential oil is one of the most popular to help with digestion, bloating, gas, and occasional indigestion. It is also useful for the hair, try adding to your shampoo or conditioner for a healthy, vibrant glow. Geranium is also a favorite oil for providing a smoothing effect on the skin. There are many valuable oils to add to your skincare routine, and Tea Tree is probably one of the most popular ones for cleansing and rejuvenating the skin. For example, you need rosemary for a hair serum but you don't have it, look under Healthy Hair and pick an oil from that list, like Cedarwood, and see how this works. Here is a list of essential oil substitutions to swap out the oil that you need to within the category of your desired benefit. Substituting an essential oil can also be used to create unique blends with different scents and therapeutic benefits. Substitution charts are helpful when an essential oil is out of stock or unavailable. This guide is helpful for that too.įor me, oregano is an oil I prefer not to smell like, so in my topical immunity blends I will usually find another oil that I prefer to smell like rosemary or sweet marjoram.Įssential oil substitution charts can also be used to create cost-effective blends, as some essential oils may be more expensive than others. Keep in mind that people may have different responses to individual essential oils so you may need to experiment to find what works best for you. Properly substituting one oil for another oil in recipes can help you customize a blend to you specifically. The substituted oil aroma can be different because that is not our focus. To find the right therapeutic substitute essential oil, you need to find one that offers a similar use or benefit. Yes, you want to create a blend that has a pleasant scent, but the goal of this type of blend is for specific issues or desired effects. When making therapeutic blends, the guidelines are different than aromatic blending. Therapeutic Substitutes - Blending for a Specific Purpose ![]() Here are replacement essential oils that will give you examples for aromatherapy substitutions: Don't Have This: These substitute oils will provide a similar aroma. So you can use that guide as a reference to find other similar oils.įor example, if you do not have tangerine, try orange as a substitution essential oil instead. I have an entire post that goes over essential oil aromas, plus it includes free cheat sheets for each of the seven aroma categories. In this case, you will want to select essential oils in the same aromatic category (like citrus, floral, spicy, etc.). This is usually when you are making a natural perfume, body spray, or scented beauty product where the aroma is the main highlight. When substituting essential oils in an aromatic blend, your concern is the scent of the oils. Aromatic Substitutes - Blending for the Aroma Also, keep in mind that no two oils are the same, each offers unique qualities. No matter what type of blending you are doing, always be aware of the safety concerns of each oil in the blend and any contraindications. If making a blend for therapeutic purposes, then the aroma is not as important as the benefits you are looking to gain from the oil blend.If making a blend for aromatic purposes, the fragrance is very important and substitutions will need to be from similar aromas.Why does this matter? Well, they are two different outcomes for making a blend. The first thing you need to figure out when making an oil substitution is if you are blending for aroma (scent) or therapeutic (healing) value. When I find a blend that I want to use and it includes an oil I either don't have or don't want to use, I look for replacement options. There are a few essential oils I will not buy because I just do not react well with them. Will it change the blend.YES, but you can still get similar results by properly substituting with an oil that you have on hand.Įverybody has different oil favorites they like, and maybe some they don't. You can always try that same recipe with essential oil alternatives. Don't let the fact that you are missing one oil in an essential oil recipe stop you from making a blend that you are interested in. We frequently get the questions " What can I use if I don't have (insert missing oil here)?".
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