Diluting essential oils in carrier oils is the key!

They are far too concentrated to be applied straight or undiluted, and can really irritate the skin when not diluted properly. Opinions on proper essential oil dillution for skincare differ, but everyone generally agrees that the sweet spot is somewhere between 2-5%. That is, essential oils should make up just 2-5% of the final mixture, with the remaining 95-98% of the mixture comprised of carrier oils.