How and Why to Emulsify Essential Oils for Safety

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Essential Oil Emulsifier

An emulsifier is something that mixes oil and water-based components together. When you do, oil droplets remain dispersed throughout the water base. 

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What is it?

Why do you need an emulsifier? Sensitization Skin Burns Inaccurate Dispensing Irritation Mucosal Damage

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How to Emulsify Essential Oils

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Adding your Emulsifier

Add the emulsifier to the essential oils before adding them to the water-based ingredients. Shake or stir.

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Check on Separation

Wait several hours to see if there is any separation. If there isn't, add the emulsification to the water-based ingredients.

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