Have you tried any homemade essential oil recipes that use amber oil lately? If not, get ready to fall in love. Amber essential oil primarily comes from hardened tree resin. When the resin burns, it takes on an earthy and somewhat smoky aroma. However, that doesn’t overpower the lighter honey and floral undertones. If you consider yourself grounded in strength yet sweetly feminine, amber is about to become your signature scent!
An amber essential oil can be used not only for homemade perfumes, but for enriching aromatherapy and skin wellness blends as well. Read on to discover four of the best amber essential oil recipe options you can blend on your own!
Amber Essential Oil Recipes for Perfume
1. Mystery Mama
This alluring blend of oils is the perfect sultry perfume to wear on date night or whenever you want to feel at your best. Amber essential oil is sometimes referred to as a sensual aphrodisiac, or other-worldly.
Plus, because of its woodsy nature, it can be very grounding and calming.
Prep Time: 5 mins | Serving Size: 30 ml
Equipment: 30 ml tinted glass bottle with a roller top
Ingredients
- 20 ml of jojoba oil
- 10 ml of almond oil
- 4 drops of amber essential oil
- 2 drops of orange essential oil
- 2 drops of geranium essential oil
Instructions
- First, add all the ingredients into the glass bottle.
- Next, shake well to mix the oils together.
- To use, roll on every few hours to your neck and wrists.
2. Lady Liberation
This amber essential oil recipe for perfume is light and cheerful. It provides some calming, anti-anxiety relief from the lavender oil,[1] while promoting a feeling of spiritual grounding from the amber oil.
Prep Time: 5 mins | Serving Size: 30 ml
Equipment: 30ml tinted glass bottle with a roller top
Ingredients
- 30 ml of fractionated coconut oil
- 4 drops of lavender essential oil
- 4 drops of amber essential oil
Instructions
- Put the oils into the roller bottle and shake well.
- Then, inhale straight from the bottle when needed or use as a perfume throughout the day.
Amber Essential Oil Recipe for Aromatherapy
3. Calm and Steady
Some studies show that tree resin can help regulate emotions.[2] Therefore, amber can be a great aromatherapy tool to encourage relaxation and help you feel centered. Try this aromatherapy recipe if you’re looking for an essential oil diffuser blend that creates a super warm and awakening blend.
Prep Time: 5 mins | Equipment: Aromatherapy diffuser
Note: Serving size is variable for this recipe and depends on the size of your diffuser.
Ingredients
- Water (amount according to your diffuser’s directions)
- 2 parts amber essential oil
- 2 parts frankincense essential oil
- 1 part peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Start by adding water to your diffuser according to the device’s instructions.
- After that, drop in your essential oils and start the machine.
- Enjoy your own oasis at home or in the office.
Amber Essential Oil Recipe for Your Body
4. Deep Breathing
Amber essential oil can be combined with eucalyptus for an amazing chest rub that’ll help you expand your lungs and breathe deeply.[3] The amber oil is also said to help stimulate blood flow, although more research is needed to back up these claims.
This oil rub is a fantastic way to smell wonderful while simultaneously calming your cough or cold.
Prep Time: 5 mins | Serving Size: 30 ml
Equipment: 30ml tinted glass bottle with an airtight seal
Ingredients
- 20 ml of fractionated coconut oil
- 10 ml of hemp seed oil
- 4 drops of amber essential oil
- 4 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
Instructions
- First, add all the oils together and shake well.
- Then, make sure you perform a patch test on your skin, as amber essential oil can be skin irritating if not diluted enough. If you have no reactions, you can apply more thoroughly.
- To use, apply a pea-sized amount to your palms. Then, rub onto your chest and inhale deeply for a few minutes. Apply more, if needed.
