Roller bottles are one of the easiest ways to use essential oils. They make topical application simple. This is a collection of 20 Essential Oil Roller Bottle Recipes that I always have pre-made and ready to go.
I love roller bottles. They are also a great time saver and can be transported easily. No more having to fumble around with oil bottles, carrier oils and then mixing when you are in need. Just grab your already pre-made and diluted roller bottle. These 20 essential oil roller bottle recipes are ones that I always have ready to go, but I also have single oil ones as well, including peppermint, melaleuca, frankincense and lavender.
What is a roller bottle?
A roller bottle is a glass bottle that holds a liquid mix of a blend of oils. It contains a carrier oil and a few drops of essential oils with a roller on top. This roller allows for easy application. A metal ball is recommended, especially with citrus oils as they may eat through the plastic. Due to having young children who have sensitive skin, I dilute many of my roll-ons to a dilution that is suitable for our boys.
Carrier Oils
You can use the carrier oil of your choice. Here are some:
- fractionated coconut oil – coconut oil broken down to remain liquid and last longer
- sweet almond oil
- jojoba oil
How to Fill a Roller Bottle
- Add 15-30 drops of essential oils to 1 10ml roller bottle
- Fill the rest of the bottle with your chosen carrier oil
- Add the roller ball top
- Shake well to mix
- Label
How to Use
Roller bottles can be rolled onto most parts of the body. Make sure to keep them away from your eyes and don’t put them inside your ears. My favourite places to roll oils on are the bottoms of feet, back of neck, behind the ears, on the wrists, temples, chest, spine and the belly. To be really effective, apply less oil, more often.
If the brand of essential oils you use have essential oil blends, you can use these too. Just add 10 (child) – 15 (adult) drops of your favourite essential oil to a 10 ml roller bottle and then top with carrier oil.
Roller Bottle Recipes
These are the recipes that I use. Depending on your situation and the age of your children, you may want to increase or decrease the amount of essential oils in each roller bottle. Also, remember certain oils can not be used while pregnant or breastfeeding. Another thing to remember is the photosynthesis oils. Do not roll these on areas that will be in the sun.
Breathe Easy
- 4 drops peppermint
- 2 drops eucalyptus
- 2 drops lemon
- 2 drops rosemary
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Anti-Itch
- 5 drops lavender
- 3 drops deodorizing blend
- 3 drops peppermint
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Focus Blend
- 4 drops lavender
- 4 drops cedarwood
- 4 drops vetiver
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Concentration
- 4 drops peppermint
- 4 drops orange
- 4 drops self esteem
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Sore Muscles
- 3 drops wintergreen
- 3 drops peppermint
- 3 drops muscle aid
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Nausea
- 3 drops ginger
- 5 drops peppermint
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Sleep Time
- 4 drops lavender
- 4 drops cedarwood
- 3 drops worry free
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Calm Down
- 5 drops lavender
- 3 drops relax
- 3 drops worry free
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Anti-Stress
- 4 drops bergamot
- 4 drops frankincense
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Happy Ears
- 4 drops lavender
- 4 drops melaleuca
- 4 drops basil
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Allergy Blend
- 3 drops lavender
- 3 drops lemon
- 3 drops peppermint
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Sniffles
- 5 drops respir-aid
- 3 drops lavender
- 3 drops lemon
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Bruise Gone
- 5 drops self esteem
- 5 drops frankincense
- 7 drops lavender
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Headache
- 2 drops frankincense
- 2 drops lavender
- 4 drops peppermint
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Immune Support
- 5 drops germ fighter
- 3 drops lemon
- 2 drops frankincense
- 2 drops peppermint
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Coughing
- 7 drops eucalyptus
- 5 drops frankincense
- 2 drops lemon
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Energising
- 4 drops orange
- 3 drops frankincense
- 3 drops cinnamon
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Blemish Stick
- 4 drops melaleuca
- 4 drops lemon
- 2 drops lavender
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
Growing Pains
- 2 drops marjoram
- 2 drops roman chamomile
- Add to 10 mL bottle and top off with carrier oil.
To download your copy of these essential oil roller bottle labels, click on the link below:
*** Essential Oil Roller Bottle Labels ***
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I love this. I am such a fan of roller bottles and eo’s. I am trying some (or all) of these for sure. I am printing it and putting it with my eo’s
Where do you get the roller bottles?
I buy them from eBay or New Directions http://shop.newdirections.com.au/epages/newdirections.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/newdirections
Where do you apply the blemish stick one right on the blemish? I know that sounds like a stupid question but I have never really placed any on my face before
You never know unless you ask. Yes, just roll a little on the blemish. I roll it on twice a day.
All the receipe can apply for kids??? Thanks
That depends on how old your kids are. If they are over 12 they are fine, but under that they need to be diluted more. Some essential oils, like eucalyptus, can’t be used on young children either. You can read more here: https://www.youngliving.com/en_AU/discover/essential-oil-safety and here: https://www.youngliving.com/blog/essential-oils-in-the-nursery/
How do you use the Happy ears? Thanks!
I roll it behind the ear.
I would use either sweet almond (if you don’t have a nut allergy), apricot kernel, jojoba, rosehip or even fractionated coconut oil and see which one works best for you.
What carrier oil do you recommend for skin that is blemish prone?