Essential oil roller bottles are one of the safest and easiest ways to apply essential oils. They contain a blend of essential oils and carrier oil, making them safe to put directly onto your skin.
You can buy a wide variety of roll-ons for special purposes.
But today, I want to show you how to make your own roller bottles.
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What You’ll Need
Roll-on bottles are very easy to make. They are perfect for applying essential oils. All you need to do is add the essential oil drops into the empty roller, then fill the roll-on bottle with a carrier oil.
Essential Oils
7 Singles & 7 Blends Starter Set from Plant Therapy
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I recommend you get Plant Therapy’s popular 7 & 7 Starter Kit for $64.99, which includes:
- 7 single essential oils: Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint, Tea tree, Eucalyptus Globulus, Cinnamon Cassia, Sweet Orange
- 7 synergy blends: Relax, Energy, Tranquil, Sensual, Invigor Aid, Germ Fighter, and Immune Aid
These are very versatile oils that I believe will serve you well.
You can, of course, also use whatever you have on hand at home.
Carrier Oil
Each roll-on typically takes right around 10 ml of carrier oil (sometimes slightly less to leave a bit of room for the essential oils).
Fractionated Coconut Oil works great, Sweet Almond is also nice or Jojoba for that extra skin-soothing effect. You can also mix carrier oils to your liking, and make a carrier oil blend that suits your skin (or if you have some carrier oils at home that you’d simply like to use up).
Roller Bottles
You’ll need a cute 12-pack of roll on bottles (I’ve used this set here with the pretty golden caps).
Roller bottles are easy to find on the internet. They come in different sizes, styles and capacities. Roll on essential oil roller bottles are available in both standard 10 ml, or specialty sizes such as 30 ml. By far the most commonly used size is 10 ml.
One thing to be aware of is that the quality difference is in the roller ball. Some roller bottles come with plastic roller balls, made of a durable and strong plastic. But some come with a stainless steel ball.
The plastic ball is a bit more difficult to roll. The stainless steel balls are much easier to roll, and also preferred in terms of cleanliness and quality of use. The only advantage of the plastic is that they’re usually a bit cheaper to buy.
Labels
With many DIY containers looking the same, it is smart to label your rollers.
If you don’t have a printer, or don’t want to get ready-made labels, I have this awesome label maker that I can recommend. It is handy for making single recipe batches, or when re-using your bottles or containers with a new recipe. I use it at home as needed, whenever I need a label on demand.
Favorite Roller Bottle Recipes
Essential oil rollers are great! They are easy to apply and they are safely pre-diluted so they don’t irritate your skin. All of these recipes are calculated at a safe dilution rate for healthy adults. If you have a home with children, pets, or elderly, there are a few special considerations.
One of the simplest methods to enjoy the advantages of your essential oils is by using a roller bottle. Before you get started creating your own rollerball blends, decide what you would like your essential oil blend to do, and pay special attention to the needs of your family: will this be for kids? Do you have pets around that may try to lick your hands, wrists, or areas close or around your face? If so, make sure you blend only with child safe or pet safe oils. Do a little investigating to figure out if the oil you’re considering comes with any special precautions or warnings.
Here are a few essential oil recipes for roller bottle blends that you can easily make at home:
Stress Relief Roll-On Blend
This Stress Relief recipe is created especially for stress and headache relief.
There are a lot of headache blend recipes out there, and most of them feature some common oils: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, maybe Lemon or Lavender.
I’ve had best success with not only the fresh minty scents, but also the woodsy and earthy tones like Juniper Berry or Cedarwood.
Apply to the temples of your forehead daily as needed.
- Fill your 10 mL roller bottle with Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO). Add:
- 3 drops Peppermint
- 2 drops Rosemary
- 1 drop Roman Chamomile
Immunity Boosting Roller Bottle
The Immunity Boost roller bottle recipe was made to help support and safeguard your immune system. The idea is to keep up your overall health by boosting your immune system early, so that you don’t begin feeling unwell in the first place.
This roller bottle blend also works well with one of our favorite 5 alternatives to the popular Young Living Thieves blend.
Apply to the insides of your wrists, behind your ears, or to the soles of your feet.
- Fill your 10 mL roller bottle with Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO). Add:
- 2 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Oregano
- 2 drops Eucalyptus radiata
Scar Healing DIY Roller Bottle
If you are searching for a all-natural way to increase skin appearance after a wound heals yet leaves scarring, or to smooth aged scars or stretch marks, this is an aromatherapy formula that may provide help.
Apply daily to affected areas to minimize the appearance of skin impurities.
- Fill your 10 mL roller bottle with Jojoba carrier oil. Add:
- 3 drops Frankincense serrata
- 1 drop Geranium
- 1 drop Palmarosa
- 1 drop Lavender
Sleep Roll-On Recipe
If you wish to discover a natural aid for sleeping or insomnia, essential oils may be worth a try!
Lavender essential oil is very widely used for different reasons, still, it is one of the easiest and best essential oils for sleep. As part of this essential oil roller bottle recipe for sleep, it works wonders!
Apply 20-30 minutes before bedtime to the temples of your head and inside your wrists.
- Fill your 10 mL roller bottle with Fractionated Coconut Oil (FCO). Add:
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Sweet Orange
- 1 drop Cedarwood Atlas
Extra Tips
- Take your time when making your essential oil roll-ons. Enjoy the process and get to know each scent before you put it away in storage.
- Shake the roller for at least 10 seconds when you first make it. Shake it again before every use.
- These roller bottles are very efficient, but you need to keep them away from light and heat. Don’t store them near any window.
- If you are going to be on the go with your essential oils, a hard cover roller bottle case can be a worth while investment.
Precautions
- Children. Aromatherapy isn’t generally recommended for children under 2 years of age unless done very carefully, or better yet, under the guidance of a Certified Aromatherapist. With kids, using high dilution rates is a must. This means, using a lot of carrier oils to only a small bit of essential oils. Here’s a handy guide to age appropriate aromatherapy at home.
- Cats. Cats have stronger senses than humans and their nose is way more sensitive than ours, so it’s definitely possible that scents you might find calming and wonderful, can be extremely strong and overwhelming for your cat. If you have a domestic pet cat, check this guide on which oils are toxic (and which ones are safe).
- Dogs. If you’re using aromatherapy around your dog, make sure to not apply your roller bottle in places that your pet would lick. Start here to learn about which oils are safe for dogs and which ones are not.
- Elderly. If you are elderly, or have sensitive skin, stay on the conservative side for dilution rates. Please refer to this guide to dilution rates to find more about the quantities of carrier oils compared to essential oils you’ll want to use.
- Medication or Pre-existing Conditions. If you’re currently on medications for any health issue, or have a chronic illness, please consult with your doctor, medical staff, or Certified Aromatherapist in regards to the use of essential oils.
Final Thoughts
Apply essential oils on pulse points such as neck and wrists.
You can make your essential oil roller bottles with any natural, pure essential oils. Plant Therapy is one of my favorite brands as they have a wonderful selection of oils and easy, affordable starter kits.
Now that you know how to make your very own DIY essential oils roller bottles, please enjoy! Carry them with you so they’re always on hand. Of course, feel free to vary them further, to suit your needs and preferences.
Many companies also offer an array of different roll-ons that are ready-made for various purposes. If you’re looking for something special or specific, browse the roll-on section of your favorite essential oil brand.
Which Essential Oils Should You Use?
I hope my recipes got you inspired to try and create your own first roller bottle blend – even if it’s “just” using a single oil to start with.
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