Turmeric essential oil is available in health stores and online and is very affordable! Don’t be deceived by the size of the bottle — turmeric essential oil is very potent, and a little goes a long way.
Look for a turmeric essential oil that is CO2-extracted, which means it’s extracted with as little heat as possible. CO2 extraction also doesn’t involve using any chemicals like hexane or ethanol.
If you’re making homemade aromatherapy products, it’s helpful to know that turmeric essential oil blends nicely with ginger, cinnamon, blood orange, grapefruit, ylang ylang, vanilla and cardamom essential oils.
- For stress relief and aromatherapy:diffuse or inhale two to three drops of turmeric essential oil.
- For skin:Add one to two drops of turmeric oil to face washes, skin lotions, serums and face masks for an added antiseptic and anti-inflammatory boost. And remember that it can also help with hyper-pigmentation of the skin.
- For external use,including inflammation and pain relief: create a massage oil by diluting five drops of turmeric essential oil with five drops of a carrier oil (like jojoba or coconut oil) and apply it to areas of concern.
- For internal use: Only very high-quality oil brands should be used internally, which means a USDA-certified organic turmeric oil that is 100 percent pure and therapeutic grade. Add one drop of turmeric essential oil to water or mix one drop of turmeric oil with a teaspoon of honey or a smoothie. This is an easy alternative to taking turmeric oil capsules.
- Always store turmeric essential oil in a cool, dark place.
Turmeric Essential Oil Recipes
Is your complexion dull or problematic? If so, try using one drop of turmeric essential oil in place of turmeric powder in this turmeric face mask for glowing skin. Similarly, for thishomemade muscle rub,you can substitute four drops of turmeric essential oil for two teaspoons of turmeric powder. This is a great topical remedy for sore joints and muscles.
Want to try a turmeric tea that’s not only super satisfying, but also highly medicinal? If you have a high-quality turmeric essential oil, you can try using one drop of turmeric essential oil in place of turmeric powder in this turmeric tea recipe.
Wondering how to make turmeric oil yourself? You can try making a homemade turmeric oil recipe, but I have to warn you that it’s not going to be equivalent to a professionally made turmeric essential oil. A homemade turmeric oil will basically be a a carrier oil (such as olive oil) that contains or is infused with some turmeric root. A true turmeric essential oil is not dissolved at all and is much more pure and potent.