How to Ozonate Oil at Home

You’ve probably seen the DIY tutorials: just grab some olive oil, a basic ozone generator, and you’re on your way to homemade ozonated oil. But is it really that simple? Spoiler alert: it’s not. If you're new to ozone therapy, ozonated oils might seem like a great place to start. And with a little online digging, you’ll find dozens of guides claiming you can make your own for a fraction of the price. But before you go bubbling ozone through a mason jar of oil in your garage, let's walk through the real story behind this process, and why it's better left to the pros.

Thinking of making your own ozonated oil at home?

If you’ve ever looked into the world of ozone therapy, chances are you’ve come across DIY instructions for ozonated oils. They’re all over online forums and YouTube.

I love doing things myself. There's a true sense of accomplishment to see my own work take shape and to see the end product of my own labors. Plus, I can make sure that what goes into the project is exactly what I want. The quality is assured.

But the sneaky truth is that things are not as they appear when you ozonate olive oil, coconut oil or really any oil at home.

Making ozonated oil at home is not only complex, it can be dangerous. We’ve seen how much can go wrong when ozonated oils are made without the right equipment and know how. Just check out the picture below.

In this article I'll walk you through:

  • How ozonated oils are typically made at home

  • The risks behind the DIY process

  • How to choose the right oil for your needs and

  • How Ozone Apothecary ensures that you get only the best

Buckle up, we’re about to clear the air on ozone oils.

The DIY Process for Ozonating Oils at Home

THE GENERATOR: The first thing that you need is an ozone generator. For the average DIYer at home, they select an ozone generator that's less than $2,000. In many cases, it may cost just a few hundred dollars. Now, many of these ozone generators are capable of infusing ozone into oil, but they some of them don't connect to pure oxygen, and they have no safety features to ensure that you don't get blown up in the process. Others don't have the necessary ozone output and still other generators lack the proper ozone-resistant materials.

A report by the International Ozone Association (IOA) states that only ozone-resistant materials such as borosilicate glass, stainless steel and PTFE should be used in ozone applications. Even trace contaminants can compromise the oil and pose health risks.

THE FLASK: But once you find your generator, you'll need a flask or a reactor where the ozone gas and the olive oil will mix with the ozone gas. This flask may be as small as 100ml or as large as 50 liters depending on the amount of oil being ozonated.

THE OXYGEN: Thirdly, you'll need an oxygen source. Ideally, this is medical-grade oxygen (99.5% oxygen). A large tank can be used because you'll consume quite a large volume of oxygen.

Here's the typical process:

  1. Fill a glass ozone oil bubbler 2/3 full of organic extra-virgin olive oil.
  2. Connect the bubbler to an ozone generator via a silicone tube.
  3. Bubble ozone through the oil at 1/4 LPM (liters per minute) at 50 µg/ml for 8-24 hours.

Most people will tell you that the goal is to saturate the olive oil so much that it thickens into a gel. This might seem right, but behind the scenes, there's a lot happening.

What Actually Happens During Ozonation

Ozonation isn’t just about bubbling gas through oil, it’s a highly reactive chemical transformation. When ozone (O₃) passes through unsaturated oils, it reacts with those double bonds to form ozonides — stable molecules that are a major reason for ozone’s beneficial effects.

But here’s the catch, this reaction is exothermic, meaning it creates heat. And that heat can build fast. Without careful regulation, things can spiral. Overheated oil not only degrades, it can produce dangerous byproducts like formaldehyde.

Professional labs counter this with serious safeguards. Their pharamceutical reactors and patented processes ensure that:

  • The reaction temperature stays consistent for the duration of the ozonation process.
  • That the reaction time is the same for each ands every batch.
  • That the right amount of antioxidant is introduced into the mixture at just the right time to stop the chemical reaction process and ensure a long shelf-life.
  • That pure oxygen is used to avoid nitrogen which can react to form nitic acid Using room air introduces nitrogen, which can react to form nitric acid which is bad for your skin and stability.
  • That the oils is constantaly stirred ensuring ozone saturates the oil evenly, preventing “hot spots”.

Without the right tech and testing, you could end up with a batch that looks the part but contains unstable or even harmful compounds.

Think twice (or thrice) before ozonating oils at home

Let’s be clear, this is not like making kombucha or sourdough. Ozonating oil involves chemical reactions, gas infusions, and thermal regulation. And when everything doesn't line up, you will be dealing with toxic compounds. So here's some reasons to think again before creating ozonated oils at home.

#1 You could blow something up

If you're a pyromaniac, blowing things up is what you do, but we don't encourage that type of behavior when it comes to ozone oils.

I've personally spoken with a couple of people who created ozone oils for a living (or at least tried) who experienced explosions as a result of a poorly controlled ozonation process. Basically, as the oil is ozonated heat is generated and as the temperature of the oil rises, it creates a vapor. As the reaction of oil and ozone continues to create heat, the oil's flashpoint is reached and a thermal explosion occurs.

This picture was sent to me by a company that manufactures ozone oils for a living and they STILL got it wrong. Don't think that you're beyond making a mistake. It could cost you more than you realize.

#2 It's not cost effective

The cost of the oil, oxygen and equipment will outweigh the savings you get from creating your own oils. Although it might seem fun and innovative, it's not a great investment of time and energy for small scale production.

#3 You won't create pure ozone oils

Have you ever made biscuits that looked amazing but when you bit into one, all you could taste was the baking powder? You can make an ozonated oil that looks great, but lurking in that oil are toxic byproducts.

I've written another article specifically about this issue that you can find here. What seems like an easy, straight forward process can actually turn out quite complicated.

This really shouldn't surprise us because chemistry is quite complicated. When we begin to mix different elements and cause reactions, it's important to understand what we're doing so that we don't end up with a mess on our hands or a rash on our bodies.

#4 You won't create stable ozone oils

Maybe you've proudly taken that cake out of the oven just to see it cave in and look like a crater in the end. Similar to a cake that just doesn't maintain its form, we can create an ozone oil that doesn't maintain its ozonides. The stability of ozone oils is directly linked to a unique process used to ensure that they don't break down.

This study shows that ozone oils created using the traditional means lost about half of their peroxide value over a period of just two months at room temperature.

At Ozone Apothecary, we have products that can be stored at room temperature for 3 years while maintaining 80-90% of their peroxide value.

In short, the at-home route might save money up front, but it can cost your health. That’s why we say: leave it to the pros.

What oil should I use?


One of the most common questions we get is: “Which ozonated oil is best?” And honestly, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The right ozonated oil for you depends mostly on personal preference, but various factors can go into it including your skin type, and how you plan to use the oil (topically, orally, or otherwise).

Each oil — olive, sunflower, coconut, jojoba or others — used in ozonation brings its own profile of fatty acids, antioxidants, and absorbency. These traits can affect the final ozonated product. For example:

  • oleic acid (like olive and avocado) tend to produce thicker, gel-like ozonated oils that are especially nourishing for dry, damaged, or mature skin.
  • Oils high in linoleic acid (like sunflower and hemp seed) are lighter and absorb faster, making them a better fit for oily or acne-prone skin.


In recent years, seed oils have come under scrutiny in health circles. You may have seen influencers or wellness experts advising against seed oils in general, claiming they’re too unstable, inflammatory, or harmful when consumed or applied to the skin. Naturally, this has led some people to avoid ozonated seed oils like sunflower, flaxseed, or hemp seed.


So, is there any truth to the anti-seed oil narrative? Well if you want to go more in depth on this topic look into our blog — Are seed oils harmful in topical products like ozonated sunflower seed oil?

As far as ozone oils: the major concern with seed oils is the quantity of Omega-6 fatty acids. Using our products for a year, you would absorb only .004% of what the average American ingests in a year.

The skin layer absorbs and retains the beneficial properties from the ozone oils all but eliminating systemic absorption into the bloodstream.

Ozonating seed oils reduces most of the omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) eliminating any remaining concern that one could have with seed oils.

girl holding ozone sunflower seed oil jar

In conclusion

When it comes to ozonated oils, the difference between a high-quality product and a risky DIY experiment isn’t just cosmetic, it’s chemical, and potentially toxic. While making ozone oil at home may seem like an appealing, budget-friendly project, the truth is that the process demands precision equipment, strict temperature control, ozone-inert materials, and expert oversight. Without those, you’re not just compromising quality, you could be compromising your safety.

At Ozone Apothecary, we’ve taken the risk out of the equation. We work exclusively with third-party tested ozone labs that specialize in producing quality oils under professional conditions.

So, if you’ve been curious about ozonated oils but unsure where to begin, We’re here to help you get the benefits of ozone therapy. If you're just looking for quality ozonated products, click here and check out what we have to offer.