| Diffusing essential oils into your home or work | | | | pets or children, as there is no glass or candle flame |
| environment can be a wonderful and easy way to | | | | to worry about. In this unit, a small fan blows air |
| reap the benefits of essential oils. In this article, we'll | | | | through a pad containing the essential oils. And unlike |
| go through some of the more common types of | | | | the nebulizing type diffusers, thick oils are fine to use |
| essential oil diffusers, from simple to complex, to help | | | | with fan diffusers, as there's no glass to clog or |
| you decide what would work best for your situation. | | | | clean. |
| Light Bulb Rings - These nifty devices are inexpensive | | | | Nebulizing Diffusers - This is the preferred model of |
| and easy to use. These are rings that fit atop a | | | | many aromatherapists and massage therapists. These |
| standard light bulb. Add a few drops of essential oil | | | | diffusers pump air through a glass chamber filled with |
| to the ring, turn on the light, and the aroma will softly | | | | essential oils. They are well regarded due to their |
| filter through your space. We suggest using a low | | | | effectiveness in diffusing essential oils and in |
| wattage bulb for longer lasting aroma. | | | | maintaining their therapeutic properties. The nebulizing |
| Tea Candle Diffusers - These have the advantage of | | | | diffuser uses no heat, and converts the essential oil |
| being beautiful as well as functional. They come in | | | | into microscopic size droplets which stay in the air for |
| many varieties and styles, from soapstone to | | | | long periods of time. These droplets produce a |
| ceramic to glass, and are also very simple and | | | | fragrant aroma and are easily assimilated through the |
| affordable. A small bowl sits atop the base of the | | | | lungs and into the bloodstream. These are powerful |
| diffuser. Simply add a few tablespoons of water and | | | | diffusers, but not recommended for those who don't |
| approximately ten drops of your chosen essential oil, | | | | want to contend with cleaning the glass between oils, |
| and light the tea candle. We recommend using | | | | or who want to diffuse thicker oils such as vetiver or |
| beeswax candles as they last much longer, don't burn | | | | patchouli. |
| as hot, and are a much healthier alternative than the | | | | These are just some of the options available for |
| cheaper, paraffin candles. These are especially nice to | | | | diffusing essential oils. In addition, there are the |
| use during meditation or yoga. | | | | newer cool mist models, car diffusers, personal |
| Fan Diffusers - For those who would like to diffuse | | | | aromatherapy pendants to wear around your neck |
| their essential oils without heat (the preferred | | | | and convenient little inhalers small enough to fit inside |
| method of aromatherapists, since heat can damage | | | | your pocket or purse. Depending on your situation |
| the therapeutic benefit of essential oils), the fan | | | | and budget, there's a diffuser that's just right for |
| diffusers are a nice option. They are quiet, efficient, | | | | you, making it possible to bring the healing benefits |
| and easy to use. It's a good choice for a small space | | | | of essential oils into your home, car and workplace. |
| (500 square feet or less) and is a nice option around | | | | |