WHY DIFFUSE
ESSENTIAL OILS?
Atmospheric diffusion of essential oils is part of a practice called aromatherapy. This natural therapeutic method recommends using aromatic plant extracts to improve well-being and health.
Some oils become even more effective when combined: these blends are called synergies. Diffusing essential oils has many benefits, such as perfuming your interior, enjoying a moment of relaxation, treating a cold, helping you sleep better, etc. Whether you're a homebody or on the go, there are diffusers for every need and lifestyle. Stylish, they often double as decorative objects!
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS
OF ESSENTIAL OILS?
Diffusing essential oils promotes the well-being of the body and mind. They are used both for therapeutic purposes and to purify the air in a room. Their properties are numerous:
- Calming, relaxing
- Facilitates digestion
- Anti-nausea
- Atmospheric antiseptic
- Anti-infectious (antiviral, antifungal, bactericidal)
- Anti-stress
- Helps with sleep difficulties
- Anti-inflammatory
- etc.
HOW TO CHOOSE A FRAGRANCE DIFFUSER?
The first thing to do is to identify your needs: are you looking for comfort? Do you want to easily move your diffuser from one room to another? Other criteria may also be considered:
TYPE OF DIFFUSION
There are different ways to diffuse essential oils, and thus different diffuser technologies. Be sure to choose a device that doesn’t heat the oils too much, as heating can alter their properties.
DEVICE DESIGN
Don't hesitate to combine the useful with the pleasant! Nowadays, you can find many essential oil diffusers on the market. The design and how the device integrates into your decor will likely play a significant role in your final choice.
ROOM SIZE
The size of the room you want to perfume is important. Depending on their technology, diffusers can have a larger or smaller coverage area.
CAPACITY & AUTONOMY
The technology chosen provides a specific diffusion capacity and autonomy for the device. For example, in the case of a misting diffuser, the reservoir size and the amount of water provide several hours of autonomy.
CONNECTION
There is a wide variety of diffusers: some operate without electricity, others plug into the mains and/or have a USB connection. Some even run on rechargeable batteries. Choose one based on your usage: fixed or portable.
OPTIONS
Depending on your habits, you can opt for a diffuser with continuous diffusion or one with alternating diffusion. The latter alternates between diffusion and pause periods to prevent your sense of smell from getting used to the scent. This way, you better perceive the fragrances. Some diffusers even offer light effects, such as a flame effect or colored LED variations. Others come with a Timer function.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSION TECHNOLOGIES?
COLD FAN DIFFUSION
Fan diffusers are smaller and lighter than others, making them easy to transport. They are simple to use and ideal if you move them often. Additionally, the oils are used in their pure form.
The diffuser has 2 components: a fan and a cotton pad. Simply soak the cotton in essential oil. The fan will spread it throughout the room once the diffuser is turned on.
- Simple to use
- Low power
GENTLE HEAT
This type of diffusion is ideal for localized use, such as in a specific room.
The gentle heat diffuser has a container into which you pour essential oil drops. After reaching a temperature of up to 40°C, the aromatic particles will gradually evaporate into the atmosphere.
- Simple to use
- Durable diffuser
- No electricity needed
- Degrades the oils
MISTING
In the case of misting diffusion, the water-generated fog creates a beautiful visual effect. This type of diffuser has a wide coverage and can operate autonomously for several hours.
The reservoir has an ultrasonic metal plate that emits vibrations at a very high frequency. When the water and essential oil mixture comes into contact with this plate, it is broken into micro-droplets that spread into the air as a cool mist.
- Simple to use
- Visual effect
- Models available with a battery
- Maintenance required
NEBULIZATION
With nebulization diffusion, the coverage is larger than with other types of diffusers. You can perfume much larger spaces.
Essential oils are forcefully propelled by a pump into a glass nozzle. Their projection onto the walls of the glass shatters them into fine particles, which are then dispersed as a mist.
- High power
- Fragile
- Requires significant maintenance
HOW TO CHOOSE AN ESSENTIAL OIL?
The quality of an essential oil depends on several factors, including its purity, the fineness of its scent,
its processing, its benefits, etc. A good essential oil must be 100% pure and 100% natural.
YOUR NEEDS
Depending on how you plan to use it, whether it's to purify the air in your home, relax, or prevent winter ailments, you'll choose different oils and synergies. Each need has its specific ingredients and plants!
THE LABEL
Make sure to choose a labeled oil. The label tells you its exact content. It is crucial that this information is determined and
indicated on the bottle.
PACKAGING
An essential oil must absolutely be stored away from light in a hermetic and opaque bottle. Be sure to check how and where the oils are stored when purchasing.
WHAT PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE TAKEN?
Despite the therapeutic properties of essential oils due to their biochemical components, these same components can also cause adverse effects. Some essential oils can be dangerous and cause injuries when ingested or when they come into contact with the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes. Always dilute your oils to avoid an inappropriate reaction due to excessive concentration.
The use of essential oils, whether applied directly or diffused in the air, is not recommended for pregnant women, children under 6 years old, and people with respiratory problems.
Make sure your essential oils are not expired. Their shelf life can vary from 6 months to 15 years!