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Can You Use 100% Essential Oils in a Diffuser?
Essential oils are an important part of aromatherapy. They can be used in diffusers to help improve your mood, increase energy levels, and promote relaxation. However, can you use 100% essential oils in a diffuser?
The short answer is yes and no. It depends on the type of diffuser you are using. Read on to learn more about essential oils, and diffusers, and how to safely use them.
Diffusers — Which Type of Diffuser Should You Use?
There are many different types of essential oil diffusers available on the market. Some use heat to disperse the oil into the air, while others use ultrasonic waves or cold-air diffusion.
The diffuser you choose will likely depend on your personal preference. Here are some types of diffusers and when and when not to use them with essential oils:
1. Ultrasonic Diffuser
An ultrasonic diffuser refers to a diffuser that uses ultrasonic waves to create vibrations in the water. These vibrations cause essential oils to be dispersed into the air.
There are further two types of ultrasonic diffusers:
- Ceramic Atomizer Type: You can use 100% essential oils to diffuse with this type of diffuser as long as you add water to the diffuser. This is because essential oils can corrode the atomizing tablet if not diluted.
- Stainless Steel Atomizing Sheet: Used essentially as a humidifier, this diffuser is not ideal for essential oils as they can block the pores of the stainless steel. You should consider some other types of a diffuser if you want to use 100% essential oils.
2. Nebulizer Diffuser Type
Also known as a waterless aroma diffuser, usually come packaged in glass bottles and is known to be the best type of diffuser for 100% essential oil diffusing. This is because the essential oils are diluted with air and diffused into the environment without the need for water.
3. Fan Diffuser
A fan diffuser usually uses a sponge or PVC material as a medium for the distribution of essential oils. The essential oil is directly added to this diffuser in most cases.
One amazing advantage of using 100% essential oils in this diffuser is that for this type of aromatherapy machine, our company adopts the latest imported materials from Japan, and the diffusion time can be extended to 30 days instead of the normal 2-3 days. This is due to the essential oils diffusing more evenly and slowly in the air.
4. Heat Aroma Diffuser
Leaning to the more traditional side, a heat diffuser uses heat to diffuse essential oils into the air. 100% pure essential oils are a perfect fit for this type of diffuser as they can be easily vaporized at lower temperatures. However, since the advent of ultrasonic aromatherapy machines, heat aroma diffusers have started to become less popular due to the safety risks associated with them.
Bottom Line
Using 100% essential oils to diffuse can be an effective way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. However, it is important to choose the right type of diffuser for your needs and be aware of the risks associated with each diffuser type.
If you have any questions, be sure to consult with a qualified aromatherapist or essential oil expert before using essential oils.