Delivery System

Using a diffuser is one of the fastest and most effective ways to disperse and maximize the aromatherapeutic properties of essential oils around your home. Yes, clean-burning soy candles are great for that too, but not as powerful as a diffuser. So that's the benefit of the delivery system. 

Health Benefits

My most recent education in pursuit of my Massage Therapy license affirmed what I already knew about essential oil ingredients —the health benefits are vast! Essential Oils have been known to

+ Improve sleep experiences

+ Help reduce stress and anxiety

+ Promote whole body relaxation

Avoid Irritating (or Potentially Hazardous) Fragrance Chemicals

I want to hit the nail right on the head when I start this.. you cannot avoid allergies or irritants entirely using son-synthetic materials to make scents though I do love and prefer non-synthetic essential oils because I find them to be superior quality (when purchased through chosen suppliers) and a more pleasant experience (when used with precise and safe measurement) vs. synthetic fragrance materials. Here's why.. for one, some fragrance chemicals are recognized as health hazards by the CDC. Note that I am saying some, that does not mean all and I'm also saying not all "chemicals are bad". Water is a chemical! Generally speaking, I have personally found using essential oils vs. synthetic scents to be less irritating to me. You could say I have a sensitive constitution, I almost had to go to the ER after using a cheap shampoo because the fragrance in it set off an allergic reaction. Also note, some essential oils could set off an allergic reaction or act as an irritant to people as well which I believe largely has to do with the quality and concentration of the ingredient. This is why all topically applied Blended Essential Oil formulas were sent to IFRA - whose purpose is to ensure the safety of fragrance materials through a dedicated science program - for approval under the direction of my perfumer.

Find Your Delivery System — Get Your Diffuser System

First you'll need to find a delivery system for diffusing your essential oils. I don't think you have to break the bank unless you are really particular. I am not.. There are so many on the market. I will often pick up cute ones when I see them at Marshall's because I like to have them where I can .. in my office, at home. My tips for finding a good one?

+ Stay away from any diffuser that adds heat because warming up aromatic molecules breaks down chemical compounds that could alter the smell.

+ Find one with a reservoir of at-least 100ml

+ Look for a diffuser that can cover the square footage of your bedroom, approx 250 sq ft? - I think bedroom best room in the house to use them

+ Look for something small-ish.. should be no bigger than the size of a Yeti thermos.. the bigger, bulkier diffusers tend to make the most noise

+ Avoid battery operated devices and diffusers with a lot of bells and whistles.. you don't need a light show, haha, if you want that get a crackling wick Bedrock candle ;)

Add Your Blend to Diffuser, Followed by Blend

Add your water to the diffuser blend. The rule of thumb, when starting to diffuse essential oils, is less is more. When you're getting started, start with 2-3 drops and see how you feel. Eventually, you may build up to 5-6 or even 7 drops per aromatherapeutic experience. Gingerbread Man is a 10ml Essential Oil Diffuser blend. At 2-7 drops per use, you will have at-least 40-65 experiences with your one tiny bottle if you are using a standard 100 ml Diffuser. That's another reason I love diffusing oils, it's actually a more economical to experience essential oils using a diffuser than it is with candles. If your aromatherapy diffuser reservoir is bigger, here is a guide below to inform how many drops to use for your size. I don't think anyone here is going to be using a 500 ml but..

100ml: 4-6 drops

200ml: 7-11 drops

300ml: 12-16 drops

400ml: 17-22 drops

500ml: 23-26 drops

Below are some links to practical, 100ml Aromatherapy Diffusers I like on Amazon.