Why use a diffuser at home?

Diffusers and why use it?

Our journey with essentials oils started a long time ago, but in 2022, we decided it was time for the family to actively start living a non-toxic life. That included looking at our lifes holistically. This meant understanding preventive techniques rather than providing symptomatic relief.

One of the ways I found, that I can help my family with building our immune systems, creating an environment perfect for study afternoons or for me simply to ditch fragrance candles was to start using a good quality diffuser.

Essential oils are the essence that comes from the flowers, petals, leaves, roots bark, fruit, resins, seeds, needles and twigs from a plant or tree.

A oil diffuser is a device that breaks essential oils down into smaller molecules. When you fill the tank with water, add an essential oil blend, and turn it on, the disc vibrates, creating ultrasonic waves that break the oil into microscopic particles. The diffuser then releases this fine mist of essential oil and water into the air so that you can easily inhale pure plant medicine. When inhaled, the scent molecules in essential oils travel from the Olfactory system, part of the brain connected to smell including nose and brain, to the lungs and then to the other parts of your body. Essential oils can also be absorbed by the skin while diffusing.

Simply put, inhaling essential oils is not just pleasant because of their beautiful scent and aromas that they release, but it can have a positive effect on your mental and physical wellbeing.

Leila, our eldest, suffers constantly from sinus irritation. It warms my heart when, in the evening, I hear her go into the Oil room  and find her favourite oils. Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Thyme and Lavender.  For her,  these oils give her a peaceful night’s sleep as they ease the congestion and open her airways. When Flu season is here and the kids are running in between school and friends houses, I make sure that the diffuser is always going. Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Lemon are my go to combination to boost our immune systems. When the days are long and you feel like life is running out under you and that slight hint of anxiety creeps in, I make sure to add Bergamot, Frankincense, Lavender and Lemongrass to my Diffuser.

There is no right or wrong way to use oils in a diffuser.  A diffuser with a water tank of 200ml it is advised to use 8 – 10 drops of essential oils.  If you are using a blend of oils, you can use 3 drops per oil to create a blend.  If you’ve never used a diffuser before, or if you’re unsure about how the scent of an oil will carry, always start by adding less than you think you’ll need.  Always take the size of your room into consideration.  For a smaller room, it is recommended to use fewer drops, similarly, if you’re trying to tackle a larger, more open space, try adding a drop at a time to your diffuser until you’re satisfied with the aromas.

A good quality diffuser distributes essential oil molecules into the air effectively, making diffusing an excellent way to maximize the beneficial properties of essential oils.

**  The quality of essential oils can vary widely. It is difficult to assess quality. Essential oils come from all over the world, and suppliers or companies usually obtain oils from farmers or wholesalers whose practices and integrity they have come to trust over time. This is why I prefer using Soil Organics. SOiL’s 100% pure aromatherapeutic oils proudly stand today as South Africa’s first certified organic aromatherapy range launched in 2004. They are commited to high quality and purity  **

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Tash and Family