Essential oils by Oilo
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of Plant POWER
Scent is the key to hearts and minds.
Oilo's mission is to provide pure, organic essential oils produced with respect for the environment, in line with the principles of less waste and sustainable development policy.
We spread knowledge about their safe use as support for the body and psyche. We show that fragrance can support mental health and well-being.
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Essential oils by Oilo
ESSENCE OF QUALITY
Oilo's essential oils are sourced from organic plantations certified by USDA Organic, One Cert, and India Organic. The distilleries are spread all over the world - we extract essences from regions where plants naturally occur. This guarantees optimal growth conditions and the highest saturation with phytonutrients. Production is done slowly, preserving the properties of the essential oils and their intense aroma
Ethy - Eco Quality Badge
Certyfikowane olejki eteryczne
Essence of safety
Oilo products are certified essential oils. They are completely natural, with no preservatives, fillers or solvents. We ensure that plant material comes from plantations that do not use chemical pesticides, which could penetrate into the essences. Oilo's essential oils have the recommendation of the Polish Aromatherapy Society and the Association of Essential Oil Distributors.
Essential oils by Oilo
ESSENCE OF EFFECTIVENESS
Oilo's organic essential oils and their blends are products with a 100% therapeutic value. They have somatic, mental and emotional healing properties. Their quality and effects are examined by independent institutions. Each certified essential oil comes with a Product Characteristics Sheet with detailed phytonutrient contents and therapeutic properties.
Essence of versatility
Therapeutic essential oils by Oilo are intended for inhalation, diffusion, and massage. They are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and eco-friendly cleaning products. Diffuser essential oils are recommended for aromatherapy for colds, during relaxation, meditation, and prayer. They are ideal for home use, as well as for essential oil diffusers in clinics, commercial spaces, beauty salons, and spas.
Natural essential oils
ESSENCE OF ECOLOGY
Every element of our products reflects respect for the world around us and the goods it shares with us. Oilo's essential oils are sourced from organic distilleries, and suppliers who adhere to a policy of sustainable development. Their production on ecological plantations, as well as a shortened supply chain, minimize the carbon footprint. The packaging of the essential oils is also sustainable. Cardboard boxes without printing and fillers are recycled. The paper tape has natural rubber adhesive that quickly decomposes in the environment.
A local character
Oilo is a Polish brand that focuses on native perfectionism. Before cooperating with a supplier, we source plant material directly from plantations and commission its testing in a Polish laboratory. We guarantee the quality and independence of the tests. Certified essential oils are imported from distilleries and then bottled in high-quality dark glass bottles in our own domestic bottling plant.
A local character
Oilo is a Polish brand that focuses on native perfectionism. Before cooperating with a supplier, we source plant material directly from plantations and commission its testing in a Polish laboratory. We guarantee the quality and independence of the tests. Certified essential oils are imported from distilleries and then bottled in high-quality dark glass bottles in our own domestic bottling plant.
Essential oils by Oilo
FRAGRANT OFFERING
Oilo provides everything that's necessary for aromatherapy - certified essential oils, proprietary blends, and sophisticated aromatherapy accessories created by artists. We know that scent is not the only sense that needs to be nourished.
Essential oils
Discover the power of floral, herbal, woody, and citrus essential oils. Choose the ones that will support you during illness and bring emotional balance after a busy day.
Essential oil blends
Be enchanted by Oilo's proprietary blends of essential oils. These are products for various occasions. You will find essential oil blends for colds, dates, and work, where energy and mental clarity are needed.
Hydrosols
This is the soul of the plant. Hydrosols are by-products of essential oil distillation. They are gentler in action but equally rich in phytonutrients. Ideal as a tonic and mist. Choose your favorite.
Base oils
These are oils produced by cold pressing of seeds and stones of oily plants - perfect cosmetics for skin and hair. They moisturize, smooth, and regenerate. They serve as carriers for the phytochemical components of essential oils. We recommend beautifully scented: raspberry and organic plum from Polish orchards!
Essential oil diffusers
For home, spa, car - Oilo's essential oil diffusers are made from safe materials. They are elegant and functional products thatp will enchant you thanks to their aromatic jewelry.
May the power of nature be with you! The aroma catalog of organic products from Oilo will introduce you to the world of scents and their therapeutic properties. See how much essential oils, their blends, hydrosols, and cosmetic oils can do. Reach for those that will gently touch your senses!
Are you a fan of essential oils? Do you value quality and believe in the power of nature? Do you run a beauty salon, a relaxing spa or a hotel? Perhaps you own shops with natural products? Become our Partner as a distributor of Oilo essential oils BIO and spread healing aromas with us.
How will you benefit from distributing Oilo's essential oils?
- Market share - specialists say that the value of the essential oil market is expected to double by 2030. A piece of this pie is waiting for you!
- Profit - Oilo's essential oils offer a good quality-to-price ratio. A margin of 35-40% guarantees a good income.
- Knowledge - as an Oilo partner, you receive substantive support in the form of didactic materials and workshops from the Oilo School.
- Promotion - as a distributor, you get your place on our website and in the Oilo app. We promote you on our social media channels and at trade fairs.
- Image reinforcement - with Oilo as your base, you build a brand based on high quality, safety, ethics, and ecology.
- Customer loyalty - u nas nie ma jednorazowych zakupów. 99% klientów którzy choć raz kupili olejek eteryczny Oilo, wraca do nas po dokładkę. Nasza opinia na TrustMate = 5.0!
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OPINIONS OF AROMA LOVERS
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FEEL THE SCENT OF KNOWLEDGE
You can gain knowledge at the workshops of our Oilo School! We will teach you how to use essential oils in spas and therapeutic practices to enhance the care and healing process. We will show you how essential oils for massage support the power of treatments. You will provide clients with aromatic and therapeutic experiences that were previously out of their reach. Business aromatherapy workshops are a fragrant dose of knowledge for owners of beauty salons, massage parlors, spas, shops, and companies. Experience nature's support.
Oilo app
The Oilo app is a treasury of verified information about essential oils, their properties, and the principles of aromatherapy safety. It is a source of facts, not myths. It will serve as advice and help when making a purchase. Don't sniff around on the internet looking for the truth. You have the free Oilo essential oils app right at your fingertips.
* The app is available only in Polish for now.
olejkowy sklep
Become an "aroma lover"
Oilo's essential oils are available for retail sale in our online aromatherapy shop. You have access to the full range of several hundred essential oils and their blends. Detailed information for each product helps in the selection.
We want to be as close as possible
YOU WILL FIND US HERE
Oilo's essential oils, their blends, and accessories are available throughout the country. We collaborate with partners in major cities. You will find the essences in eco-product stores, as well as in beauty salons and spa. Click on the nearest city to find our partner.
Online
Na Gramy
nagramy.pl
Deko Zakupy
Empik
Jagoda Eterycznie
Green Port
Papatka
PraPelnia
Nabea
BioMed24
biomed24.pl
LaModa
lamoda.pl
Warsaw
Studio Sante
Jagiellońska 55A »
Deko Zakupy
Czułość Ciał
Gabinet Psychoterapii Gestalt
Ori Studio Warsaw
Centrum św. Hildegardy
Dobrostan
Poland
Wrocław
Za Bugiem (Naturi.love)
Polna 7b »
Mielnik
Sklep Zielarsko-Medyczny Arnika
Jutrzenki 20 »
Bielsko-Biała
Portugal
The Scent of Your Brand
Do you want your brand to stand out from the rest? Make a lasting impression with scents! Join contemporary brands that have already discovered the immense power of natural fragrances.
We collaborate with brands that prioritize a holistic approach to marketing and the well-being of their customers. We create unique custom scent compositions — for interiors or events, gift packs, workshops and many other occasions.
To hear more about it shoot us an email at contact@oilo.pl.
We organize all kinds of aromatic workshops and events, where scent is the common theme. From aromatherapy, aroma-mindfulness and perfumery, to aroma-yoga and face yoga, aroma-fitness, and crafting workshops like creating fragrant jewelry or macramé diffusers and decorations. Check out the wide range of workshops at Oilo's Olejkowa Szkoła (Aroma School) and write to us at wspolpraca@olejkowaszkola.pl.
We are pleased to collaborate with brands of all kinds, and among our trusted clients are: Inglot, Ariel, Lenor, Iqos, Sodastream, Studio Sante, Dr Irena Eris SPA, TEDx, PWC, holidai, Boutique Dental, Ikea, Vagheggi and many more.
We also invite you to visit the Tender Senses (Czułe Zmysły) project — a sensory zone hosted by our partners at the international Dreamersland festival this year! It featured 22 sensory mindfulness workshops, all centered around the Oilo oils. Here, you can relax, get to know yourself better and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of senses... We thank our partners supporting our sensory project: Jo Jurga, WellB, Acupres Boards, PraPełnia.
Behind the Oilo brand are professionals who combine classical elements with the use of Oilo's essential oils' properties in psycho-physical therapy. Would you like to meet them?
Oilo Ambassadors
Olejkowa Szkoła
Olejkowy Koń
Sztuka Dobrostanu
Moc Przez Świadomość
Terapia Masażem Łona
Prahumira
Dobrostan / Pomalutku
Czułość Ciał
o d d e c h BARB SPA
Mikstury
Acupres Boards
Daizu Studio
Boskie
holidai
Tree of Mind
Aroma Flower Healing
Remote Sensei
Piękno w Dotyku
Naturalna Przystań
Połączeni Lasem
trenerka movementu
Olejkowy Sklep
Przez Ciało
Yogolejki
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FAQ
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are called "the blood of plants" by experts in the natural world. In reality, they are volatile substances found in various parts of plants—flowers, leaves, branches, but also in the bark and resin, as is the case with myrrh. Interestingly, essential oils extracted from different parts of the same plant have different properties. A prime example is the difference between petitgrain oil and neroli oil. Currently, experts list approximately 2,000 oil-bearing plants.
Essential oils are found in the so-called secretory tissue, where they fill micro-spaces. Chemically, they are volatile substances composed of active ingredients in varying proportions, such as monoterpenes, linalool, sesquiterpenes, eugenol, and geraniol. Some contain up to several hundred of them. An interesting example of a less diversified essential oil is wintergreen, which contains up to 98% methyl salicylate, or… aspirin. These ingredients determine the therapeutic properties of a given product.
Essential oils are most often obtained through steam distillation. In the case of citrus oils, which are extracted from fruit peels, cold pressing is used.
Other methods, although less commonly used, are water distillation and steam distillation. Some plant materials (vanilla, jasmine) require extraction methods, usually alcoholic, and the final product is not an oil, although that is commonly called an oil, but an extract (absolute).
Other methods of extracting essential oils include maceration, which produces a macerate rather than pure oil. Enfleurage, on the other hand, produces a pomade, a skincare cosmetic in the form of an oily ointment.
Natural essential oils in the therapeutic class, to which Oilo products belong, have a proven effect on both the physical, mental, and emotional spheres. Properly used, they can provide valuable support in the treatment of many ailments—from chronic pain to respiratory illnesses, chronic diseases, and allergies. They help in moments of mental weakness or, conversely, after a stressful day and during times of overstimulation. They can energize or soothe and facilitate sleep.
The best products are organic, fully natural oils, uncontaminated by chemical pesticide residues and heavy metals. Proper transport and storage are also crucial. To verify their value, it's worth reviewing the Product Data Sheets (MSDSs). This confirms their high quality. Meanwhile, in an era of enormous interest in returning to natural healing and beauty products, synthetic substances with no therapeutic power are appearing on the market. We explain this in more detail in the question about the difference between natural, essential, and fragrance oils.
What are hydrosols?
While essential oils are often called the "blood of a plant," hydrosols are its "soul"—lymphatic fluid, which also contains essential oils, albeit in smaller quantities and at a higher saturation level. Steam distillation dissolves this essence in water, hence the other name for hydrosols—natural floral water. However, in our opinion, the term "natural plant water" would be more apt, as it uses not only flowers but also herbs (e.g., mint or thyme) and even tree resin.
Their quality is determined by the production method. All hydrolates are produced through steam distillation. Sometimes, they are considered a byproduct of essential oil production. In this case, the hydrolate loses many of its valuable properties, as the essential oil is separated from the hydrolate. These products are typically used as a water base for detergents or cosmetics.
Oilo hydrolates are a product that (through steam distillation) absorbs the essential oil along with the plant's "lymph" and remains there. This gives Oilo hydrolates the richness of the plant's nourishing and therapeutic properties. At the same time, the essential oil is present in the hydrolate at a concentration safe for application to the skin, even several times a day. These hydrolates make a phenomenal toner, a caring, nourishing, and refreshing mist, and a hair, scalp, and facial conditioner. They also provide a base for DIY homemade cosmetics rich in skincare ingredients. The certified Polish brand Oilo offers such products.
They have a less intense scent than pure essential oils, which is their advantage in everyday cosmetic use. However, they are much more intense in scent than mists and toners.
What are base oils?
Carrier oils are also known as carrier oils. They include cosmetic oils, such as jojoba, sweet almond, and tsubaki, as well as cooking oils, such as coconut and olive oil. These are all-natural products with significant cosmetic and nutritional benefits. They are derived from oil-producing plants, such as avocado, jojoba, argan, Polish wheat, plums, and raspberries. The raw material is most often the kernel or seed. One of the few exceptions is avocado oil, which is produced from the flesh of the fruit.
Carrier oils are excellent, natural cosmetics with enormous nutritional value. Their composition is typically dominated by polyunsaturated fatty acids, primarily OMEGA 3, OMEGA 6, and OMEGA 9, which perform important protective, nourishing, and regenerative functions for the skin.
These products are usually very well tolerated. Allergies are rare, but it's always worth testing the oil on a small patch of skin.
They can be used on their own as an evening serum, a natural body massage agent, and in oiling treatments for the face, scalp, and hair. The best care results are achieved by combining cosmetic carrier oils with selected, certified essential oils. Geranium oil, ylang-ylang oil, and frankincense oil are particularly recommended for dry skin. Tea tree oil and damask rose oil are recommended for problematic skin (acne, psoriasis, or eczema), as well as mature skin.
They form the basis for essential oils, which should not be applied to the skin without prior dilution. Carrier oils not only dissolve these concentrated essences but also act as a carrier for the active ingredients contained within, thus optimizing their therapeutic effects and often improving their absorption. They also form an ideal base for natural perfumes – jojoba oil and sweet almond oil are popular in this regard.
What does "therapeutic grade"mean for essential oils?
The therapeutic grade of essential oils means that they are produced from plants sourced from organic, certified plantations where no chemical pesticides are used. The production process is slow. Steam distillation of plant material occurs at low temperatures and optimally low pressure, ensuring maximum saturation of the essence with phytonutrients from the plants. Additionally, therapeutic-grade essential oils are bottled, transported, and stored under appropriate conditions. They are also subjected to stringent testing in laboratories, including testing for purity and health-promoting values. These are not just essences with exceptionally strong aromas; they are primarily products that have a positive impact on human and animal health, both physically and emotionally. Oilo is one of the few brands worldwide that distributes aromatherapeutic oils of therapeutic grade. Such essences constitute only 5% of all available fragrance products worldwide!
What is the difference between natural, organic, and therapeutic grade oils?
Natural essential oils powstaje z surowców naturalnych i nie powinien być rozcieńczany substancjami ropopochodnymi ani syntetycznymi. W rzeczywistości jednak rzadko sprowadzane olejki są badane w laboratoriach przez dystrybutorów. Jest to kosztowne i czasochłonne, a niestety nie jest obligatoryjne
Organic essential oils are natural oils made from materials from certified, organic farms. Like them, they should be tested in appropriate laboratories for the presence of heavy metals and pesticides, among other things. Contaminants may be foundin essences when plant material is not properly cultivated, for example, when chemical pesticides are used, and plantations are located near industrial zones.
Olejki o wartości terapeutycznej are made from natural raw materials grown under strict control. The production process is extremely restrictive. No chemical pesticides are used duringcultivation. The material is often hand-picked, as is the case with jasmine, rose, and ylang-ylang flowers. This minimizes the risk of mechanical damage and loss of properties. The collection of plant material is always tailored to the requirements of the plant. A perfect example is jasmine, which is harvested before sunrise and only from trees that are at least 30 years old. Damascus rose, on the other hand, is harvested for only two weeks a year, and the petals are hand-picked between 4 and 5 in the morning. The steam distillation process, used to extract the majority of therapeutic-grade essential oils, is carried out slowly, at low temperatures, and optimally low pressure. The steam is immediately cooled. This allows the essence to penetrate the full range of active plant ingredients, and the oil has the most health-promoting properties. Therapeutic-grade oils are more intense in scent and more condensed, meaning they are more efficient. Often, one drop of therapeutic-grade oil is equivalent to 15/20 drops of natural oil.
Essential oils in the therapeutic grade undergo mandatory, rigorous testing in independent laboratories. The method of transport and storage is also significant. The appropriate conditions that both producers and distributors must adhere to guarantee the maintenance of the health-promoting values of the essences.
Oilo jest jedną z nielicznych marek na świecie, która w ten sposób wybiera i dystrybuuje esencje – jedynie ok.5 % olejków na świecie ma tak wysoką jakość.
What are properties and effects of Natural Essential Oils, Carrier Oils, and Hydrosols?
Essential oils have a wide range of properties, especially when combined in blends. Similarly, carrier oils and hydrosols are full of active substances that naturally affect the body. Their health-promoting properties are determined by the plants from which they are derived.
However, these three groups of products differ fundamentally. Essential oils are pure extracts from plants with an extremely wide therapeutic range. They are usually produced by steam distillation, occasionally by extraction (e.g., vanilla oil or jasmine absolute), or cold-pressing fruit peels (e.g., citrus oils).
Hydrosols are known as the soul of the plant. They are also produced by steam distillation - in the first fraction of the process. They are lighter and less intense than concentrated essential oils. They can be used several times a day - almost without limits. They are excellent as facial tonics or mists on hot days.
Carrier oils, on the other hand, are produced by cold-pressing oily plants. They have an abundance of active ingredients with health-promoting and care values. At the same time, they act as carriers of phytonutrients from essential oils. They are used to dissolve them before application to the skin or added to baths. It should be remembered that essential oils should not be applied to the body without prior dilution. They can cause irritation, and some (e.g., cinnamon oil) burns.
Details about the therapeutic values of individual Oilo products can be found on the OlejkowySklep.pl website, as well as in the free Oilo mobile application - Essential Oils. We have also included an index of ailments and indications indicating which essential oils may be helpful in treatments.
How is the quality of Oilo products checked?
Każda partia olejków Oilo jest analizowana w niezależnym, specjalistycznym laboratorium w Polsce. Przeprowadzamy szczegółową analizę techniczną i chemiczną, aby potwierdzić ich czystość oraz wykluczyć obecność syntetycznych wypełniaczy, metali ciężkich czy innych niepożądanych substancji.
Do każdego olejku przygotowywa jest Karta Charakterystyki MSDS oraz dokument IFRA, który określa m.in. listę naturalnie występujących alergenów. Karty te są potwierdzeniem jakości i bezpieczeństwa produktu, a dokumentację MSDS przesyłamy klientom wraz z realizacją zamówienia.
Where can Oilo oils be smelled?
Oilo products are available through our distributors. You can check the full and current list of Oilo Partners here. It is also available in the free Oilo mobile application. When looking for the nearest distributor, make sure they have the essential oil you are interested in. Each person collaborating with us decides which essences are most interesting to them and their customers. In 2024, we are opening our own fragrant Oilo boutique in Warsaw. It will be a place where you will find the richest and most comprehensive stationary offer. Look for us also at trade fairs and industry events, where we are increasingly present.
What products should I order initially?
We recommend ordering about 7-14 types of essential oils, 2-3 carrier oils, 2-3 hydrosols, and 1-2 models of aromatherapy diffusers. This way, you will have a complete set of high-quality aromatherapy products.
Certainly, this is not an easy task, considering that Oilo already has dozens of different essences. If you are just starting your adventure with essential oils, consider your needs, such as the ailments you are currently experiencing. Are you congested or have a fever? Try thyme oil. Are you living with stress? Reach for lavender oil, ylang-ylang, geranium, or maybe you are overwhelmed with duties and time is running out? For you, rosemary will be suitable.
To start your adventure with essential oils, choose a few essences known for being the gentlest. These include the aforementioned lavender essential oil - ideal for stress, insomnia, or caring for irritated or problematic skin; it is even allowed for infants. We also recommend citrus oils, which help fight stress but also provide a powerful dose of energy. Particularly popular are lemon tree oil, mandarin (loved by toddlers and children), and lemon oil.
Our clients often rave about geranium and rose oil. They restore self-confidence and faith in one's own strength. They strengthen feminine power and, in terms of physical health, help with menstrual discomfort.
For colds, reach for peppermint, thyme, cedarwood, frankincense, and patchouli oils.
You can also choose blends in which we have combined essential oils to strengthen and complement their effects. Among the bestsellers are "Alchemists" - an ideal oil for colds and for making DIY home detergents, "Relax" - a perfect blend for evenings after a day full of stressful challenges, "Be Strong," which will brighten your mind in the morning and fill you with energy for action, "Amore" - for those seeking love or wanting to strengthen relationships in a partnership. It is an idyllic blend of aphrodisiac oils. Similarly, "Tender Touch" will have an effect, while "Go Sleep" will bring you to a state of balance and "lull" you to sleep. The "Country Summer" blend is perfect for a spring and summer walk - it repels ticks, mosquitoes, and flies.
When choosing essential oils, don't forget about ultrasonic diffusers. You can choose traditional or portable ones. You can complement them with car diffusers. We also have a wonderful collection of aromatherapy jewelry that can be saturated with your favorite scents.
Diffusion is the safest and most versatile method of using plant essences. It's worth reaching for it at the beginning of your aromatherapy adventure when you don't yet know how products affect you.
You can also supplement your starter kit with carrier oils. The mildest is sweet almond oil. As the only one, it can be used even on newborns. This will be the safest and most accurate choice.
Among other oils, which are extremely popular among our clients, you will find jojoba, hemp, raspberry, and prickly pear oils. The latter is called a natural botox and is recommended especially for aging and mature skin.
Among the most popular hydrosols are: rose, lavender, neroli, and mint.
More and more customers are also delighted with our CBD oils with concentrations of 10%, 20%, and 30%.
We recommend choosing products seasonally to ensure that they will be used within 2-3 months.
How to Store Essential Oils, Carrier Oils, and Hydrosols? What's their shelf life?
Essential oils, carrier oils, and hydrosols are sensitive to high temperatures and UV radiation. These factors accelerate the oxidation process of the essences, leading to changes or loss of their therapeutic properties. Therefore, they should be kept away from heat sources and protected from sunlight. If they are not used daily, the best storage option is the refrigerator. However, temperature changes can also be detrimental to the products. So, if you use them daily, it's better to keep them in the coolest possible place in a cabinet or drawer, away from radiators or other sources of heat. Oilo oils are supplied in dark glass bottles, which is the best packaging for them. Try not to change it. After each use, it's also good to tightly close the cap to prevent the oils from evaporating. Remember that these are volatile substances, so the bottles should stand upright.
The shelf life of Oilo products depends on their type. Citrus oils are the least durable. It's best to use them within a year of opening. The others have a shelf life of about 2 years. The most durable are resinous/balsamic essential oils. The scent of all essences will last in the bottle for several years, but over time, oxidation processes occur, and the properties of the oils gradually weaken. An interesting exception is patchouli essential oil. It's like wine - the older, the better.
Can essential oils be used in aromatherapy chimneys?
We do not recommend using essential oils in aromatherapy chimneys. It's not harmful, but essences are very sensitive to high temperatures. If they are heated for a long time, , they lose their therapeutic properties. Many oil molecules are precipitated and simply decompose. For these reasons, we recommend using ultrasonic diffusers (also available on OlejkowySklep.pl) and odorless oil candles. We also encourage you to check out our gift boxes, where you will find interesting sets of ecological candles and essential oils. If you are keen on using a chimneys, it's better to reserve it for special occasions, for example, a romantic evening for two.
Can essential oils be used in DIY scented candles?
All BIO Oilo essential oils can be used to create natural, scented DIY candles. However, we recommend against this approach. Direct contact with a flame destroys a significant portion of the active ingredients, and the essential oils lose their valuable therapeutic properties. It's also difficult to determine which substances are released during direct contact of plant essences with a flame. This is due to the specific nature of each, the nuances in their composition, and the variability of their volatile compounds.
Moreover, essential oils are highly likely to react with both beeswax and soy wax, as well as with the wick. This further alters their alchemy. Direct combustion can also result in the release of allergenic or even toxic substances.
You can read more about this in a separate post on our blog: DIY Essential Oils for Candles: Is it worth using natural oils for DIY scented candles??
What are ultrasonic essential oil diffusers?
An ultrasonic diffuser is the best aromatherapy device if you want to optimally utilize the benefits of essences while also seeking the most versatile and gentle application. Water is added to the device, and essential oils are dripped into it. Once turned on, a special disc begins to vibrate, emitting low-frequency waves. This breaks up the water molecules, which—along with the active ingredients of the essential oils—emit a fragrant mist that also has health-promoting properties and cleanses the air of toxins, allergens, and pathogens.
Ultrasonic diffusers are the gentlest and most versatile aromatherapy method. They're a good choice if you're using an essence for the first time, especially for children.
Currently, the market offers classic diffusers that require a power supply, as well as portable USB-powered models that you can even take with you in the car. Some of them are equipped with a battery that can keep the device running for several hours.
Before purchasing a device, it's worth checking the materials used. The interior, which comes into contact with water and oils, should be made of safe, top-quality materials (PP, ABS) that don't react with plant ingredients, which could produce irritating substances and quickly damage the diffuser.
Are an ultrasonic essential oil diffuser and an air humidifier the same?
No. Although their effects are similar, they are not the same. An aromatherapy diffuser is smaller, partly because a large capacity would require a large amount of oils, which would be uneconomical. Furthermore, essences typically need to be diffused indoors for 30-45 minutes. This is insufficient to achieve the desired humidity in most dry rooms.
Humidifiers have larger capacities and are often more powerful. They release a more intense mist. While aromatherapy humidifiers are available on the market, they typically don't fully utilize the therapeutic properties of the essences.
However, when it comes to natural essential oils, there's no point in taking half-measures. Improper use can destroy their therapeutic properties.
What types of diffusers are there?
Diffusers are divided into: steam (evaporative), rotary, and ultrasonic. Recently, waterless diffusers, also known as nebulizers, have also appeared on the market. Nebulizers are the least recommended. They work by heating water and releasing it as vapor. However, some essential oils, such as citrus oils, are very sensitive to heat. When heated, they lose their properties, as well as much of their fragrance.
Impeller models operate by mechanically breaking up water using high-speed propellers, releasing its particles into the air as cool steam. However, this can destroy some of the active ingredients in more sensitive essential oils.
Nebulizers are a relatively new development on the market. They don't use water as a diluent for essential oils. Essences are added directly, dripped into the glass interior (or by attaching the bottle to the device). There, under pressure, the molecules are broken down and released into the environment in their pure form. These are not models we advocate for. Despite their appealing, heat-free operation, the lack of dilution with water is particularly questionable. Essential oils, however, are highly concentrated substances. Their undiluted diffusion can lead to an aromatherapy overdose and the appearance of symptoms such as dryness, headaches, sore throats, and nausea. Furthermore, when using essential oils, water is essential for the distribution of the active ingredients throughout the body. Without it, aromatherapy is not as effective.
Ultrasonic diffusers for aromatherapy are the best choice. They don't heat the substance, and ultrasonic vibrations create low-frequency waves that break water particles into tiny particles and release them, along with the active ingredients (without destroying them), outside the device. This allows for optimal use of the essence's properties.
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