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Contrary to what many believe, essential oils are 100% effective at healing the body, providing energy, happiness, confidence, etc.! Here is a super simple how to guide for making a DIY diffuser for essential oils!
Did you know our sense of smell is linked directly to the emotional center of our brain? Smell goes directly to the limbic system – where emotion and memory are stored together.
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stop and smell and roses
Literally! Take a moment to breathe. Bring your focus to the scents that are all around you. I’ll bet you don’t even pay attention sometimes. We often overlook such a simple thing.
Too often we focus on the bad smells – car fumes, pet odors, dirty laundry – but what about the good smells?
Smell is one of the most influential senses when it comes to our mood. Because of the strong connection to our emotions, different scents can do amazing things for our minds and bodies! That includes a boost in energy, improved sleep, and feeling safe and cozy.
For me – the air in Spring, honeysuckles, play food from the 90’s, a campfire, old books, chocolate cream pie, blueberry muffins, the ocean – all of these smells make me feel so happy, loved, and safe.
Did you know having smells you love in your bedroom reduces nightmares?
make sure essential oils are safe for you
All essential oils have a purpose. Not all of them work for every person. I know I sound like a commercial, but if you have any of the following talk with your doctor before using essential oils:
- Pregnant or Breastfeeding
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Respiratory Conditions
- Seizures
- Taking Certain Medications
How to make a DIY diffuser for essential oils
Supplies you'll need:
- Small vase or bottle (with a narrow neck)
- 1/2 cup Grapeseed Oil
- 6 Rattan Diffuser Reeds
- 30-40 Drops of essential oils (of choice)
What to do:
- Add the essential oil and grapeseed oil to your vase or bottle
- Mix well
- Place the rattan diffuser reeds in the bottle.
Now here comes the hardest part – waiting.
The scent has to make its way up the reeds and may take a few hours before you can begin to smell anything. Place your DIY diffuser anywhere you want – your work station, bedroom, beside you in the bath – anywhere!
Remember to turn the reeds around every 2-3 days so that a stronger scent is released.
My Favorites:
use essential oils that awaken your senses
I cannot stress this enough. Do not use a mixture of essential oils that give off a scent you dislike or give you a headache. Let’s take jasmine for example. Jasmine is helpful for boosting confidence and optimistic thinking, but it may not be one that pleases your nostrils.
If the scent of jasmine is too overwhelming for you, instead try sweet orange or bergamot!
🌞 essential oils for optimism & positivity
- Jasmine
- Sweet Orange
- Bergamot
- Lemon
🌈 essential oils for joy & coziness
- Vanilla
- Cedarwood
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Frankincense
🌙 essential oils for relaxation & sleep
- Lavender
- Roman Chamomile
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
🧠 essential oils for headaches & Concentration
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Lemon
- Basil
- Eucalyptus
⚡ essential oils for energy
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Sweet Orange
- Spearmint
Go crazy! Don’t choose just one. You can make a combo of 2-4 essential oils for your DIY diffuser to enrich your senses.
What brand of essential oils is best?
What brand of essential oils you choose for your DIY diffuser is very important. You want to use one that is pure and safe. Not all essential oils for sale are good quality either. These are my top 3 favorite brands:
- OUR MOST POPULAR ESSENTIAL OIL SET: Top 14 Organic Singles Set includes our favorite single oils that can be used in a wide variety of ways. Great for people new to essential oils or anyone looking to restock. They can help with relaxation, focus, sleep, and so much more!
- EASY, AFFORDABLE WAY TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE: Here are the organic essential oils included in this set: Bergamot, Cinnamon Cassia, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus Globulus, Frankincense Carterii, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pink Grapefruit, Rosemary, Spearmint, Sweet Orange, and Tea Tree.
- BATCH SPECIFIC THIRD-PARTY GC-MS REPORTS: Every batch of oil from Plant Therapy goes through multiple rounds of internal organoleptic testing and GC-MS testing by third-party laboratories to prove purity and quality, all available to the public.
- HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE ESSENTIAL OILS: At Plant Therapy, our goal is to positively impact the lives of as many people as we possibly can, by selling such a high-quality product at an affordable price. Be confident knowing you are purchasing quality oils at direct-to-consumer prices.
- CERTIFIED AROMATHERAPISTS ON STAFF: Our customers are our #1 priority and we’d love for you to join the Plant Therapy Family. Our Certified Aromatherapists are happy to help you with all of your essential oil questions. Plus, we offer a risk-free 100% satisfaction guarantee!
DIY diffuser for essential oils
A DIY diffuser isn’t the only way to enjoy the scent or healing benefits of essential oils. You can also add 10-15 drops of your favorite oil to a warm bath. Why not upgrade the experience by adding in magnesium flakes?
Magnesium bath soaks have been a game-changer for everyone in my home! They add minerals and nutrients back into the water.
- Relaxing Soaking Aid - Magnesium helps to soothe sore and tired muscles while warm bath water prepares the body for a good night's sleep. Excellent as a body or foot soak.
- Harvested from the Dead Sea - Yareli's pure magnesium chloride flakes are imported from the Dead Sea in Israel, a salt lake that people have visited for centuries for its relaxing properties
- Unscented & Fast Dissolving - Thin magnesium flakes dissolve quickly in warm water, contain no additives of any kind and can be easily used in combination with a bubble bath or bath bomb
- Alternative to Epsom Salt - With a higher magnesium content, Yareli's magnesium flakes offer an excellent bathing experience that is beneficial for both kids and adults
- High Magnesium Content - Over 800,000mg of elemental magnesium in each 15lb bag (45,000g per cup) to soothe tight and sore muscles
If you try this DIY diffuser, let me know your thoughts! What are your favorite oils to use? What smells trigger those happy, childhood memories for you? Thanks for reading. Blessings!
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