Diffuse essential oils safely

Diffusing Essential Oils Safely: Essential Tips and Precautions

Diffusing essential oils is one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy. Whether it's to purify the air, create a relaxing atmosphere, or boost immunity, this method requires certain precautions to avoid any adverse effects.

🌀 Why diffuse essential oils?

Atmospheric diffusion allows aromatic molecules to be inhaled through the sense of smell, thus acting on the nervous system, mood, and even breathing. It is a gentle and effective method for:

Create a relaxing atmosphere (lavender, bitter orange petitgrain)
Support immunity in winter (ravintsara, eucalyptus radiata)
Purify the ambient air (lemon, tea tree, niaouli)
Promote sleep or concentration

💡 Choosing the right diffuser

There are different types of diffusers, each with its own advantages and disadvantages:

Nebulizing diffuser : powerful and efficient, ideal for large rooms. It does not heat the oils.
Ultrasonic diffuser : water + oil mixture, softer, humidifies the air.
Gentle heat diffuser : occasional use, often aesthetic but not very suitable for therapeutic use.
Natural supports (clay pebbles, plaster, porous wood): ideal for passive diffusion in small spaces or in close proximity (office, wardrobe, car, etc.)

👉 Find our natural diffusion supports in clay or scented pebbles for a gentle approach.

⚠️ Precautions to follow when broadcasting

To ensure safe distribution, here are the key points:

Do not diffuse for more than 20 to 30 consecutive minutes in a closed room
Always diffuse in the absence of babies, young children, pregnant women or sensitive animals
Choose essential oils suitable for diffusion (some are irritating or neurotoxic when diffused: cinnamon, thyme thymol, clove, etc.)
Never heat oils above 40°C
Ventilate the room after diffusion
Read the specific precautions for each essential oil

👶 Children, animals, pregnant women: be careful!

Broadcasting isn't right for everyone. Here are some tips:

Children & Babies: Avoid direct diffusion before the age of 3. Prefer hydrosols or passive diffusion at very low doses.
Pregnant women: Avoid diffusion during the first trimester. Certain oils are prohibited throughout pregnancy.
Animals: Cats are particularly sensitive to this. Diffuse in a ventilated room with free access to an exit.

🌿 Essential oils recommended for diffusion

Relaxation : fine lavender, bitter orange petitgrain, shell marjoram
Purification : lemon, eucalyptus radiata, tea tree
Sleep : Roman chamomile, mandarin, lavender
Tone & concentration : peppermint (low dose), rosemary cineole

📌 To remember

Diffusing essential oils is an accessible and effective way to improve your daily well-being, provided you follow a few simple rules. Choose quality oils, follow precautions, and always adapt the diffusion to your environment and the people present.

👉 To go further: Aromatherapy: where to start?

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Diffuse essential oils safely

Diffusing Essential Oils Safely: Essential Tips and Precautions

🌀 Why diffuse essential oils?

💡 Choosing the right diffuser

⚠️ Precautions to follow when broadcasting

👶 Children, animals, pregnant women: be careful!

🌿 Essential oils recommended for diffusion