How Long Should You Diffuse Essential Oils? + Top Diffusing Tips

How Long Should You Diffuse Essential Oils? + Top Diffusing Tips | Top 15 Essential Oil Questions | Video 6

This video will discuss everything you need to know when diffusing essential oils. This video is number six in our series of top essential oil questions, so be sure to check out the rest of our videos for more info.

BENEFITS OF DIFFUSING
Diffusing essential oils is one of the most effective, ways to get all the benefits of essential oils. Diffusing can help you boost your mood, feel more energized, reduce worry, help you sleep, let you focus, help you unwind and tons more benefits. You might even just diffuse to get rid of stinky smells! Plus, unlike over-the-counter meds, you can diffuse essential oils at night, throughout the night, to keep giving your body the benefits of their goodness.

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU DIFFUSE ESSENTIAL OILS?

How long should you diffuse essential oils? Well that depends. If trying to clean the air, diffuse for a few hours. If looking to boost mood, or help with immediate symptoms of a cold, set diffuser on an intermittent setting like 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off. This is all the time your body needs to get the benefits of breathing in the diffused oils!

It goes without saying, but always use your diffuser the way it was meant to be used. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer! The number of drops you need depends on how much water the unit holds. So, a bigger tank equals more drops (at least most of the time).

When you’re diffusing all day or all night, it’s best to use a diffuser on an intermittent setting. Try to do 30 minutes on, 30 minutes off, that way you get all the benefits without overwhelming the body, or getting “scent blindness.”

HOW TO STAY SAFE WHEN DIFFUSING ESSENTIAL OILS

So what exactly is “scent blindness?” Well, essential oils stimulate your olfactory nerves, which sends signals to your brain, which is why oils can affect your mood almost instantly (for more info on this be sure to check out video number 3!)

But that instant effect means that diffusing for long periods of time is a waste of oils. Basically after about 60 minutes, your nose goes into what we call scent blindness, which means you might not even be able to smell them anymore. What a waste!

WHAT THINGS CAN IMPACT YOUR DIFFUSING TIME/HOW LONG DO ESSENTIAL OILS LAST IN A DIFFUSER?
It’s also important to note that there are some things that can impact your diffusion times. Large open floor plans, or open doors mean you might need a few extra drops. Fans, air conditioning or heaters can negatively impact scents. Basically, just be aware of your environment when you’re looking to diffuse at home!

Also, keep in mind that some oils will evaporate faster than others. There are three main kinds of scents: Top notes, middle notes and base notes.

Top notes (like citrus) evaporate more quickly than middle notes like Lavender or Chamomile. And base notes like Sandalwood take much longer, and slow down the evaporation of the middle notes.

So pro tip: If you’re creating your own blends, be sure to use oils from each category!

Thanks for watching, and learning all about diffusion! Be sure to check out our next video in this series, and go watch the previous ones too!

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[officialamygalper]

such great take aways...Diffusing is one of the easiest and safest ways to use essential oils -- but knowing how to do it correctly is totally key!

[itzzWags]

Wow what a great video honestly. Legit did not expect so much great info about this lol

[mrose]

Hi! Im aware that in a 100ml water, there should be 3-5drops of essential oil. What if I put more than 5drops? Is that harmful? My diffuser can only contain 100ml water.

[tiffanylee]

This was so helpful. I just got one and now I know how to use it nicely. Good Job Explaining!

[sabrina]

I love this! Thank you for all the information!

[michellegresham]

What about waterless diffusers? Do they offer longer benefits of oil usage?

[shazebhussain]

When adding a blend of essential oils should we follow a specific order? E.g. base, middle, top? Or can you add them to the water in any order? Thanks

[flowercollector]

Do diffusers also soften dry air caused by heaters?

[cmyers]

Just recently I have heard of 'carrier oils'. What are they? Please give examples.

[lawrenceleelee]

DO NOT diffuse your essential oils overnight because your respiratory will get fatigue!

[mariamolina]

Hi, First of all thank you for making this video. I would like some advice please..when diffuser is on (at bedroom for example) do you recommend to close the windows or not? 😊

[magdelinechin]

Does Plant Therapy has a guide on which essential oil fall into which category - top note, middle note and base note?

[romannmartinez]

Do you have to use a carrier oil with the essential oil in the diffuser or only when applying to skin?

[pencilsandprairies]

This video is awesome! I had no idea about different notes in blends. Totally makes sense!

[joanblake]

Thank you such great tips, I will definitely subscribe to your channel

[juslongbottom]

hi thank you for youe YT films .What doe you think about doterra oils?

[ArizonaJewell]

Remember, essential oils are only effective for VERY minor things. It can help boost your mood, and a few (like eucalyptus, which I really like) can help keep your sinuses clear, but that’s it.

Essential oils are by no stretch of the imagination a replacement for medication or therapy for any medical condition.

[shannadow]

If I am using intermittent diffusing in a general open space (downstairs area that is fairly open to kitchen/living room) am I able to use non kid safe oils in a blend with kids around? I think I remember seeing that this was okay, but I couldn’t find it & wanted to double check!

[bhargavdave]

Can we use same water the next day after diffusing for an hour at night?

[Wolf-xufj]

Oil floats on water, so how does the diffuser work around that? I imagine it sucks the water from the bottom for every mist. Does it mix the water before every mist?