To use it with essential oils, do you have to add water or can you burn the oil as is? And if using water, what's the ratio you use?
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It all depends on the oils you get, some oils require that you mix with water and there are also other oils that don't require that you mix with water.
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Add a few drops of oil to two or three tablespoons of water. Strength of oil to your liking. I am more sensitive to strength soI use less oil. Enjoy!
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If I recall correctly, there were instructions in the box that advised the water to oil ratio. I mentally marked the natural internal markings of the diffuser. Then it just takes one drop of oil floating on the surface. Be sure the open side of the diffuser is facing the area you want the scent to permeate.
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Yes you have to add water. The method that I use is simple: Soak the ceramic in warm/hot water to heat it. Set it on the base. Pour in about an ounce of warm water (I use distilled water and a squeeze bottle). Then add several drops of your favorite fragrant essential oil or eo mixture and light the candle. I warm the ceramic and water first so the little candle doesn't have to do all the work and I get aroma more quickly. Let cool completely before cleaning. I don't let the water evaporate completely, I just keep adding more water and fresh candles as necessary, otherwise you will use a lot of essential oil.
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Yes you have to add water. The method that I use is simple: Soak the ceramic in warm/hot water to heat it. Set it on the base. Pour in about an ounce of warm water (I use distilled water and a squeeze bottle). Then add several drops of your favorite fragrant essential oil or eo mixture and light the candle. I warm the ceramic and water first so the little candle doesn't have to do all the work and I get aroma more quickly. Let cool completely before cleaning. I don't let the water evaporate completely, I just keep adding more water and fresh candles as necessary, otherwise you will use a lot of essential oil. Yes you have to add water. The method that I use is simple: Soak the ceramic in warm/hot water to heat it. Set it on the base. Pour in about an ounce of warm water (I use distilled water and a squeeze bottle). Then add several drops of your favorite fragrant essential oil or eo mixture and light the candle. I warm the ceramic and water first so the little candle doesn't have to do all the work and I get aroma more quickly. Let cool completely before cleaning. I don't let the water evaporate completely, I just keep adding more water and fresh candles as necessary, otherwise you will use a... » Read More Yes you have to add water. The method that I use is simple: Soak the ceramic in warm/hot water to heat it. Set it on the base. Pour in about an ounce of warm water (I use distilled water and a squeeze bottle). Then add several drops of your favorite fragrant essential oil or eo mixture and light the candle. I warm the ceramic and water first so the little candle doesn't have to do all the work and I get aroma more quickly. Let cool completely before cleaning. I don't let the water evaporate completely, I just keep adding more water and fresh candles as necessary, otherwise you will use a lot of essential oil. « Show Less
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Hi you can burn the oil with out water we have not had any problem and it puts out a good aroma.
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You just add it to the water. I usually do 5 to 10 drops. If the oil you're using is particularly strong you might want to be conservative with it.
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No, it is essential oil, very concentrated so you would mix it with a carrier oil, not the other way around.
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You can use any essential oil - I've used lemon, peppermint, thieves, purification, peace & calming, lavender, sometimes I combine a couple drops to make my own blend.
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Good question....i ended up solely putting the oil directly into the water...the aroma is stronger that way
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No sorry I've only used it in an aromatherapy diffuser mixed with other essential oils. Sorry I could not be of help.
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I've been using mine with pure essential oils for an entire year, no problems. It works as well as my pricey diffuser though it doesn't have as many features and doesn't do as large an area.
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Good question. From what I find you can mix with any of those oils. Should not be used with baby oil or any other mineral oil
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I wouldn't recommend putting hot oils in it. I think it will clog up pretty easily as it's designed for water. Although I do put essential oil in it with water.
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I'm not sure if this helps but I use lavender oil and water and it works great.
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I do. I mix it with other carrier oils like olive oil, coconut oil, etc. I also mix in lavender essential oil.
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I don't see why not I have used lavender essential oil and am currently using oil of thieves in mine, just be sure to fill with water to the line and then how ever many drops of oil you wish without being overpowering
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My intention was to blend it with other oils and I wasnt able to. They do not blend. I didn't try to mix it with water. In my opinion. This is just vanilla extract not an essential oil as it says on the bottle. I believe this is a misrepresentation of the product
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I believe you can use absolutely any essential oil you choose, it's a really large well of water and I usually put about 10-12 drops of oil in, I tend to stick to lavender as the others leave a sticky residue over time but yes, lemon or citrus blends would work, sounds like you have some lovely combinations, all of these fragrances are ok to use in my opinion! Thanks!
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You put cool water in it with your essential oil and diffuse. hope this helps.
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It depends on what are you using it for hair, skin (etc)? The form it comes in is like hard butter. So if you're going to use any essential oils you'll need to melt it first.
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I have found that it reacts differently to certain oils. Make sure you are using 100% essential oils. Adding only distilled water to prevent mineral deposit is important. When I've experienced an early shut off, I add more water and use oils like lemongrass or geranium. They seem to cut more oily types of essentials.