Has anyone used this diffuser with Young Living oils? If so, did you have any issue with the oils destroying the plastic?
519677
I only use Young Living oils and have never had a problem with the plastic, although some do leave a residue on the metal plate which will need to be cleaned. I did have a problem with this particular diffuser though. It stopped working after about two months. There are other models that are available that I have used for over a year without any oil residue issues. I am a bodywork therapist and use a diffuser several hours daily. The best and least expensive modelsI can recommend are the green air spa vapor mist , or the aroma lumin earth.
519678
I have not yet used it with Young Living oils, but I have used it with DoTERRA oils and haven't had any issues. The machine is designed to be used with non-synthetic essential oils, so you shouldn't have any problems. The directions do state not to use synthetic oils in the machine though, as those can degrade the plastic.
519679
I have not but I do not like the place you drop the oil in. It's very difficult to clean.
1966566
Brent the doTERRA Lotus Diffuser is made with a lexon plastic that holds up well with the oils. I have been using mine for over a year with no problems. I hope that this answers your question. Rich Macbeth DoTerra IPC # 171589
192738
I've only used it every other day for a couple months, but so far no problems with a variety of oils- some mixes, including "sweet orange" essential oil. It's basically just a little plastic well with a metal plate at the bottom, so I can't imagine there would be any problems.
1966564
The whole unit is plastic...the oils are ok because they are being diffused and will not sit in the diffuser indefinitely. While it is true that you should not put the CITRUS oils (such as lemon) in plastic, the other oils are fine. What happens since Lemon is a detoxifier, for instance, it pulls the petroleum products that are in styrofoam or plastic OUT of the container (i.e. detoxifying it). This is why we say to use GLASS for water with lemon EO :) Hope this helps!
846535
I love this diffuser. It takes a good month or so to go through a bottle of oil... maybe even longer, depending on if you have it on constantly. It does make a bit of noise. I have used a lot of diffuser over the years and this is the best one I've found.
1087313
yes, sparingly at first, work your way up to the desired effect. traditionally essential oils shouldnt be heated from their essence. hence using a diffuser
1163190
Don't know. I've tried others but settled on Young Living and distilled water only. I sit diffuser on kitchen counter and other oil left it sticky from droplets. Both tend to leave diffuser hazed on the inside so I clean it often.
9324
Best infuser I have ever owned. The EO will and do discolor the plastic interior, but I have not found a diffuser that does not discolor with the EO. This unit is wood and plastic with a glass bowl cover and a remote control to use the unit. I have had this for about two and a half years, but do not use it daily and so far, I have not had issues. Young Living is a high quality and responsive company and I have not had issues with them over the years.
888043
ooh no! What kind (both brand and 'flavor') of essential oils are you using? Brands can be important :/ I use an all natural set of oils from a company called Young Living and have not experienced any issues with the plastic quality... Maybe that brand you're using is too industrial?
397829
I've used these bottles for about 6 months now and have had no issues with my oils breaking down the plastic or causing them to clog. I believe the plastic is probably the same grade as the orifice diffusers in the essential oil bottles, which doesn't break down like other plastics do. I have distilled water and oils in several and they're all good!
1329348
Yes, these essential oils work great in a diffuser. I add approximately 8 to 10 drops to water in my diffuser and it creates a wonderful aroma! :o)
291946
Never been a problem with mine either... but I wouldn't recommend purchasing this diffuser. Please read my original comments.
919378
The plastic housing would cause the oils to degrade. I've always wished they would be compatible too! You can mix them with a small amount of water in a dark glass spray bottle and manually diffuse into the room (even water will degrade the oils , so mix in small batches for quicker use)
2202316
Its best used in a diffuser. I have a humidifier but it doesn't recommend using oils in it. The quooz lull diffuser works great with the oils. Good luck
1183639
i would not. many essential oils tend to deteriorate plastics. i went through a couple of spray bottles before i learned that lolyou can always station a scentsy next to it for the same effect.
955844
I have this model and my sister has a the Aroma Lite from doTERRA. The mist is very fine and there are two settings. I use it to diffuse my doTERRA oils. I like it very much. The only bummer is that it doesn't have a timer.
457343
I disagree with the previous answers. Yes, there is a separate little bottle that you put any good quality essential oil in and like reed diffusers, the oil is wicked up and mixed with the water vapor. However: it has not done a darn thing to the plastic... I'm not sure if that reviewer added the essential oils directly to the water. I know that it does ruin the machine if you do that. And I don't understand how the other reviewer has gone through so much essential oil. I filled the vial up when I bought the machine several months ago...I check it when I refill the water but I have yet to add more and there is still a nice, strong, but not overpowering lavender smell when I turn the machine on. I do recommend that you only turn it on low or medium. The high setting puts out too much water vapor. It doesn't evaporate quickly enough and makes the surrounding surfaces damp. Overall, it's a good quality machine and does not require you to purchase refills of anything.