I wanted to make a pine scented essential oil. I have a load of pine cuttings (both wood and branch) and wanted to know if I could soak that in vodka for a while to make a scented essential oil?

Ideally I’d use it to make soaps and such, but wanted to know if anyone else had made such a thing and how they did it.

so i was re organizing my drawers and accidentally got oregano oil (undiluted) directly onto my skin. i immediately rinsed it off with water but didn’t go and thoroughly wash it off with soap and water until about 30 mins later not thinking of it stupidly. i had some minor irritation on my hand but nothing major. it’s been about 2 hours and i am now having GI upset and flank pain and am realizing it possibly was absorbed through the skin. it was not the largest amount but it was undiluted and i am extremely sensitive (i can barely take vitamins and if i do they have to be halved in dosage). should i be worried? i did not ingest it orally whatsoever, but with the pain i’m having i assume some of it got absorbed. is that even possible? any advice welcome

Does anyone actually have a brand that is reputable and works well? I’m not seeing a “this brand is known for their nebulizers/waterless diffusers”. They all kinda scare me because they’re generic/temu derivatives.

hello,

I'm trying to find an oil similar to one called Aveda's "Balancing Infusion For Sensitive Skin". It was discontinued a while ago and have yet to find something that can match the scent closely enough to what it had. You can find some old bottles on eBay, but they're quite pricey. to be honest, I know nothing about oils and I'm just trying to help a loved one out because it is their favorite scent! any help would be appreciated thank you!

a description that may help: Soothes & calms skin with lavender, patchouli, geranium, and rose oils

I have had this diffuser for over a year. As of recent, it is misting the normal amount but only internally. The mist is no longer coming out of the top vent. I have wiped it down, but the mist still will not come out of the top vent and I can't really figure out why. When I take the top off, it is misting just fine inside, but as soon as I put the top back on, no mist is being released out the top slit. Any clues how to resolve? I am stumped.

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Hey so I've been looking for a new aromatherapy diffuser. To be fair, I'm not really into the therapeutic aspects. It's really for the smells for when I am chilling on my couch high. I have a diffuser, but I never really got that strong smell that I would experience in the stores. And I realized two things:

1. I have an ultrasonic diffuser which is lighter on the smells
2. I got this lagunamoon brand for the oils which a quick search online seems to have people saying this one is likely fake and therefore doesn't have that strong of the smells

But I do have a few questions about diffusers. What should I be looking out for when buying? It's not something I plan to turn on all the time. Only in certain occasions

I’ve been struggling to find good essential oil combos for sleep because I’m super allergic to lavender :( I tend to get congested at night so my go to has been peppermint and eucalyptus Any better recommendations??

Lots of bad reviews on Amazon. I've had one lol cheapy one that's been killing it for years but it was a gift no idea from where. The ones I get on Amazon need replacing every 2 years. I'm willing to invest in an expensive one if it will last awhile!

I'm tired of the hassle of water diffusers. And I'd like to do something that I can just set up and leave for days at a time. I've heard many things regarding EO reed diffusers. You must dilute in a thin carrier oil, like fractionated coconut oil... Even a thin carrier oil is too thick; you must use EO's dissolved in 99% alcohol... I don't want to use fragrance oil. I specifically want essential oil. Can it be done successfully? If not, has anyone tried these with EOs? https://a.co/d/aSBT2xt

I’ve been dealing with a minor cough and I read that cinnamon oil can help with that. I’ve never used cinnamon oil before but I had some in a set of oils so I figured I’d give it a try. So last night I did what I always do and loaded up my diffuser with oil (more than the recommended 1-3 drops). Needless to say, this was a bad idea and after about 5-10 minutes of my diffuser being on I had to turn it off bc the cinnamon fumes were choking me. The next morning when I woke up my eyes were slightly itchy and red. Now it’s been 24 hours and my eyes are completely bloodshot. I’m not 100% sure, but I have a hunch that I’ve developed chemical conjunctivitis from trying to diffuse too much cinnamon oil. I plan on going to urgent care in the morning to find out for sure. Is this possible and has anyone else had similar experiences?

I’m switching over from candles to diffusing. Admittedly, I love the fall since and of course, the other sense of the year that you can get from a candle can anyone give me good recommendations for combinations with oils.

Hi all, My wife has always been sensitive about everything having nice smell, so I thought that I will get her large waterless diffuser so she can have whole house nicely scented. But just after getting this I've found myself completely overwhelmed by what oil I should for it... Whatever recommendations I found are only about things you can buy only in US :(

Could you please help me? I would like to know first what types can be used in such machine so I will not break it (probably anything for lamps and water diluted is off the list, right? But how about oils for those wooden reeds?)

Second: I'm looking for some brands that I will be able to buy in EU (or AliExpress if anyone can recommend a quality seller). Someone was recommending Maison's Berger White tea but that's probably water based :(

All the help will be greatly appreciated!

EDIT: Ok, I've found that there is a reed version of white tea from Berger, but of course, with my luck, it's impossible to buy :(

Weird request, I know. However, I'm making Haunt Room sprays for costumes, props etc. for haunted attractions. This is a scent I've longed for and i've seen many companies use it too, but cannot for the life of me find a good blend that would give me this scent. Any knowledge here ? thank you :)

Hi folks,

Tl;DR - whats the best at-home cold press for essential oils specifically?

I'll be the first to admit that I know almost nothing about essential oils and the process of making them ( please forgive any misused or incorrect language here). However, my partner is very excited and getting into making her own oils, especially (at least right now) orange and other citrus essential oils (since citrus is coming into season in our part of the world).

I've been researching different oil presses, but it seems like all of them are for pressing beans and seeds. I can't seem to find any that seem to be made for or really even mention essential oils. I know that the other common way to extract essential oils is through distillation, but I based on the research I've done, cold pressing seems to be the way to go (space needs, cost, comparisons in complexity, etc.)

So, I've got two questions: 1) is there a significant difference between a cold press which seems to be designed for beans and seeds and one that may be designed more for essential oils, and 2) do y'all have a recommendation for an at-home cold press for making your own essential oils?

Thanks!!

I'm hearing different things about certain essential oils being toxic in their undiluted forms. I've worn a few drops at a time of pure patchouli oil on the skin for years and never had a problem. Gotten compliments on it, in fact. Is there any reason I shouldn't continue to do this?

I am trying to buy pure cold-pressed abyssinian oil but it seems to be hard to find locally and online so I was wondering if anyone here has found a trustworthy company that sells it and that ships to the US.

Hi essential team

I am making a body oil with coconut and inside I am putting sandalwood bergamot and black pepper. Before I proceed with my concoction is there any suggestions you may have or warnings ? I am doing 1% dilution and I am going to apply it after getting out of the shower. Also if you have any recommendations for reputable essential oil vendors since getting bio sandalwood was a bitch and a bit expensive.

Thank you in advance 😎

62 yo school bus driver of 30 years. Arthritis has hit my hands hard core this year. I am needing some tried and true essential oil recipes to help me. Anyone have something that you have used and received the ahhhhh that's the best thing ever moment.? Help please.

Hello,
I'd like to buy a good essential oil diffuser, preferably waterless and not too loud (want to use it in the bedroom)

Thank you for any reccomendations!

Hello,

I am looking for companies that sell pet safe essential roll rollers. Preferably something for stress or sleep aid. I am putting together wellness baskets so I’d need a place I could get at least 5 🙂

EDIT: Okay it seems like people misunderstood me… I am not looking to put the oils on animals. I want to gift them to people who have pets and don’t want to cause reactions based on being around it.

So I have the air wick essential mist diffuser and moneys tight so I was wondering how I could use the Walmart brand fragrance oils in my air wick. I've read multiple posts saying I can do this but have varying responses on how. Some say add some of the fragrance oil to water in the air wick scent container. Others say don't use water as it'll break the machine and to use carrier oil in place of water in the container. I know the refills are only 6 bucks but since moneys tight I'd prefer to pay 6 bucks for a fragrance oil that I can use to refill it numerous times rather than 6 bucks for 1 refill. TIA.

Hello I was wondering how much coconut oil and perpermint essential oil should I use together for stomach use? Also for how long should I leave it on the stomach and how would I take it out?

Furthermore how should I mix them together? I melted the coconut oil a bit with warm water on a cup and then added the perpermint but because i don't know how much is a lot I just added 2 drops to 2 oz of coconut oil.

In my third trimester I noticed that I started to absolutely enjoy odors of natural soaps with essential oils, and a shower gel with Valeriana celtica essential oil extract. Since I had some essential oil extracts, I started to use a couple if drops of lavendel essential oil as a room deo. I put a plate with the drops next to me whenever I am working or learning. Sometimes I extra sniff on the plate cause it smells so good 🤪 (forgive my pregnancy brain).

Question: Do you think it is safe to sniff on it occasionally? Can it be too much if an essential oil? Any anecdotal stories about dangers of such practice? Thanks

If anyone here is a formulist or an expert on pepermint oil please contact me.

Hi! Thanks in advance to those who respond to me!

I want true opinions or want to know someone’s input from someone who has taken Ningxia Red from YoungLiving. I have heard both side of the story, I know it’s a hyped up drink. But does it truly work? I have heard and read it does and it doesn’t work.

My story with Ningxia Red is..

I was a little overweight and I also have PCOS. I was having hard time getting pregnant, and went for IVF. But before I started IVF, I decided to take my health seriously. I started taking Ningxia Red, because I heard it has lots of benefits. Figure it wouldn’t hurt? I also started working out regularly and eating healthy. I lost weight and got pregnant without having to go through IVF. My blood work was also picture perfect vs before Ningxia red and workout routine. Of course I put in a lot of work, and I’m not underestimating that, but I did have more energy this time around to go to the gym, to work out, and I was on 0 caffeine intake.

I stopped taking Ningxia red while I was pregnant because of course I didn’t want to risk anything. But now that the baby is here, I want to try it out again. See if it helps, but I’m curious if it’s really Ningxia red. Does the body depend on it after awhile?

It would be really helpful if you can share your opinions! Thanks!

Hi! I'm not sure where else to ask this.

I was gifted a holiday scented reed diffuser (apple, vanilla, butter) I would like to use in my bedroom. I live with my mom and brother and it would just be in my room, my door is shut 95% of the time. We have 3 dogs, no other pets besides fish on the other end of the house. They are not allowed in my room when I am not home and they are only ever in here for maybe 5 minutes of the time each day- which they don't have to be, they just sometimes follow my mom in sometimes.

Would this be okay? Or should I avoid it entirely? Would it be safe to have other oils- are there any I should entirely avoid?

We don't use candles or wax or anything in the other rooms and never have.