/r/essentialoils

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A forum to discuss your favorite concentrated plant extracts and their uses.

This subreddit is for the discussion of all things essential including aromatherapy oil blends & homemade health and beauty products. Have a favorite recipe? Questions about oil properties? Want to talk shop about making your own fragrances? Let's discuss!

Please note that essential oils can be dangerous if used improperly and/or mishandled. Also, homeopathy and holistic health care should never be used as sole substitutes for actual medical care (the kind that takes years of study and experience to practice). For questions and discussions related to plant-based medicine, try /r/herbalism.


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/r/essentialoils

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Who loves Patchouli and who can’t stand it?

Patchouli (considered the scent of the hippies) is one of those that has extreme reactions. For most people they either love it or they hate it.

Which one are you?

24 Comments
2024/10/31
22:52 UTC

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Need Some Recommendations

I bought an aroeve aromatherapy for my small room and some lemon essential oil for my small room and it doesn’t feel like it works at all, since day 1 I have not been able to even pick up a hint of lemon and I just repainted and did a complete overhaul on my room and cleaned every surface so there was no residual smell or any source of bad smell. Even after that, I never felt any of the lemon smell. I was wondering if people could possibly recommend better brands for a diffuser and maybe better essential oils. (Going for a fresh smell like lemon, something that doesn’t overpower easily). My room size is 10x14x11ft if that helps.

3 Comments
2024/10/31
08:52 UTC

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fig and rain scent.

Looking for essential oil that has a fig and rain type smell. i bought a fig scent but it smells like crayons.

1 Comment
2024/10/31
01:07 UTC

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Centipeda minima - Sneezewort

Anyone know where I can get Centipeda minima / sneezewort oil?

0 Comments
2024/10/30
16:30 UTC

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Is it safe for babies/toddlers/kids to smell essential oils?

For example if I have an essential oil diffuser (not the kind that creates a mist), literally just a few drops poured out onto a dish, is this at all concerning to a child? They will not touch or be in contact with the essential oils physically.

Essential oils in question include citrus (grapefruit, lime, bergamot), rosemary and mint.

Thanks in advanced.

11 Comments
2024/10/30
02:19 UTC

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Sage Diffuser

Hello, I wanted the Aroma Wave diffuser but they were limited edition and unavailable in-store and online. Anywhere else I can possibly buy it? THANKS! #sagediffuser

0 Comments
2024/10/28
17:54 UTC

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Room Spray Help Needed

Hello!

I just tried making a lavender room spray in a 4oz bottle with 80 proof alcohol and 40 drops of lavender e.o. It smells great when I first spray it but just a couple of minutes later the scent is completely gone.

Any suggestions for getting the scent to linger? I prefer using natural ingredients.

Thank you! :)

19 Comments
2024/10/28
12:03 UTC

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Cinnamin broom refresher recommendations

Hi. I want to purchase an oil to refresh my cinnamon broom. I've bought cinnamin spray before, but it smelled like cloves. Can anyone recommend something that really smells like pure cinnamon? Preferably something they sell on Amazon? Thanks in advance.

6 Comments
2024/10/27
23:16 UTC

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Tea Tree Oil toothpaste

He everyone. Now many healthy toothpastes uses a tea Tree Oil in the ingredients. Is there any precautions to be taken? Because according to Google tea Tree Oil causes health issues when swallowed. Even if you rinse well the mouth still some of the paste can be swallowed. Moreover one of the brands I used yesterday left my mouth felt like it was cleaned by antiseptic.

Thank you

0 Comments
2024/10/27
04:05 UTC

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Great smelling fall blend recipes for a diffuser and room spray that don't smell like men's cologne?

I have cinnamon leaf, clove, am planning to order nutmeg, ginger, bergamot and orange. Anything other that you find key in mixing up some good spicy fall/winter smells?

6 Comments
2024/10/26
20:19 UTC

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Essential Oil Company Recommendations

I have bought some essential oils from Rainbow Abby in the last few weeks and I am enjoying them. Searching for more, I have found some reviews and sources saying they are synthetic and not worth the money. I know of other companies but wanted to ask what some of you would recommend. Some I know of already include Eden Botanicals, Liberty Naturals, DoTerra, Young Living and Sacatar. Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/10/25
01:58 UTC

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I need help finding a scent PLEASE

My girlfriend really loves the Doterra Mythic Lore personal scent but I found out it was a limited run. I’ve made it my goal to get her another bottle but I can’t find it anywhere. At the very least I want to find something that smells similar to those of you who know what it smells like. Please help!

0 Comments
2024/10/25
06:17 UTC

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Room Spray/Air Freshener

Hello! I was wondering if anybody had a recipe for a Febreeze type spray? I live in a college house and my roommates spray so much Febreeze in the bathroom which aggravates my allergies. I was wondering if anybody had a recipe for a non toxic way to make this. Or if not, a more natural spray that I could purchase?

7 Comments
2024/10/25
19:07 UTC

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I’m new!

I’m trying to get into essential oils. Can someone point me what ones to start with / the benefits? I’m also wanting to get a diffuser so maybe some oil mixes recommendations that will make the house smell good? Also are the packs you can buy on Amazon good for you? Like the “bakery” scented packs ?

13 Comments
2024/10/25
18:40 UTC

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Recs for cleaning

Hi everyone, I live in Quebec. Do you have any essential oil brand recommendations for cleaning? E.g. putting it on wool balls for dryer or homemade cleaning products. I don't want to buy Plant Therapy or Rocky Mountain if I'm not putting it on myself and just using it for scent... Thanks!

4 Comments
2024/10/25
17:20 UTC

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How should i best dilute peppermint oil?

I've looking to dilute peppermint oil with a carrier oil just wondering how many drops should i use along with how manys mls of carrier oil?

3 Comments
2024/10/25
15:47 UTC

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Lingering Smell in Diffuser

Hi! I just got a diffuser recently. After my first few uses my diffuser picked up a lingering citrusy smell I CANNOT get to go away. I’ve tried vinegar, hot water, alcohol everything. What else to do ??? It smells like it every time I diffuse my oils.

6 Comments
2024/10/23
01:35 UTC

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Aromar oils

Hi has anyone heard of aromar oils? Does anyone know what their made of; and if there safe to use on your skin? Thank you!

1 Comment
2024/10/23
01:04 UTC

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Cheap vs Expensive advice

Hey everyone!

I've tried to find a post on this topic but haven’t had much luck with recent ones, so I thought I’d ask here.

I've always used a more affordable diffuser (around $30), similar to this one. But recently, I’ve noticed some high-end options that cost several hundred dollars, like *example 1* and *example 2*.

I’m curious—are there any significant differences between these? I’ve heard HVAC diffusers are the best, but since I live in Europe and don’t have central air conditioning, that’s not really an option for me.

1 Comment
2024/10/22
20:10 UTC

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Aria diffuser remote?

Does anyone know how to get a replacement for the Aria remote? I can't find one on the website or second hand :(

6 Comments
2024/10/22
14:38 UTC

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Cinnamon Toothpicks causing problems?

Hi,

I have been using cinnamon toothpicks to help me quit smoking and it has been working really well. However I have noticed these burn like marks on my lips. I have also noticed that I am not getting a burning sensation anymore.. Have I caused permanent damage to my lips?

18 Comments
2024/10/21
17:39 UTC

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Accidental peppermint oil on face

I’m new to essential oils but use peppermint oils. A bit of my pure peppermint essential oil spilled next to my retinoid gel and I didn’t realize it. I was putting retinoid gel on my face when it felt like it was burning and smelled pepperminty. I washed it off but I have a rash on my neck/chin and it still burns/tingles. What helps with the irritation and rash? Is there anything I can do at this point?

5 Comments
2024/10/21
04:27 UTC

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Durable diffusers?

Hello y’all! I’m a college student who is looking to start using oil diffusers to improve the quality of my study. However, I’m noticing that many of the diffusers seem to be really flimsy (per many online reviews across many diffusers) - some last only 12 minutes while others seem to last for only a couple of months. Is there any diffusers that y’all would recommend that are tried and true, that seem to reliably produce a strong scent without breaking?

17 Comments
2024/10/21
03:45 UTC

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Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with my diffuser?

I got this Gooamp diffuser from amazon not any more than 3 months ago. Last week, after cleaning it, it just stopped working. It’ll turn on, but turn right back off. I think it’s probably water damaged. But I’d like to know if I can repair it, or if I should just buy a new one.

https://imgur.com/a/WbddAyR

3 Comments
2024/10/20
17:51 UTC

1

Now vs aura casia

Got lots of aura casia oils but it seems now is more popular which is better in what oils ?

17 Comments
2024/10/20
12:19 UTC

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Just got rosehip oil. It says to dilute it on the bottle. Can I dilute it with Shea butter? If so, how can I do it? It's for my face. Thanks

The bottle says to dilute 12 drops of rosehip oil with coconut oil or almond oil. What would you do?

5 Comments
2024/10/20
12:15 UTC

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Is there such thing as withdrawal from essential oils?

I have just emerged from a 4.5 month stint with an essential oil MLM. Of course we weren’t given any proper education for using essential oils. While I rarely used essential oils topically and never ingested them (even though I’ve seen many do it, including a pregnant lady) I did have my diffuser going in my living room for four out of the 7 days of the week for majority of the day. I have 2 young children, a three and one year old who were around this. As I said, I was never given any proper education about this, though I know I only have my self to blame for not doing the research myself. I have developed hayfever symptoms as have both my children which at the time I put down to the season where I’m located. I have since been told it could be a result of the diffusing too much. One year old also began to break out in rashes.

But since I stopped diffusing completely 3 days ago (and packed up the diffuser and oils and put them in the garage) my symptoms have gotten so much worse. Is there such thing as withdrawal or detoxing from essential oils?

UPDATE: have figured out that the cleaner from the same MLM company is causing my reactions. Thanks everyone for their comments!

19 Comments
2024/10/20
09:55 UTC

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Making a Frankincense + Myrrh blend and needing suggestions for 1-2 additional oils

Hello, going to be making a blend that contains Frankincense + Myrrh for a home scent that also has a slight pest repelling effect (does not need to be skin safe) and I’m needing recommendations on 1-2 additional scents to incorporate

I’m a bit of a novice with the technicalities of essential oil blend making, although I have used oils to repel pests and it has worked wonders.

What scents go with Frankincense + Myrrh?

Does citronella or cinnamon or palo santo pair well?

9 Comments
2024/10/20
06:01 UTC

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