So you’re ready to take advantage of your Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils with a home diffuser? Great. But if you’re like many, when you browse the diffuser options, it can be a little confusing. So many diffusers to choose from! Atomizing, ultrasonic, USB… and the list goes on. So which is best for you?
The Two Basic Types
Before we dive into diffuser details, understand that there are two main types of diffusers: Those that dispense undiluted essential oils into the air (atomizing also called nebulizing), and those that use water as part of the process (ultrasonic or wick based).
Ultrasonic (Water) Diffusers
These are less expensive, but don’t pack the therapeutic punch the atomizing versions do. An ultrasonic diffuser (such as the Home Diffuser) sends a cool mist into the air. The water droplets in the mist are coated with essential oil. No heat is used in the process, so the essential oils are protected. However, due to minor dilution, the therapeutic impact of the oils are affected. Ultrasonic diffusers are also nice for dry climates. Even though they technically aren’t humidifiers, moisture is still being added into the air.
Atomizing Diffusers
These are also called nebulizing diffusers. The atomizing technology transforms essential oils into a vapor of millions of microparticles, dispersing them into the air and releasing the powerful plant constituents found in Young Living essential oils. This is the best diffusion method for reaping the therapeutic benefits of an oil. The downside of these models is that they go through oils much faster. You typically will not run one as long as you would an ultrasonic model.
The Young Living Aroma Lux Diffuser
This is an atomizing diffuser designed by Gary Young, so it’s completely unique to Young Living. The AromaLux™ diffuserfeatures various timers and diffusion modes. If you want to diffuse your own combinations of oils, this one is more difficult as it works by placing the Young Living oil jar directly into the diffuser. It accepts both 5-ml and 15-ml jars.
The Young Living Home Diffuser
This is an ultrasonic diffuser. Its technology breaks any mixture of essential oils and water into millions of microparticles, disperses them into the air, and activates the powerful plant constituents found in Young Living essential oils. The Home Diffuser feature constant or alternating diffusion. The light can also be turned off.
The Young Living Bamboo Diffuser
This is an ultrasonic diffuser that’s very similar to the Home Diffuser above. The difference? This diffuser can cover a slightly larger area than the home diffuser. However, it only has continuous mode, and you can’t turn the light on and off like you can with the home diffuser. It looks nice, but if you want light control and/or the alternating diffusion, this isn’t the one for you.
The Young Living Rainstone Diffuser
This is an ultrasonic diffuser, but it also features a negative ionizer, which helps removes pollutants in the air and increase oxygen flow to the brain. Created with a rare purple clay found only in a small region of China, the Rainstone has a robust feature set, including continuous ultrasonic diffusion at 1.7 million waves per second; 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8 hour settings with automatic shutoff; five soft LED light settings (including off) and a remote control.
The USB Orb Diffuser
This tiny diffuser (about five inches wide) is spill proof. And it lives up to the claim. You can tip it over on its side and not a drop of water comes out. It’s not an atomizing or ultrasonic diffuser, but instead uses a wick, water and fan. You drip oils onto a presoaked wick, fill the lower portion of the Orb with water, and screw it together. It runs in continues or intermittent modes and is powered by a USB connection. Designed for a small, personal area.
The Young Living Dewdrop
Last but definitely not least is the newer Dewdrop™ diffuser. So what’s unique about this one? It takes the humidifying, water based feature of ultrasonic diffusers, and combines that with atomizing. The result is a highly therapeutic diffuser that also adds moisture into the air.
There Are Still Others To Choose From
Are there other diffusers available through Young Living? You bet. From the beautiful Aria Ultrasonic Diffuser with wood accents, to other therapeutic models like the TheraPro. Each has minor differences or cosmetic features that make them unique. I’ve listed some of my favorites above, and I hope that this post will help you understand the core differences in the models. If you have questions about diffusers, I’d be happy to help you! Simply contact me and I’ll be in touch shortly.
Deep Relief is my favorite Young Living roll on available. This blend is almost always with me ready to use . This blend is a step up from the wonderful PanAway favorite. It contains 9 wonderful essential oils.
Let’s Take A Closer Look at Deep Relief
Deep Relief is in a base of fractionated coconut oil (which has a ton of properties by itself).
Peppermint essential oil high in menthol this gives peppermint its cooling property. Look up menthol to read all the other benefits.
Lemon essential oil helps to increase the spirit with its invigorating properties. Lemon is high in limonene.
Idaho Balsam Fir essential oil known to support the musculoskeletal system. It is also an emotionally grounding oil.
Clove essential oil one of the highest oils on the ORAC scale. Naturally a “hot” oil with soothing properties.
Copaiba essential oil is a magnifier and blends well helping other oils to work better together.
Wintergreen essential oil with all of its natural glory contains 90%+ methyl salicylate.
Helichrysum essential oil is supportive to the circulatory system and tissues.
Dorado Azul essential oil known to support the respiratory system.
Vetiver essential oil is soothing to the mind, musculoskeletal benefits (research this one on your own).
Lemon essential oil helps to increase the spirit with its invigorating properties. Lemon is high in limonene.
Idaho Balsam Fir essential oil known to support the musculoskeletal system. It is also an emotionally grounding oil.
Clove essential oil one of the highest oils on the ORAC scale. Naturally a “hot” oil with soothing properties.
Copaiba essential oil is a magnifier and blends well helping other oils to work better together.
Wintergreen essential oil with all of its natural glory contains 90%+ methyl salicylate.
Helichrysum essential oil is supportive to the circulatory system and tissues.
Dorado Azul essential oil known to support the respiratory system.
Vetiver essential oil is soothing to the mind, musculoskeletal benefits (research this one on your own).
How to use:
I love the convenience of a roll on. It eliminates the mess of pouring your own oils and carrier oils and the need for washing your hands, especially when it may not be convenient. I love applying Deep Relief to my temples, back of neck and tops of shoulders. If you haven’t tried this blend you will enjoy it! Get yours here.
When cold and flu season hits there is very little that can bring you comfort besides some good medicine and a hot bath or shower. If you are a soak in a hot tub kind of patient but still want to enjoy a head clearing essential oil combo this Cold & Flu Vapor Bath Soak is a must have in your DIY bath and body arsenal.
It combines eucalyptus, lavender, and sore muscle soothing and detoxifying Epsom salts to create a soak that opens up your stuffy nose and relaxes you for relief! You need just a few ingredients so let’s get started so you have a batch ready when cold and flu season blows through.
Ingredients:
2 cups Epsom Salt
1 cup baking soda
1 T. coconut oil
15 drops eucalyptus essential oil
15 drops lavender essential oil
8 drops tea tree essential oil
*optional- soap colorant
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.
If you are going to color your bath soak, stir in soap safe colorant. I combined blue and yellow to create a green to easily identify my soothing vapor bath soak. Add until your desired color is reached.
Transfer your mixture to a jar with a tight-fitting lid, a quart mason jar is a perfect fit. Include a small measuring cup for scooping out your bath soak. I make a batch for myself and one to keep on hand to treat a sick friend or family member when they really need it!
To use:
Pour 1/2 cup to 1 cup of crystals under running water, soak for at least 20 minutes to get the best result from your vapor soak.
Are you ready for the easiest, most relaxing DIY? There are only three ingredients – epsom salts, baking soda, and Young Living essential oil! See, nothing to stress over 😉 Friends and family will appreciate these thoughtful, pampering Bath Salts Ornaments! I am always looking for ways to pamper my friends and family. From my fellow coworkers to my fellow working mommas, if I can give a gift that encourages a little relaxation and down time during the chaotic holiday season, then my job is done! Ornaments filled with bath salts made with my favorite essential oils are the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list!
Bath salts are one of my favorite handmade gifts to give! Who doesn’t need a little down time or “me time”?! And I totally LOVE the idea of filling an ornament with the perfect amount of bath salts needed for a relaxing, deliciously scented bath! Okay, let’s get started!
Supplies
- Plastic ornaments – this is the size I used*
- Bath salts – easy 2 ingredient recipe below
- Small funnel
- Cute holiday tags
- Red & white bakers twine* Or pretty ribbon
- Faux leaves and holly berries (optional)
Directions
In a glass bowl (or large zip close bag), mix together 1 cup of epsom salt, 1/2 cup baking soda, and 10 drops of the Young Living essential oil of your choosing (I prefer Lavender) . Stir/mix to combine and add about 1/4 cup to each of the ornaments. On the tags I also make sure that I mention the instructions to add all salt from the ornament to warm running bath water Or if you do add more bath salts than 1/4 cup, no more than a 1/4 cup should be used per bath.
Wala! Done, now wasn't that fun, and they make wonderful, thoughtful gifts
