Do you want to fall asleep on the ocean shore today, find yourself in an alpine meadow tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow feel like you’re walking among resinous pine trees warmed by the sun? Nothing could be simpler. You don't even need to leave your home to do this! Buy an aroma lamp, and your ocean breeze, fresh mountain wind and heady woody spirit - as well as hundreds of other favorite smells - will always be with you.
Even 10 years ago, which seemed like an incredible curiosity, today aroma lamps have firmly taken their place in our homes and apartments. And there are many reasons for this.
- They successfully replace air fresheners. Moreover, if the latter regularly contain polymers, artificial fragrances and other unpleasant “chemicals” (it is not for nothing that Rospotrebnadzor classifies air fresheners as low-hazard, but still not harmless substances), then good quality oil does not suffer from this drawback.
- They don't limit your imagination. The same aerosol can produces a single aroma, while oils can be combined in different proportions, creating the atmosphere of your home with your own hands.
- Many oils have antibacterial and antiviral effects, which makes them an excellent preventative against colds, especially during epidemics.
- The dancing flame of a candle creates a special coziness, cleanses the air from unpleasant odors, and in combination with your favorite aromas it helps to relax, get rid of negative emotions and tune in to a positive mood. Experts in subtle matters, by the way, assure that the combination of flame and essential oils leads to harmony in the energy of the room.
- A stylish, tasteful aroma lamp can become an effective decorative element. Fortunately, their choice today is almost unlimited - with a little effort, you are sure to find exactly the one that fits perfectly into the interior of your home.
In short, you have at least 5 reasons to get a new cute and useful accessory for your home. But before you go to the store, it’s a good idea to clearly imagine what exactly you want to find there. There are different types of aroma lamps:
- According to the heating method, they are divided into classical, electric and catalytic (flameless) combustion lamps;
- by material - glass, ceramic, stone, metal and combined (for example, combining glass and stone or metal);
- in size - any, from very miniature to quite bulky and heavy.
In this case, all models operate on the same principle: an aromatic composition, mixed based on water or alcohol and essential oils, is poured into a container specially designed for this and heated until the fragrant cocktail begins to evaporate and fills the air with pleasant aromas. The whole difference is what kind of mixture to use and how to heat it.
On average, an aroma lamp can refresh and disinfect the air in a room up to 20 m2 in size.
Subtleties of choice
If appearance If a future new home item is entirely determined by the individual preferences of its owners, then other characteristics - material, principle of operation, safety - require additional study. After all, you will be using this thing for many years, so you need to approach the selection process thoroughly.
Depending on the material
A good aroma lamp will have at least two advantages: relatively light weight so that it can be easily moved from place to place, and an easy-to-clean water bowl. The best choice in this regard would be glass, as well as any ceramics from primitive clay to porcelain or its heavier and more expensive cousin, slip. The range of prices for such lamps is wide, but rarely reaches sky-high heights, so you can easily find a model that suits your wallet and taste.
In second place are metal aroma lamps. They are reliable, durable, easily fit into interiors made in the most different styles, and are quite affordable, although in this respect they are inferior to their cheaper ceramic counterparts. True, there is a risk that an unscrupulous manufacturer skimped on the material and used a metal that can react with the active substances of the oil, but it is easy to avoid this danger: just buy a metal lamp with a glass bowl.
Stone aroma lamps are less common than those made of ceramics and metal, but not because they are inferior in quality. Quite the contrary! Natural stone does not form harmful compounds with oils, heats up well, is easy to keep clean... Perhaps the only pronounced disadvantage of such lamps is their high cost - primarily due to the not-cheapest production method (most of the work is done manually). But how luxurious such a trinket will look on a table or shelf in your room! How mysteriously will the candle flame, hidden behind the through stone carving, begin to flicker!..
According to the operating principle
If you are a convinced connoisseur of the classics, and the contemplation of an evenly burning flame has a calming effect on you, the choice is undoubtedly worth choosing the classic version of the aroma lamp. The water in it is heated with the help of special tablet candles, the reserves of which must be regularly replenished, but otherwise the lamp does not cause problems for the owner. Unless it requires increased caution in operation, especially if you have small children and curious pets in your apartment - whatever one may say, every time you use it, you will be dealing with open fire.
Catalytic lamps, reminiscent of a bottle of fine perfume, act somewhat differently. They are a vessel with an aromatic liquid containing a certain amount of alcohol, a burner and a wick, due to the smoldering of which the evaporation of aromatic substances occurs. Be careful, it’s easy to burn your fingers on the burner of a catalytic aroma lamp even after the flame itself has already been extinguished!
Electric aroma lamps will definitely appeal to lovers of technical innovations and those for whom thoughts of a fire prevent them from peacefully enjoying their favorite scents. Due to the absence of fire, it is extremely difficult to get burned on such a lamp, and the constant temperature of the bowl, which is provided by electric heating, causes the oil to evaporate less intensely. It follows that you will have to buy new bottles with fragrant contents less often. In addition, many users claim that aromas “sound” cleaner when the subtle smell of a burning wick is not mixed in with them.
Electric aroma lamps can be powered by an outlet, batteries, or even... from a laptop. In the latter case, the miniature device is connected to the computer’s USB port, like a regular flash drive, and while working you are enveloped in a cloud of pleasant aroma.
To size
Do you think that everything really depends on the wishes of the future owners? Not really. Be sure to ensure that:
- the volume of the water bowl was at least 30, and preferably 50 ml - this way its contents will be heated evenly;
- the bowl itself was located at a height of 7 to 10 cm from the bottom of the aroma lamp - otherwise it would either overheat from the proximity of the flame, or, conversely, would not reach the desired temperature. The exception is tall open structures in which ordinary decorative candles can be used.
How to use an aroma lamp?
It all depends on which model you chose.
Classical
- Ventilate the room well.
- Pour a few tablespoons of clean water into the bowl.
- Add your chosen essential oil. At first, 3–5 drops will be enough, although over time, through experience, you will be able to establish the optimal amount of fragrant additives for yourself.
- Light a candle and place it under the bottom of the bowl.
- Let the lamp burn for 15–20 minutes and turn it off. You should not stretch the time of the first sessions to an hour or more, as the “old-timers” of aromatherapy do, otherwise you risk getting a migraine.
- Let the bowl cool so as not to burn your fingers, and wash it by carefully pouring the remaining scented water into the sink.
Do not allow the liquid to boil completely. The author of these lines, for example, once left a candle in the lamp longer than expected and ended up with a glass bowl disfigured by stubborn oily stains. And she got off easy, since an empty container could crack in no time from contact with a flame.
Important! Do not leave a burning candle unattended and do not keep flammable objects near it. Even miniature “tablets” in secure foil cups can cause a fire.
Catalytic
- Ventilate the room.
- Fill the aroma lamp vessel with a fragrant mixture specially designed for this purpose.
- Insert the wick and let it soak thoroughly with the liquid. This usually takes 20 minutes, but to be sure, it’s better to wait half an hour.
- Place a burner on the neck of the vessel and light the wick.
- After 1.5–2 minutes, blow out the flame. The lamp will continue to work, turning the liquid filling it into fragrant vapors.
- After another 15–20 minutes, turn off the burner by covering it with the cap.
Do not fill the lamp more than ¾ full, do not let the liquid evaporate to the limit, and do not use foreign mixtures. Only those intended for aroma lamps, and flameless combustion!
Electric
Thanks to the efforts of manufacturers competing with each other, electric aroma lamps often have several built-in functions, so take the time to study the instructions included with your purchase. It will allow you to avoid mistakes when working with a delicate device and not be disappointed with the result.
Is it permissible to replace essential oil with perfume on occasion? If we are talking about a catalytic lamp, definitely not. But for its classic and electric products, exceptions are possible - for example, you can add a few drops of perfume to a bowl of water self made, created on the basis of the same natural oils. As for synthetic perfumes, their use in aroma lamps is not only undesirable, but even contraindicated.
How to wash properly?
...And is it worth doing this, because everything that you don’t scrape off from its walls today will simply evaporate the next time you use the bowl? Alas, it will not evaporate, but rather burn, and in an unpredictable way it will mix with a new portion of oils, ruining your aromatherapy session, so you should wash the lamp very carefully. And at the same time follow a few mandatory rules:
- do not start cleaning until the bowl has cooled down, so that a sudden change in temperature does not lead to the appearance of cracks on its surface;
- use a soft sponge and regular dishwashing liquid, and only in rare cases when the walls are too dirty - baking soda;
- If you can’t get rid of the smell of oils, rinse a clean bowl with a glass of water with a spoonful of vinegar diluted in it.
Do not forget to periodically wipe the lamp itself with a damp soft cloth to prevent dust from accumulating on it.
Recipes for fragrant compositions
Over time, every enthusiastic owner of an aroma lamp becomes bored with using this or that oil with an annoying smell, and he begins to create his own multi-component compositions. One thing is bad: in order to collect a high-quality bouquet from disparate aromas, you need to have either an excellent sense of smell or experience. If you don’t have either of these yet, use ready-made recipes for fragrant mixtures for any occasion.
| Purpose | Essential oils | Quantity | Purpose | Essential oils | Quantity | |
| For a good mood | carnation | 1 drop | For a sound sleep, option 1 | sandalwood | 2 drops | |
| bergamot | 1 drop | neroli | 2 drops | |||
| marjoram | 1 drop | incense | 1 drop | |||
| pine | 1 drop | For a sound sleep, option 2 | lavender | 4 drops | ||
| lemon | 1 drop | chamomile | 4 drops | |||
| For relaxation | fir | 5 drops | Tonic mixture | juniper | 3 drops | |
| juniper | 4 drops | cedar | 2 drops | |||
| mint | 3 drops | marjoram | 2 drops | |||
| For colds | tea tree | 7 drops | To create a playful mood | jasmine | 4 drops | |
| eucalyptus | 5 drops | rose | 4 drops | |||
| lavender | 1 drop | sandalwood | 2 drops | |||
| To add a romantic touch to the atmosphere | ylang-ylang | 1 drop | bergamot | 2 drops | ||
| sandalwood | 1 drop | To excite desire in men | ginger | 3 drops | ||
| patchouli | 1 drop | patchouli | 3 drops | |||
| rose | 1 drop | bergamot | 3 drops | |||
| bergamot | 3 drops | cinnamon | 2 drops | |||
The benefits and harms of aroma lamps
We talked a lot about the benefits of the fashionable craze for aromatherapy using special lamps at the beginning of this article. They allow you to create a pleasant atmosphere in the room, disinfect the air, relieve stress and have the most beneficial effect on both health and our mood.
However, even relatively harmless essential oils If used incorrectly, they can cause serious problems:
- first of all, they often cause allergies, so start your sessions with caution;
- fragrant vapors of some oils - sweet dill, rosemary, birch, sage, thyme and others - are strictly not recommended for epileptics and pregnant women to inhale in order to avoid unpleasant consequences for well-being;
- and even the owner of iron health will not avoid complications if he is carried away by aromas beyond measure. For example, recent studies in Taiwan have shown that bergamot oil, which relieves loss of energy, bad mood and insomnia, when inhaled its vapors for more than half an hour causes increased blood pressure, headaches and disturbances in the heart. This also applies to other smells, so know when to stop.
Aroma lamp and aroma diffuser
Classic ceramic and stone bowls that evaporate oils using the light of a candle are known to many. Electrical appliances are less common, but are also in demand. But the aroma diffuser is a mystery to many. What is it and can this mysterious device be attributed to the glorious family of aroma lamps?
Let's start with the fact that there are three types of aroma diffusers.
The first option looks like a bottle with aromatic liquid. Open it, drop a few thin splinters inside and... that's it. Sticks made from rattan or bamboo will be soaked in the odorous mixture and fill the room with the chosen aroma - the thicker you stick them into the bottle, the richer the atmosphere will be. There are virtually no precautions when handling such an aroma diffuser; you just have to find a suitable place for it and make sure that curious younger family members do not tip the entire structure over on themselves.
The second option looks like a simple ceramic figurine, onto which you need to spray the selected aroma from time to time. The porous material will delay the evaporation of volatile substances and keep the smell in the room for a long time.
The third version of the aroma diffuser is often called an aroma lamp, but not an ordinary one, but an ultrasonic one. Oil evaporation is achieved through the action of ultrasonic waves, which break the liquid into tiny droplets and emit it into the air as clouds of steam. Neither high temperatures, no fire hazard - some models do not even require adding water, which allows them to be conveniently used in cars. True, such devices easily fail, so you will have to handle them very carefully.
Video: the simplest DIY aroma lamp
An original air freshener, a meditation aid, a means to strengthen the immune system, a personal antidepressant, or just a tribute to a fashion trend... It doesn’t matter what the aroma lamp becomes for you personally, the main thing is that it fully meets your needs. Therefore, approach your choice seriously, having studied in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each model - this way you will definitely choose the best option for yourself and will be satisfied with the purchase. Well, all that remains is to use it with pleasure, turning your apartment into blooming garden, then into the thicket of the forest, or into a pastry shop or bakery with sweet fruit pies - depending on your mood.
Pleasant odors to affect human body They were used for a specific purpose in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian women knew that the smell of roses could relieve fatigue and tension. Fragrant substances were actively used in Ancient Rome. Nowadays, aromatherapy, as a method of therapeutic effects of odors on the body, is experiencing a revival. Extracts from fragrant plants are used for healing and for other purposes.
Thus, the Japanese concerns Shisoido and Shimitsu, in search of a means of increasing efficiency and stimulating overall labor productivity, proposed using the smells of citrus fruits in the early morning, and the subtle aroma of flowers during the day. They recommended filling office spaces with aromatic oils sprayed under pressure through the air conditioning system.
Each of us can fill our own apartment or room with fragrant vapors. Of course, in our home we will select aromas for relaxation, stress relief, and good rest. And the aroma lamp will help fill the room with subtle essential vapors.
Aroma lamp: principle of operation.
In terms of its structure, the aroma lamp is an original vessel consisting of two unequal parts. The upper part is a bowl intended for water, into which essential oil is added. The lower part, the so-called arch, is intended to accommodate a candle. When a candle is lit, its flame heats a reservoir of water. Gradually heating up, the water ensures an even distribution of essential particles in the air. Microparticles of oils can remain in the air for several hours. If the lamp is filled, for example, with eucalyptus or cedar oils, an atmosphere favorable for the respiratory tract will be established in the room for some time. A few drops of oil that excites desire will turn the evening into a romantic date.
If you decide to purchase this simple device, start by choosing the material.
Aroma lamp material.
Ceramic lamps are more common in retail chains. During manufacturing, they are given an attractive, sometimes fantasy shape. Their cost is low, which allows you to buy not one, but several devices, and use them for different occasions.
Another material is slip. It contains quartz, kaolin, liquid glass, feldspar, and other additives. The molten slip is poured into a mold, and after cooling, complex multi-figure structures are obtained, decorated with small and complex details. Slip lamps are heavier than ceramic ones, stronger, and more stable. They are distinguished by a textured matte surface.
Metal aroma lamps are particularly stylish. They fit perfectly into most modern interiors. The lower part, the base for the candle, is usually made of metal. The upper removable bowl is made of glass. This bowl is easy to care for, clean and wash. Illuminated by candle fire, a frosted glass bowl of water looks mysterious and enigmatic.
It is rare, but you can find lamps carved from natural semi-precious stone. It is believed that the stone is the best material for aroma lamps. The lamp body and removable bowl are hand-carved by Indian craftsmen. Sometimes the inside of the body is covered with brass. Lamps made of carved stone look noble and stylish. The stone heats up evenly, holds the temperature steadily, and does not tip over due to awkward movement. The candle flame looks extremely impressive through the slots in the body.
How to choose an aroma lamp.
You should not choose a very small design. There must be enough space in the housing for the candle flame. The distance between the candles and the bottom of the bowl (diffuser) should be at least 7 cm, and preferably 10 cm. The volume of the bowl itself should be 50 g or more. In a small diffuser, the water evaporates too quickly and the remaining oil begins to burn. In this case, we will not get the effect we expected.
Method of using an aroma lamp.
A candle is installed in the lower part of the structure. Water is poured into the upper bowl. The water is heated to fifty degrees. The candle is lit only under a diffuser with water.
Drop a few drops of oil into the water using a pipette or other dispenser. The dosage is as follows: for two large spoons of liquid, add 3-4 drops of the oil component. Based on the area of the room, it is suggested to use 1-2 drops for every 5 square meters. It should be remembered that when calculating the dosage, smaller volumes are preferable. Otherwise, an excess of fragrant substance will have a depressing effect on the body.
The duration of evaporation of aromas varies from 20 minutes to two hours. For those who use the aroma lamp for the first time, the session should be reduced to 20 minutes. The time of the fragrant procedure should increase gradually.
A functioning aroma lamp should not be left unattended. It is necessary to add heated water to the working lamp. After completing the procedure, extinguish the candle.
The cooled bowl should be washed with detergent(soap) and then rinse cold water with vinegar. Each procedure is carried out with a clean lamp.
What oils to use.
Be sure to use oil in the lamp good quality. Buy them in specialized stores. You should not buy synthetic oils, they will not bring any benefit, but may cause allergic reaction. The maximum benefits are found in natural oils.
Essential oils are divided into the following groups according to the effect they produce:
Relaxing– helping to relax and relieve tension: tangerine, lavender, sweet marjoram, neroli, lemon balm.
Sensual– creating a special romantic mood: patchouli, lavender, cedar, rose, ylang-ylang.
Invigorating– filling with energy: black pepper, lemon, bergamot, rosemary, mint.
Calming– bringing the nervous system into a state of harmony, relieving nervousness: juniper berries, geranium, rose, sandalwood, marjoram, sandalwood.
Antiseptic– suppressing microbial activity: thyme, eucalyptus, tea tree, juniper berries.
For headaches- marjoram, chamomile, neroli, lavender, rosemary.
Aromatherapy is gaining its popularity more and more every day. It is not only used as a fashionable procedure, but also has a lot of positive and beneficial properties for the human body. In this article we will try to understand beneficial properties of this therapy, as well as in the rules for using aroma lamps.
The aroma lamp is a reliable assistant in your home. With the help of various essential oils, it can not only restore a person’s psychological state and strengthen sleep, but also rid your apartment of various viruses, thereby reducing the number of infectious diseases.
Types of aroma lamps
Before understanding the rules for using aroma lamps, let's take a look at their diversity together. Essentially, an aroma lamp is a ceramic vessel. In most cases, the evaporation of essential oils occurs due to their heating using candles or heating elements. But modern technologies do not stand still. Nowadays you can already find electric aroma lamps, and those that can be powered from USB connectors. All you have to do is choose only the option that is most convenient for you.
Basic principles of using aroma lamps
In order for the lamp to give you only positive emotions, you need to know and always remember the basic principles of using these devices. Let's look at them in more detail below.
- It is advisable to use the lamp in a well-ventilated area. This is necessary for the aroma lamp to fill the clean air in your room with its aroma.
- Do not overuse the proportions of oils. The optimal solution is just 2-5 drops of the desired essential oil, dissolved in two tablespoons of water.
- The first step is to fill the bowl with the prepared solution or oils. And only after that light the candle (or simply connect it to the mains).
- You should always monitor the evaporated liquid in the aroma lamp. If necessary, it must be added.
- To prevent oils from burning in the lamp, you need to place the candle at the correct distance from the heated liquid. As a rule, it is about 10 cm.
- If the lamp is not electric, then it is also necessary to observe the fire on the candle. There are different situations(draft, plastic objects nearby, etc.), so you should always be extremely careful.
- The time for one-time use of an aroma lamp usually does not exceed 20 minutes. This time is enough for your room to be filled with a wonderful and healthy aroma.
- If the oils in the lamp will be used with different aromas in different orders, then when changing them, it is necessary to rinse the aroma lamp bowl. The best way to do this is with a soap solution. To completely remove the smell, you can also wipe the bowl with vinegar.
Choosing oil for the aroma lamp depending on the room
You can place the aroma lamp in any part of your apartment, but you need to be careful and careful when choosing oil. Some oils are suitable for bedrooms, others for outdoor activities. Let's figure this out.
- Living room. The best scents for this room are lavender, lemon balm, exciting lemongrass and, of course, colorful petitgrain.
- Children's room. The scent of tangerine and cinnamon is always great for babies. These scents create a cozy and festive mood in the room.
- Office or workplace. For this type of room, it is good to use the scent of refreshing lemon and delicate rosemary.
- Bedroom. But in this room it is best to breathe the aromas of lavender, lemon balm, ylang-ylang, and neroli.
All of these oils can be used one at a time. Or you can do it all together, creating a charming bouquet of smells. You can also make different proportions to suit your taste, thereby playing with your favorite notes and aromas.
Use aroma lamps in your apartments. They will not only have a beneficial effect on your emotional condition, but also take care of your health. Most importantly, remember to use such devices safely and be healthy!
Using an aroma lamp, you can fill your home or office with invigorating or relaxing aromas of your favorite essential oils.
Aroma lamps are a quick and convenient way to give a room a pleasant smell. Easy to use, they gently warm the essential oil, which begins to evaporate, releasing volatile aromatic substances into the air, filling your room with a pleasant aroma.
Home comfort
Aroma lamps can be used everywhere - both at home and in the office. They will help you cheer up or relax after a hard day at work. Aroma lamps have a very subtle, almost imperceptible effect; they are more suitable for maintaining your mood than for treatment or for concentration during meditation. You can buy an aroma lamp in large department stores or specialty stores.
Wherever you are, an aroma lamp with a candle will help create a relaxing atmosphere. You can surround the lamp with scented candles to deepen your experience.
The principle of operation of the aroma lamp
Our ability to smell is due to the presence of tiny molecules in the air. When we inhale these molecules, they are recognized by receptors located in the nose. The information received is then transmitted along nerve channels to the brain, including those areas responsible for emotions, behavior and memory. Odor molecules dissolve in the blood and their active components begin to work.
The aroma lamp will quickly fill your room with wonderful aromas.
Evaporation
Aroma lamps heat the aromatic oil, maintaining the temperature at which it begins to evaporate. At the same time, aroma molecules enter the air and saturate it much faster than without thermal exposure.
Air circulation
By heating the aromatic oil, the aroma lamp simultaneously warms the surrounding air. The warm air flow rises, causing air to circulate faster in the room.
Operating principle of aroma lamps
You can simply add a few drops of your favorite scented oil into a saucer or mix several scents at once, but using any of the following methods will cause the oil to evaporate faster.
How to use oil for aroma lamps
In aroma lamps you can use undiluted essential oils or purchase special mixtures for aroma lamps. In both cases, you need to add five drops to the aroma lamp container.
Attention! Massage and essential oils are not suitable for use in aroma lamps.
Aroma lamps with candle
An aroma lamp with a candle consists of a small bowl for oil and water placed above the candle. The heat from the candle causes the oil to evaporate and disperse into the air.
Fill the lamp bowl with water and add three to five drops of oil. As the candle heats the mixture, the oil will begin to evaporate faster.
Since candle aroma lamps do not require electricity, they can be used anywhere.
Electric aroma lamps
In electric aroma lamps, oil is heated using electricity.
The first type consists of a ceramic saucer. plugged into an outlet. Add water and a few drops of oil to the saucer and when it gets hot, the oil will begin to evaporate. Another type is a small ceramic ring that fits over the bulb of a table lamp. The heat from the bulb will cause the oil to evaporate.
Homemade heater
If you don't want to buy an aroma lamp, The best way make it yourself - just put a small ceramic container on the battery.
You can also put a few drops on a handkerchief and hang it on a heater or radiator.
The best essential oils for use in an aroma lamp
Invigorating (will help you wake up in the morning): bergamot, black pepper, lemon, mint, rosemary
Relaxing (will help you relax in the evening): lavender, mandarin, sweet marjoram, lemon balm, neroli
Antiseptic (will help clear the air of germs): benzoin, eucalyptus, juniper berry, tea tree, thyme (thyme)
Sensual (will help you create a romantic mood): cedar, lavender, patchouli, rose, ylang-ylang
Calming (will relieve you of anxiety and nervousness): geranium, juniper berry, marjoram, rose, sandalwood
For headaches (will help relieve headache): chamomile, lavender, marjoram, neroli, rosemary
Aroma lamps are the most accessible and popular method of aromatherapy, the simplest way the use of essential oils in the entire spectrum of their properties. They fill the house with a unique atmosphere, create a magical mood, unobtrusively “permeating” the space with the most delicate and subtle aroma. Moreover, their impact is by no means limited to the aromatization of premises; they can be used to treat diseases, correct emotional and psychological states, and prevent infections.
Aroma lamps, or aroma pots, are devices consisting of a container for evaporation (a heated bowl for water) and an arch, or decorative body, where a candle is installed or where a heating device is located. They are usually made of ceramic.
According to their design, aroma lamps can be electric or with an open fire: they are heated by a small candle-tablet.
Principle of operation
The principle of operation of an aroma lamp is very simple: water is poured into a bowl, a few drops of essential oil or a prepared mixture of aroma oils are added to it, after which a candle is lit, which heats the water and allows volatile substances to evaporate into the air. For electric aroma lamps, heating occurs gradually from a special thermoblock. Thanks to gradual heating, slow and even, the air in the room is saturated with aromas.
The time of one procedure is no more than 2 hours, and it is recommended to start with procedures lasting only 20-25 minutes.
Before the procedure itself, be sure to ventilate the room. You can use the aroma lamp only in the absence of drafts and with the windows and doors closed.
Aroma lamps should not be installed on plastic surfaces, on easily flammable materials, or within the reach of small children.
Essential oils are selected individually, according to indications or personal preferences, if you use oils only for aromatization. Remember that the aroma oils that are suitable for you may not be suitable for your loved ones. If you plan to enjoy treatments together, choose oils that are complementary to each member of your family.
How to use an aroma lamp
First, pour into the container for evaporation warm water(from two to six tablespoons), into which about 5-6 drops of essential oils are dripped for every 15 square meters of the room (maximum - 15 drops, minimum - 3). It is better to start with smaller dosages, gradually reaching the optimal concentration.
Use the doses recommended for each essential oil, never increasing the concentration on your own, as this can lead to depression, deterioration of well-being and the opposite of the desired effects.
Periodically, as evaporation occurs, water must be added. Never leave a working aroma maker unattended.
After using the aroma lamp, if you use other oils, you need to wash the container with soap and then rinse in water and vinegar.
Aroma lamp as a method of aromatherapy
The aroma lamp method belongs to inhalation methods, but unlike hot and cold inhalations, the range of its effects is much wider. The main use of aroma makers is to aromatize rooms, but the goals and objectives can be completely different.
They can be roughly divided into aromatic, intended for aromatizing rooms and creating an atmosphere with the help of odors, and medicinal, in which the use of essential oils is intended to solve preventive or therapeutic problems.
The aroma lamp method is effective in correcting emotional background and obsessive mental states, stress and depression, fatigue, as a method of preventing dystonia, for increasing tone, memory and intellectual functions, and for respiratory infections.
Essential oils for aroma lamp
To aromatize the air, essential oils are selected in the same way as for individual perfumes, according to your tastes and character, but there are also basic mixtures with which you can start experimenting with an aroma lamp.
For children's room a mixture of tangerine and aromatic oils taken in equal parts is ideal, for work area and office- lemon and half of rosemary, for the bedroom a combination of neroli and inspiring ylang-ylang will serve as an excellent aromatic background, and for living room You can mix the active and communication-promoting oils of lemon and lemongrass.
- To prevent diseases, mix oils and oils together, which will also prevent the spread of viruses and infections if one of your family members gets sick. For the same purpose, you can easily use a less aggressive mixture of essential oils from, and
