Anyone made a reed diffuser?

Gigervamp

Puts on pedant hat.

Essential oils are chemicals! Everything is a chemical and not everything natural is good for you.

Having said that, I don't like the types of room fresheners that spray fragrance into the air as they give me a headache.

Fruball

Yeah, that is pretty pedantic. I suspect you know what I meant

Gigervamp

Sorry. It wasn't meant nastily though.

ab7

PlymouthMaid wrote: »

I used mineral oil, vodka and lavender oil in the ones I made last year. They don't seem as strong as bought ones so maybe I need to up the amount of oil. I thought I read somewhere that the alcohol was to help with evaporation.

You were right when using pure essential oils alcohol is needed for evaporation but "fragrance" oils are already done for you (if they contain real oil)

maman wrote: »

Thanks so much for all your help. Where's the best place to get 'carrier' oil (preferably on the high street)?

If you have any veg oils at home that are cold pressed I.e. a good olive oil you won't need a carrier just use that- if not Holland n Barrett sell almond oil in their aroma section

ab7

Fruball wrote: »

I think I will have a go at making these. I won't buy the chemical scent ones as I think breathing in chemicals all day is a bad idea (this from a smoker, go figure!!!) but I do like my essential oils and like the idea of natural fragrances in my home

Try lemon and rosemary for a real zing but don't use in a bedroom as rosemary is a stimulator and helps memory! Lemon will also kill airborne germs too.