Are you thinking of giving this whole “aromatherapy” thing a try? Excellent! You’re going to love it and wonder why you didn’t give it a chance sooner.
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You’ve probably heard a lot of “essential oils this” and “essential oils that” in recent years. That’s because with North America’s latest health and wellness craze, aromatherapy has become the cool, new kid in town, promising an array of benefits and a better alternative to chemical or smoke-infused fragrance.
Great question.
Diffusers are the simple and easy way to reap the benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy.
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A popular alternative to incense, candles, and scented sprays, diffusers work quickly, dissipate evenly, and don’t involve any artificial fragrances, chemicals, or smoke. With one press of a button or turn of a nozzle, diffusers disperse essential oil evenly throughout the air, filling the room with a lovely aroma and creating the ambiance of your dreams.
Diffusers are also the preferred vessel for essential oils over topical application because it’s easier to control dosage. Given the potency of essential oils, one drop too many can result in unpleasant and painful reactions such as irritated skin, a rash, headache, nausea, dizziness, and more.
Ready to give it all a try? Here’s how to use a diffuser for essential oils.
Essential oil diffusers come in a variety of sizes relating to the capacity of their water tank. Typical sizes range from 200ml to 500ml, and this affects their run-time on one tank of water. For example, Everlasting Comfort’s essential oil diffuser features a 400ml capacity that will last for up to 13 continuous hours — this seems to be the sweet spot for maximizing convenience and practical tank size.
The most popular type of diffuser is an ultrasonic diffuser, which uses ultrasonic vibration technology to create and continuously disperse micro-fine mist of water and the essence. This ultrasonic technology is whisper-quiet, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy without any annoying buzz or hum.
Another desirable feature to look for in a diffuser is an automatic shutoff function. This allows you to choose from various timer options (one, three, or six hours) before the diffuser will turn off. LED lights are also a pretty nice bonus because if creating ambiance is what you’re going for - which it is - you might as well bask in your favorite color, too. Adjustable brightness (high, low, or no light) is also something to look for, and an included cleaning kit never hurt anyone either. (Our diffuser has all of these features, just saying).
The only requirements for a suitable location are that diffusers need a solid and flat surface large enough to fit their base, and this surface must be close to an electrical socket.
The best setup for your diffuser will be on a small stool or table, away from any walls to support airflow and with no paperwork, electronics, or reading glasses nearby. This is because ultrasonic diffusers emit cool mist, and although this mist ultra-fine, a build-up of excess water particles could damage water-sensitive material. It’s also advisable to place your diffuser away from the wall to avoid excess moisture causing any damage or blot.
When deciding on which room your diffuser should live in, think about where you spend most of your time and where you’ll be able to enjoy it most often and really soak up all of the benefits. The home office, living room, bedroom, shower, or any common gathering area are all great choices. Truth be told, it’s not uncommon to enjoy the diffuser so much that you end up getting second to use in another room. Siblings, this is your warning to guard your diffuser.
Another reason we love diffusers so much is because of how wonderfully simple they are to use and operate. No confusing button panel or weird how-to-open mechanism; simply fill the hydration tank to the marked fill line, close it, return to the reservoir, and you’re good to go.
It’s recommended to avoid using tap water, if possible, to limit any build-up of minerals within your diffuser that, down the line, could hinder its efficiency and performance. Temperature-wise, room temperature water will enhance the oil’s aroma and create the most enjoyable mist.
Do you already have a cocktail of essential oils lined up that you’re eager to try? Or do you need to hear about some of them and get inspired?
Something fun about essential oils is that they don’t need to be used exclusively. In other words, you can blend and combine them to achieve a hybrid of benefits and enhance the overall therapeutic efficacy. That being said, it still isn’t a “free for all,” and there are better and worse ways to go about mixing them. If you’re new to blending or essential oils as a whole, check out our article on how to mix essential oils properly.
It’s always better to start small and then add more if desired. Keep in mind that essential oils are highly potent, and people have different preferences and tolerance to strong scents. You can work your way up to a medium heat setting on your diffuser before turning it up to the maximum to prevent too much airflow in your room. Starting in small sections can also help you shake out the correct amount of essential oils for your first few attempts. Don't forget to rinse out your diffuser in between uses!
We’re here to help, so of course, we also wrote an article to help you navigate how many drops of essential oil you should be using for your diffuser's spray.
That’s it! That’s all there is to know for how to use a diffuser with essential oils. Now, the last step is to sit back, relax, and bask in your homemade oasis. Feel the knots in your muscles ease as waves of calm rush over you, and you'll feel what a good diffuser can do for you.
It’s so easy to introduce aromatherapy to your home, and it can have such a profound effect on your day-to-day life. Aromatherapy can help us wake up and get energized in the morning, stay focused and concentrated on work during the day, relax and unwind at bedtime, and everything in between. You deserve to Zen out, and we’d love to help you relax in luxury with Everlasting Comfort’s Essential Oil Diffuser.
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If you’ve been curious about essential oil diffusers or anything in the realm of aromatherapy, we highly suggest you take that interest and go with it! Aromatherapy is such a simple yet impactful delight that can enhance your day-to-day life, well-being, and overall wellness.
Helping people feel good is our job, and we’ve created our essential oil diffuser with you and your wellness in mind. Experience all the benefits aromatherapy has to offer and claim the Zen you deserve.
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What Are Essential Oils, and Do They Work?
Essential Oil Allergic Reaction: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention
A diffuser uses the low pressure that naturally occurs behind a car to draw out air from beneath it. The result: downforce that hugs the tires to the track.
The walls of the diffuser contain the suction and increase the airflow through the unit’s entrance, or throat—normally its forward-most and lowest point. This increased flow at the throat reduces pressure by way of a venturi effect.
The length and angle of the diffuser dictates how far forward the increased downforce can act on the car. The longer and shallower the diffuser, the farther the downforce will reach.
A steeper angle on the diffuser translates linearly into more downforce, provided the diffuser doesn’t stall. A diffuser stalls because the air can only expand up to a certain rate. Stalling limits the downforce that can be created.
In a diffuser that is too steep or too short, the air will not be able to follow the surface smoothly; it will break away from the surface to find the path of least resistance. This places a theoretical maximum angle of 9 degrees, but height from the ground has much greater influence than any other factor.
Rules may limit the size and location of a diffuser—if they don’t ban them altogether—so maximizing its performance can require a great deal of development for just those last few percent. There are a few ways to accomplish this, but they each come with caveats.
Photography Credit: David S. Wallens
Building a diffuser that provides more than its own weight in downforce is mostly a game of efficiency, but structure is also a crucial factor.
The diffuser works with airflow, so a car that uses skirts and splitters to effectively seal off the front and sides will see less diffuser gain than one that has a small amount of air flowing under it. Remember, like a wing, a diffuser needs airflow to work.
The diffuser’s throat should be as far forward as possible and at the lowest part of the vehicle. This increases downforce without significantly affecting car balance. Plus, this location is unlikely to become sealed off unless the entire car bottoms out.
The throat also needs to have a relatively smooth flow leading into it. That may mean trying to have a flat area ahead of the diffuser to reduce any disturbances in the flow to the diffuser.
A diffuser can generate a large amount of downforce, and the effective suction on the part can be several hundred pounds. First, ensure that the material doesn’t flex; diffusers are most commonly made of carbon fiber, but fiberglass, wood and sheet metal can work, too—they’re just a little heavier. Second, make certain that the device is securely attached to the car. Spreading out the attachment loads to several locations will help to reduce the deflection of the diffuser. Plus, if a mounting point fails, there will be several backups.
Photography Credit: David S. Wallens
If the car exhibits more than 2 inches of suspension travel, consider running sliding skirts along the sides—if they’re legal for your class—to maximize the suction. Since the distance to the ground is such a major factor in the diffuser’s effectiveness, limiting the travel or using sliding walls that attempt to close off the sides will help. Sliding skirts can be created by adding a second wall panel pivot near the front of the diffuser and limiting it before it opens a gap at the back edge.
Since most cars don’t have unobstructed rear underbodies due to their suspensions and exhausts, sometimes a squared-off diffuser profile shape can be adjusted to maximize the benefits. This may mean that the diffuser becomes shallower but wider in those areas. This isn’t ideal, but it is a way to continue the diffuser as far forward as possible.
Since the diffuser is making downforce, there is likely to be an increase in drag. Generally this effect is small at normal speeds, but it can be substantial as a car approaches terminal speed. The key, of course, is designing an effective diffuser and then properly testing and tuning it for maximum efficiency.
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