Often, we get asked, “How much essential oil to add to diffuser?” This is a hard question to answer because it depends on many factors, like the type of diffuser, the size of the room, and even the type of essential oil.
Our goal in this post is to dive into all these variables, so you’ll know how much essential oil to add to get your desired effect without wasting any.
How Much Essential Oil To Add To Diffuser | Let’s Find Out
It Depends On The Diffuser
For a large-capacity diffuser, like one that holds more than 1.5 ounces of water, you’ll need more drops of oil to get the same effect as someone with a smaller-capacity diffuser.
An ultrasonic diffuser might hold up to 2 oz (60 ml) and require about 20-30 drops per fill, whereas an evaporative or heat-based one might hold only 6 oz (180 ml) but only require 5-10 drops.
It Depends On The Essential Oil
Some oils are stronger than others, and some that are more expensive. It would be best if you had less of some to get the same effect as others because they’re more concentrated. Although some oils aren’t good for certain rooms (like lavender), others can be used all year round.
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It Depends On The Size Of The Room
Your diffuser and the size of the room will determine how much you need. Drops will be needed more in a bigger room. In the same way, stronger diffusers will use less oil than weaker ones–you can always add more!
Strength is measured by how much oil is in 1 ml (called “parts per million” or PPM). Take an essential oil blend with 2% lavender essential oil, meaning there are 2 grams of lavender in every 100 ml bottle (about 1/2 cup).
Since it has 0.05 milligrams worth of PPMs in each drop, we suggest 10-15 drops total if you want to diffuse this blend at home, where you have about 1000 square feet, and my diffuser blows at about 30 milliliters per hour.
It’s Hard To Say
You can’t tell how much essential oil to use in a diffuser. It depends on the diffuser, essential oil, and size of your room.
Adding more than one or two drops at a time might not be necessary if you’re using a small diffuser (like this one). It may take more than ten drops before you start smelling anything from your essential oils if you’re using a bigger diffuser like this one!
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Can You Use Too Much Essential Oil In A Diffuser?
It’s important to understand how diffusers work before we decide if too much essential oil is safe. Essential oils are broken down into small particles and dispersed into the air using a diffuser.
When these particles become airborne, they’re inhaled by everyone in the room. The amount of dispersed oil varies depending on how much oil you use and how long you run the diffuser.
Can you use too much essential oil in a diffuser? Yes, that’s right. You can get headaches, nausea, and dizziness when you use too much essential oil. Prolonged exposure to essential oils can also cause sensitization, which means your body can resist their benefits.
It’s important to follow the instructions that come with your diffuser. Depending on the size of your diffuser, they’ll recommend how much essential oil to use.
There are usually 3-10 drops of essential oils needed for a diffuser. It would be best if you didn’t run your diffuser for more than an hour at a time.
The quality of your essential oils is also important when using them in a diffuser. You want to get the most out of your diffusing experience by using high-quality, pure oils. Harmful additives and synthetic fragrances in lower-quality oils can affect your health.
The specific oil and its properties should be considered when choosing essential oils for your diffuser. Some essential oils are stronger than others and need fewer drops to smell good. Diffusers should be used sparingly with strong oils, like peppermint oil. Lavender oil is milder and can be used more liberally.
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Bottom Line:
Now you know how much essential oil to add to diffuser. Finally, use essential oils in a diffuser in moderation. Diffusers can be overloaded with essential oils, which can be bad. Keep your diffuser running for no more than an hour at a time, and use the recommended amount of oil.
The quality of your oils and the strength of the specific oil you’re diffusing should also be considered. These guidelines will help you use your essential oils safely and get the most out of your diffuser. Have fun diffusing!
