natural aromatherapy

Review by Cindy Brock:

This is a great nebulizer for essential oils. It has 5 different settings as well as a knob allowing you to adjust how much mist actually comes out. You do have to read the instructions to understand the settings. I like setting #2: the mist goes for about 2 hours then shuts off. If I fill it to the line, I can generally get 6 hours of use on the highest mist setting. Plus, don’t leave standing water in it. If you do, you will need to fill it with water and a small amount of bleach to kill the mold that forms. (This is true for any water-type piece of equipment such as this.)

NOTE: The price shown here is about higher than what it’s actually sold for at all the places where I have seen these. (I happen to know the wholesale cost and the markup on this is very high.)

Review by Pet friendly:

I love this little machine. It’s small and quiet. I fill it with filtered water before I go to sleep and place a few drops of essential oil to help me relax, and to help clear my allergies and sinuses. I like it because it produces a fine mist. You do have to place a washcloth or placemat underneath it to catch the moisture. You can set it to automatically shut off in various time increments, and there are features to adjust dispersal of moisture. The internal blue light is very bright and can not be shut off while the machine is running. So if bright lights bother you while you sleep, I suggest you get an eye mask. You’ll want to keep the device by your nightstand or close to where you sleep to get the benefits. Or, if you like it in the living room or day room, the light will actually be a nice addition. Be sure to rinse it out as soon as you are done using it I order to prevent bacteria from growing.

Review by RM:

I bought this one to replace another I’ve had for years, it’s still one of the best diffusers to get. I use oils when they’re needed, i.e… bug going around or need to relax the atmosphere. So it works very well, no candles, no noise, easy to use and replaceable pads. I really do like this diffuser. Thanks

Review by J. K. Hinton:

When I first heard of the flameless candles, I kept thinking, ‘what a Godsend for a challenged, safety conscious household.’ I have a very large, inquisitive dog, that does not need to be around real flames. Also, my hubby has asthma, so we use scented candles infrequently; mostly during entertaining. So I loved the idea that some of the flameless candles offer optional diffusers, just for those special occasions. Also, that there is NO smoke, which itself can disturb allergies, and there is increasing scientific evidence, that toxins emitted burning candles, can be a health hazard.

However, some of the first flameless candles that I saw, did not look very realistic, at all; the lights did not flicker. Thank goodness, they are making progress, so that we can now bring them home and display them proudly, while increasing our safety.

I purchased the AromaSpa Candle and couldn’t be more pleased. I’ve had it for 3 months and I ritualistically turn it on almost every evening. I find it quite soothing and very realistic, with the flickering light. I have mine located where I am able to plug it in, unobtrusively. So, I generally leave it on until it turns itself off, in six hours. Since mine is plugged in, I have no problems using the diffuser, if I so desire, and it offers sufficient aroma to satisfy me, without overdoing it.

It just so happens, that I had a large, clear glass plate, that came with river rocks and three real candles. I had long ago used the candles but immediately thought that this candle would look great nestled in the plate of river rocks. I was right! It looks as though they came together and added to the elegance of the total picture. It is really attractive.

There are so many places where flameless candles can bring peace and tranquility, where real flames aren’t permitted. For the hospitalized patient. Anyone home-bound, or disabled that might not want to deal with managing a real candle. For that forgetful senior citizen, or the teen, that you just don’t trust with real candles in their room, just yet. A dull office, or a little cube space, could sure be brought to life and maybe offer a Zen moment here, and there.

Okay, enough said! You can see I’m turned on by this candle and the idea of flameless candles, in general. I think you just might be, too.

Review by DEK:

I like the idea of combining fragrance with a candle effect.

Pros: can use any fragrance oil, low energy use, can leave unattended (out of the reach of children and pets)

Cons: fragrance warmer does not work with batteries alone – in order to have both the candle and the fragrance warmer work, you must plug it in. Does not throw the fragrance particularly well – could use a little fan or room for more oil, candle does not look as real as other flameless candles I’ve seen, the river rocks don’t serve a function and look a bit odd to me.

Review by Eva:

I’m very happy with how well this diffuser works. It comes with 5 pads that you put drops of pure essential oils on and place inside the unit. You plug the unit into an outlet and will notice the fragrance within about five or ten minutes. The oils are not included, but any pure essential oils will work. (Lavender, peppermint, orange, whatever you like…) The diffuser is nice to keep in any room or bathroom to have beautiful, natural scents rather than the chemical based scents you get from the typical plug-ins. The pads seems to last a long time and you should use different pads for different scents of oils. They also sell refill pads. On the box, they list several combinations of oils for relaxation, energizing or air freshening. If you like experimenting with aromatherapy scents, this is a great product to have.

Review by Russiatraveler:

Even in a small car, this diffuser puts out a marginally noticeable fragrance…unless you use a powerful oil like spearmint.

Review by Eva:

This aromatherapy car diffuser is very simple to use. You put a few drops of any essential oil on a small pad that you insert into the front of the diffuser, plug it into your car lighter and that’s it. The fragrance is noticeable within a minute or two depending on how many oil drops you use. Usually between three and five drops is enough for most cars. I have tried peppermint oil and it makes the air feel cool to breathe and does help keep you alert. Any pure oil will work, but mint or citrus oils (like grapefruit or sweet orange) have worked best for me in my car. The pads seem to last a long time and it’s best to use one pad for each different fragrance you use. The diffuser comes with five pads. Additional refill pads can be purchased seperately (very inexpensive). I prefer this diffuser to typical car air freshners that have a strong artificial or overly perfumy smell. 5 stars!

Review by WiseWoman:

I found this on sale at GNC for .95! What a great buy! It’s really attractive in the dark and soothing. Watching the colors change can help you drop off to sleep. Several drops of oil will generate enough scent to be definitely noticeable without being overpowering. The air quality in the room improves with the cool misting via ultrasonic means. Best of all, this mister has a water sensor and shuts off automatically. I get 5 hours out of it when I fill the water to the recommended line. It’s safe, effective, and fun. I wouldn’t want to pay more than what I paid for it given its size and use of less expensive materials. But at that sale price, it’s terrific!

Review by Stuart Greene:

This is a very good choice if you are looking for an aromatherapy or scent inducing device. Since it uses no heat but ultrasound to disperse oil there is no degradation plus there is no carbon monoxide either. This happens to be a better choice than units costing several times as much. I have found this unit selling for much cheaper else where, so shop around.

Review by C. Price:

I have this unit located in my bedroom which replaced a Pearlessence diffuser. The unit is much quieter than the other, but I think as far as scent is concerned the Pearlessence worked a bit better. It does have some new features that I like more like the 30 second timer, water reservoir, and a on /off switch located on front of the unit. I have solved the scent problem by adding just a few more drops of oil.

Review by Blush:

This is one of the most stylish humidifiers out there and I got it mainly for its aesthetics. It is great for light humidifying for a small room and the aroma sample that comes in the package is pleasant smelling. The light transitions smoothly from color to color and is really pretty. Maybe it’s just me but it also makes a comforting butterfly-like pattern on the ceiling when the lights are off. I think it would be great in a child’s room as it can serve as a night light in a way!

Review by Adam Poitras:

I had the diffuser for just a couple weeks and the diffuser burned the oils instead of slowly dispersing them. The thing wasnt even powerfull enough to work in one bedroom and broke after falling off of my 1 foot night stand onto my rug!!! Spend just a little more money on a better one or you’ll regret it and end up having to replace it within a month or two.