Has Everyone Switched to Diffusers Without Me?
There is nothing I love more than a fresh scent throughout my house all. When I wake up, enter my house, move to a different - there is a chance I’m lighting up a candle. I go through them like most go through a glass of water. I love it. I love lighting a match (much preferred to me than a lighter) and seeing it crackle away. The glow when the room get darker makes my heart happy… but I feel like we’re (I’m) seeing more and more about how the realities of most candles might just be not the greatest to have in our homes.
Has everyone switched to diffusers without me?
As an admittedly pro-candle enthusiast, I decided to do a little research on the pros and cons, because why not?
ambiance
Candles: If you are looking for a gentle glow, burning candles might come to mind. The low-level lighting can be romantic or calming. In addition, the look of a candle or a group of candles can really add a decorative touch to your space.
Diffusers: Did you know that almost every single diffuser on the market has a built-in light? Many of them cycle through different colors and offer the option to have the light on or off when in use. Plus, diffusers can be very ornamental, adding a little style to your home decor. If you happen to have one that is not the cutest design, you could always tuck it away until you use it.
toxins
Candles: There are so many different kinds of scented candles out there that use unsafe ingredients. Candles that contain paraffin are highly toxic and environmentally unfriendly. Made from crude oil, then refined and bleached, paraffin candles contain several carcinogens. Soy and beeswax are safer choices, but may not be much better for the environment. You also have to consider the fact that a wick is burning – which has compounds of its own to release. Furthermore, most scented candles use fake fragrances and dyes that emit dangerous VOCs!
*A 100% beeswax unscented candle is the safest option because they are all-natural and also offers negative ions.
Diffusers: An ultrasonic diffuser is not only toxin-free, but it actually helps promote wellbeing. Just like beeswax, the Oasis diffuser releases negative ions which help clear the air of allergens and increase serotonin – encouraging happy feelings. They’re free of toxic ingredients – even the break-proof plastic is BPA-free. But that’s not all. Essential oils don’t just offer fragrance – they have health benefits.
scent
Candles: Yes, there are so many yummy-smelling candles out there. But, when you buy a candle – you’re limited to using that scent for the life of the candle. If you want a different scent, you must buy another candle. In addition, sometimes the scent can be too strong, overwhelming the space or causing a headache. Finally, when you put out the candle, there is a resonating scent of smoke.
Diffusers: Create any and all scents you like! When you have a diffuser, you can make any blend you choose or simply diffuse a single oil. If you have created a blend you don’t like, simply dump it out and start again. Another great feature is that the scent flow is steady. The same amount of scent is released from the beginning of your session until the end. Also, because it is all-natural essential oil, the smell will create a positive effect and not a negative one.
So what are we thinking?
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