So glad I watched this. Didn't know to add water, and didn't think to put a coaster under the burner but both make sense when you think about it. Thanks for helping me avoid a house fire!!
I just learned the hard way a few days ago. Wish I watched this first. Thanks for being so thorough. Now how can i get the raised wood ring to go away on my table? (nervous inquiry)
Me either i just used the oil to i just bought one few days ago and i didnt know u could use any tealight candle even though i was ahead of time buying any tealight candle including the scented ones
Does this oil evaporating actually make your room smell good? I had an electrical diffuser and it doesn’t work anymore for some reason. I was wondering if switching to the oil burner is a good choice?
@@apotato513 yes definitely, the heat of the candle evaporates the oil, which then leads to vaporisation, which leads to the fragrance dancing its way around the room. The smell will travel quicker in a small room
I treated myself to an oil burner today. I got a tiny homemade wax melt. Its going to smell lush! I will remember to add the water didnt know that. I need some oils. I have aromatherapy oils but not essential. Thats my next treat I think. Thanks for sharing. Ps love the flower candle. 👍
You're not alone, a lot of people didn't know about the water and I guess it's because the manufacturers typically do not give instruction manuals with these things. Anyways, your welcome, I am glad that we could help you 😊
Just found out after many years too Smh Lol🤦 What makes it worst is not only was we wasting our money by burning just the oils- bottles finishing much faster, we werent even getting the full therapeutic effect because heat destroys the Molecular structure of the the plant oils that supposed to stimulate your olfactory nerve. The water helps to still keep structure intact while evaporating
I have electric oil burners that emote really well, but I went through so much oil, the smell was extremely powerful and it burned the oil to a crispy wafer in the burner. I always thought adding water would evaporate the oil faster. I'm going to try this.
Thanks for this, I am getting one of these ceramic oil burners in the mail today from etsy and I was not sure if you added water ~ have a magical day!!
Definitely wouldn't recommend that but we all have to learn somewhere. The reason I made this video is because when I saw essential oil for the first time I had no idea how to use it 😊
You can use a carrier oil such as grapeseed, sweet almond, sunflower or apricot kernel oil but it works just as well with water. Mixing essential oil with a carrier oil is better suited when applying it to the skin to reduce the potency and avoid irritation 😊
Hey, great question! After use, let your oil burner cool down, then pour out any leftover water and wipe it with a damp cloth. For a thorough clean, you can wash it with warm soapy water like a cup. Just make sure it’s dry before the next use. Hope this helps! :)
I use an electric burner. No candle smoke or messing around. I've been using coconut oil to dilute. The fragrance of my essential oil fades, probably due to going nose blind quite fast.
I did not know the difference between aromatherapy oil and essential oils. What is the difference? I have used both for scent on myself and diffuser and no harmful effects but it would be great to know. Thanks!
That is a great question, typically essential oils are highly concentrated plant compounds that are obtained from leaves, bark, and flowers. They are very potent and should be used with caution, it's recommended to avoid contact directly with the skin unless mixed with a carrier oil, it should be diluted in an oil burner, etc. Massage oils however have already been mixed with a carrier and are composed of different ingredients, they can be made with natural essential oil but sometimes contain fragrance oils which are synthetically made. The types of essential oils found in massage oils are normally oils that promote relaxation 😊
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Hi! It's best not to use perfume in your oil burner, as it contains alcohol and other chemicals that can be a fire hazard when heated. Stick to essential oils, which are safer and designed for burner use.
Hi!! Yes, it's normal for the candle's heat to intensify the fragrance of essential oils without boiling or burning them, as they should evaporate to spread their aroma. For burning time, you can begin with 15-30 minutes and adjust to your liking and room size, but please supervise the burner when it's on. Let me know if you have any more questions! :)
To be honest, I have never tried burning leaves directly as this is usually used for essential oil, if you do try it please let me know I'd love to know how it goes 😮
You can top it up with more essential oil but should be careful because it is flammable, and adding too much could be dangerous or harmful to health. If you are sure that the essential oil has evaporated then you could add a few more drops; the scent should last up to 2 hours in the room although you will get used to the smell, we would recommend only using the oil burner for a maximum of 4 hours.
I was mixing the essential oil with coconut oil and burning it that way, but I want to know after the essential oil evaporates can I reuse the coconut oil?
Mixing essential oil with coconut oil sounds like a good idea but not sure how safe it is? How was it? Did it start to burn? If so the oil would break down and start to smoke. If not you could probably add it with more essential oil after the scent has gone but you should not reuse the coconut oil for anything other than for use with the oil burner as it could be harmful. To be honest though, I don't know about using coconut oil, it might go bad.... I will have to experiment and get back to you 😊
How does that brand of frankincense smell? I have three different brand of frank and the one I really like is RHJY as it is different than the others.. The RHJY smells very incense, religious, temple-like while the other two smell more sweet. Looking for more non-sweet like the RHJY but the seller has vanished..
I haven't had too much experience with Frankincense oil but from what I remember it had a sweet smell that you described. The company 'Buff and butter' seems to have vanished as well, have you tried the frankincense essential oil from Holland and Barrett as they are usually quite good 😊
Ive been using my burner for about a week now, and I didnt use this technique. would that be why I didnt smell anything at all? Like I literally dont smell the aroma. its just burning
Hi there! It sounds like tweaking your technique could help! Ensure the balance of oil to water is right and that the candle is close enough to the bowl to heat the oil properly. Trying different, more potent oils might also make a difference. Let me know if these tips helps!
Ok ,am i stupid? When i add water it boils so you will have a mess everywhere... i don't have the same burner but a glass one. Can that be the difference?
Hey! Not at all! It sounds like your glass burner heats differently. Try using less water or lowering the heat if possible to prevent boiling. Each burner is unique, so a little adjustment might be needed. Let me know if this helps. :)
Yes that is normal, its because the heat from the candle warms up the oil and causes it to evaporate into vapour, which then diffuses into the air as a fine mist 😊
I have a bigger oil burner (11 cm diameter base). Sadly I can't smell anything which is probably because I only use 1 tealight candle (same size as yours) and it doesn't provide enough heat to vaporise the oil. Would you suggest buying a larger candle or should I use 2-3 tealights at the same time? Thanks.
Great question, I just did some research and found that there are lots of different types of water based essences with different ingredients and so I wouldn't be able to recommend anything. It's possible for some products to contain perfume, alcohol or artificial fragrance that could be flammable and dangerous, leave it with me, i'll dig deeper, and share my findings in a new video 😊
Would've been nice to get an actual ratio of oil to water instead of "a few drops" and "a bit of water" Seems simple enough to do though. I'll just try a few things and see what works best.
Apologies for this, it was our first oil burner video and before you go ahead and try I would highly recommend watching this video first as it explains the ratio that you asked about but also some of the potential risks with not using an oil burner correctly: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XPblYxR6bDM.html
Hi there, do you know how many times the water & oil mixture can be reburned? For example if I burn it for an hour one night, can I use the same mixture the next couple nights too? Thankyou!
That very much depends on how much oil you use, the size of the room, and how big your oil burner. Based on average use and using a strong smelling essential oil like Lavender, Citrus or Eucalyptus the room will take on the smell within a few minutes.
Hi! I have this too, but for some reason over time, the oil stopped smelling(?) or it stopped giving out scents. Do you know what could be the cause for this?
Hi! Thank you for sharing your feedback. Ensure you're using high-quality, pure essential oils as they impact their longevity and effectiveness. Also, check that the heat source in your burner is functioning correctly; inadequate heating may hinder scent release. Hope this helps!
Thanks for your comment. You should not leave it on overnight. Many things could go wrong, the oil burner will run out of oil and will start to burn, then it will create smoke, the oil burner could oveheat, crack and then cause a fire or it could set the surface its on alight x
I breathed in oil from an oil burner and they did not use the water but straight oil and now I can hardly swallow and it feels much like strep throat without the glass! Burned :(
Essential oil is very strong and can be extremely harmful to health if not used correctly. It should always be diluted for any type of aromatherapy. If your symptoms worsen do not hesitate to contact a doctor, hope your feeling better ❤
😂 I tried doing this for the first time and I didn't realise you were supposed to add water, the oil started smoking and i ran for water and now it's fine.
That is so lucky that it didn’t catch fire, essential oil is highly flammable, you only need about 3-5 drops of essential oil with water. The scent will diffuse slowly and will last longer 🙏
You can't keep it in a cupboard as it would be a fire risk but you could burn essential oils in the same room that clothes are to make them smell nice.
Both factors depend on which wax is used in the candle and the size of the wick. Candles usually state their specific burning time on the package and with the essential oil it is recommended to only diffuse the oil for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. Hope this helps.
Thats a great question although, I could imagine that you would need lots of candles to be able to produce enough heat to cook something and the toxicity from burning lots of candle wicks could be high and potentially leak into the food
Cool idea, however a humidifier has a larger body of water and would not exactly disperse the essential oil. Instead it would make the rooms humidity go up
