Essential Oil Diffuser Blends | Aromatherapy

Why Use an Essential Oil Diffuser?

Using a diffuser for your essential oils is a great way to get the benefits of aromatherapy. You can either use one oil at a time, or combine them for different effects. Diffusion allows many people to benefit from the same essential oils. It can be used to scent a room, clean the air & remove odours, increase energy or to relieve stress and anxiety. the diffuser blends can be adjusted depending on your mood and requirements.

Add one of the essential oil recipes below to the diffuser with the recommended amount of water for your diffuser tank. Always follow the directions on the essential oils so that you dilute them as intended.

Take a look at some of these oil diffuser blends:

Summer Sunshine Diffuser Blend

This first essential oil blend is perfect during the summertime. When the temperatures get hotter, you might be looking for a way to feel energized and refreshed. Think of citrus and similar scents to put the diffuser combination together. This might include some lemon and lemongrass, grapefruit, peppermint, lavender, and a little bit of wild orange or bergamot added to the mix. You can use all of these, or make your own little custom combination of oils.

Sunshine is an energising and invigorating ready-made blend which consists of orange, cinnamon bark, cinnamon leaf, camphor and eucalyptus essential oils.

Bedtime Ritual Diffuser Blend

On the other hand, you may be looking to use your essential oil diffuser in the evening. If this is the case, an entirely different set of oils will be combined to promote relaxation, calmness, and improved sleep. For this type of combination, consider chamomile, lavender, and rose. You can also try some orange essential oil added to this mix to feel an improved mood while also being relaxed with the other oils.

Dreamer is a ready-made blend consisting of sage, lavender, sweet marjoram, grapefruit, damiana, cistus and osmanthus essential oils and is ideal when you want to relax, unwind, or get ready for bed.

Improve Your Focus Diffuser Blend

If you want to use your oil diffuser during the day when you are trying to get more work done, you can use essential oils which are good for focus and concentration such as peppermint, orange, and lemon. You can use these three, or just orange and peppermint for a little bit of a boost in your energy and focus during the day.

Concentrate is a ready-made study-time blend which is ideal for improving concentration or staying focused. It is a blend of amyris bark, patchouli leaf, frankincense carterii resin, lime peel, ylang ylang flower, sandalwood wood and Roman chamomile flower essential oils

Refreshing, Odour-Free Diffuser Blend

This is a good diffuser blend for using the oil diffuser in your home. This is excellent when you are placing the diffuser in your living room, kitchen, or bathroom, where you probably want a fresher scent. Try reducing odours with some lime, lemon and cilantro essential oils. You can also add a little lavender and rose just for all-around refreshing scents, along with citrus like lemon. If you add some citronella to the mix, it will also deter some insects from that part of your home.

Purify is a ready-made blend which removes bad odours and produces a clean, invigorating aroma. It consists of Rosemary, Citronella, Lemongrass, Lavandin, Tea Tree and Myrtle essential oils.

Diffuser Blend Recipes

The above are good starting points, but you can customise the diffuser blends to fit your needs. Some examples of diffuser blend recipes include:

All the essential oils listed below can be purchased here.

Recipes for Stress Relief and Relaxation

Stress Relief Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

4 drops Cedarwood
3 drops Bergamot
2 drops Jasmine
1 drop Neroli

Anxiety Essential Oil Diffuser Blend

5 drops Sandalwood
1 drop Neroli
1 drop Roman Chamomile
1 drop Lavender

Relaxing Diffuser Blend

5 drops Frankincense
4 drops Cedarwood
2 drops Roman Chamomile

Calming Diffuser Blend

5 drops Frankincense
4 drops Cedarwood
2 drops Roman Chamomile

Recipes to Improve Mood

Uplifting Diffuser Recipe

3 drops Bergamot
2 drops Geranium
1 drop Sweet Orange
1 drop Rose

Summer Mood Diffuser Blend

5 drops Sweet Orange
5 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Lime

Emotional Healing Diffuser Blend

2 drops Wild Orange
2 drops Bergamot
2 drops Cypress
2 drops Frankincense

Recipes for Congestion

Breathe Easy Diffuser Blend

6 drops Clary Sage
4 drops Fir Needle
3 drops Lavender

Recipes For Energy

Get Up and Go Blend

4 drops Eucalyptus
2 drops Cardamom
2 drops Rosemary
2 drops Lime

Workout Diffuser Blend

2 drops Lemon
2 drops Peppermint
2 drops Grapefruit

Energy Booster Diffuser Blend

5 drops Rosemary
5 drops Grapefruit
5 drops Lime

Summer Energy Diffuser Blend

3 drops Sweet Orange
3 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Bergamot

Recipes for Sleep

Sleep Diffuser Blend

4 drops Lavender
2 drops Roman Chamomile
2 drops Sweet Orange
2 drops Vetiver

Calming Diffuser Blend

4 drops Lavender
3 drops Geranium
2 drops Roman Chamomile
2 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Ylang Ylang

Recipes for Romance

Romantic Evening Diffuser Blend

5 drops Sandalwood
3 drops Bergamot
1 drops Ginger
1 drop Lime
1 drop Ylang Ylang

Aphrodisiac Diffuser Blend

2 drops Cinnamon
2 drops Patchouli
1 drop Rosemary
1 drop Sandalwood
1 drop Ylang Ylang

How To Use An Essential Oil Diffuser

Diffuse for 30 minutes to 1 hour at a time.

The process of using an essential oil diffuser usually consists of adding water into the machine’s container, then adding a few drops or more of the desired essential oils before switching it on. The unit should be placed in any room you want to enjoy its fragrance.

1. Choose Location for Diffusing

Pick an open area in a room or office with a solid surface. As water is used, it is a good idea to have a placemat or towel if you are using on a wood surface. For best use, avoid placing in direct sunlight or near a fan.

2. Add Water to Your Diffuser

Once you have chosen where to place your diffuser, fill the reservoir tank to the fill line with clean tap water that is at room temperature. Refer to the diffuser manual for the recommended water amount it requires.

3. Add Aromatherapy Oils

Add 3-10 drops of essential oils to the water. You can use a single essential oil or an essential oil blend. Usually, 6 drops of oil is enough but sometimes you may want more oil for a stronger scent. You can experiment with the essential oil amounts to see what you prefer.

4. Turn On

Place cap or top of diffuser back on as your diffuser requires. Turn on and enjoy the wonderful scent!

Not all aromatherapy diffusers are the same as their features usually vary. You may be able to set the length of time you want the diffuser on, or set different time cycles. Some also have light options that you can turn on for a display of colours or a night light. These features vary depending on the brand and model.