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T

he aromatic scent of essential

oils can support feelings

of clarity, invigoration and

peacefulness, plus studies show

they can also help to cleanse

the air in your home.

One of the easiest and most popular ways

to enjoy essential oils is by using an ultrasonic

diffuser (which mixes the oil with water and

disperses it as a fine mist); it is also a very safe

method as no heat is required. Most of these

diffusers come with an intermittent timer (eg

5 minutes on, 5 minutes off) which helps the

oils to be more effective in the home.

I also love to make up little glass spray

bottles to mist around the home as needed.

To make, simply mix 1 part witch hazel to

5 parts water, then add 10-20 drops of your

chosen blend of essential oils (the number of

drops depends on the size of your bottle).

When it comes to deciding on my own

unique blend, I like to uncap each essential

oil, hold the bottles together in my hands and

waft them under my nose to get a sense of

how they blend together. You might like to do

this a few times with different variations until

you feel happy with your combination.

Text and photography by Eleanor Ozich.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Diffusing oils can be a simple and effective way to

integrate essential oils into your daily rhythms, but

keep in mind that you should always diffuse in a

well-ventilated area, particularly with children around.

When it comes to pets, ensure you have a door

open so that they can leave the room if they choose to.

Lastly, please know that essential oils are highly

concentrated and a little goes a long way – 4-6 drops

in a diffuser is plenty.

Disclaimer: Some oils should be avoided during

pregnancy and breastfeeding, or if you have any

health conditions. Please seek medical advice

before using.

TRY THIS SELECTION OF BLENDS TO ENHANCE

CERTAIN MOODS OR CREATE AMBIENCE:

Cleansing Grapefruit, lime and bergamot

Uplifting Lemon, peppermint and wild orange

For focus Rosemary, frankincense, lime and

ylang-ylang

Energising Grapefruit, peppermint and lemon

Earthy Grapefruit, ginger, vetiver and patchouli

Calm Chamomile, lavender and wild orange

Pure luxury Bergamot, frankincense, jasmine

and sandalwood

Floral Geranium, lime, lavender and cedarwood

Romantic Lavender, frankincense and ylang-ylang

Winter spice Wild orange, cinnamon and

frankincense

Whenit comestocreatinga cosy

and relaxing home, I love to use

essential oils as a way to enhance

our environment and, by extension,

our emotional health and wellbeing

LIVING WELL

The art of

diffusing

ELEANOR OZICH

Home wellness expert

eleanorozich.com

@eleanorozich

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