Adding essential oils to a humidifier allows the fragrance to spread evenly throughout the room, which has a beneficial effect on human health. Such air is useful for the organs of the respiratory system and the brain, helps to increase concentration, strengthen the immune system.

However, not all devices have a fragrance spray function. It is provided in some models of ultrasonic, steam and "cold" air humidifiers. If you violate the instruction manual for the device and add oil to it, the sprayer will quickly become unusable.

The principle of operation of the humidifier

The task of the humidifier is to turn water into steam and then spray it. Water is denser than oil in its molecular structure, so they do not mix. If the appliance is not designed to be used with fragrances, the oil will settle in the liquid reservoir. This will lead to the following consequences:

1. 1. The membrane and filters of the device will be contaminated, which are almost impossible to clean.
2. 2. Harmful bacteria are generated in the device.
3. 3. The service life of the humidifier will be shortened.

For the above reasons, oil must not be added to the water tank. Some people ignore this warning and use the appliance for other than its intended purpose. In this case, it is impossible to predict how long the humidifier will last. It all depends on the specific manufacturer.

You can purchase atomizers in which an aromatic capsule is installed or a container for adding essential oils to it. In order for the device to work properly and benefit, the dosage must not be exceeded.

For every 15 sq. m. of the room must be added to the sprayer 5 drops of oil.

If you violate the dosage, a strong aroma will cause headaches and nausea. If you feel a strong obsessive smell, you must turn off the humidifier and ventilate the room.

Useful properties of essential oils

Each plant in nature is unique, and its benefits in medicine and cosmetology are priceless. The fragrance should be chosen based on your own preferences, because Smells evoke different reactions in people. Below are the most popular plants from which essential oils are obtained by distillation:

• Orange is a bright, invigorating fragrance. The extract improves mood and gives energy. Doctors recommend inhaling this scent for people who suffer from insomnia and often experience anxiety. The aroma also has a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular and digestive systems.
• Lemon is the smell of active people who are constantly on the move. It increases vitality, uplifts mood and encourages creativity. After waking up, lemon extract invigorates a person and helps to wake up quickly.
• Eucalyptus has an antiviral effect, improves the emotional state of a person who has experienced severe stress. It actively influences mental activity, so it is recommended to install an air humidifier with eucalyptus oil in offices or at home at your own workplace. The extract increases the productivity of thinking and the efficiency of mental work.
• Bergamot eliminates anxiety symptoms, neutralizes the impact of negative energy in rooms where there are many people every day. Italians believe that this smell can make even the most gloomy person smile.
• Lavender is the perfect scent that accompanies a person's meditation, his immersion in his inner world. The extract relaxes, calms the nervous system and restores strength. The aroma of lavender improves sleep, helps fight depression and nervous exhaustion.
• Chamomile has a calming effect, relaxes and restores the efficiency of the digestive system. If you inhale the aroma of chamomile at night, your sleep will be sound, a person will have a good night's sleep and restore his strength.
• Clove has a strong expectorant effect, which is useful in the treatment of wet coughs. Helps to restore the psycho-emotional state of a person after surgery, injury or stress. Clove is also considered a powerful aphrodisiac that increases confidence in one's own attractiveness.
• Pine, fir and mint alleviate the symptoms of colds, fight viruses and bacteria.
• Juniper essential oil is recommended by doctors for people suffering from diseases of the respiratory system.

To increase the effectiveness of oils, it is recommended to correctly combine them with each other. Sandalwood, chamomile and petitgrain extracts help fight insomnia. To improve concentration, doctors recommend inhaling the smell of pine, frankincense, spruce and orange. To overcome stress - extracts of sandalwood, ylang-ylang and lavender. Aromas of pine, ginger and peppermint improve mood.

A humidifier will help create an optimal climate and prevent the development of a number of unpleasant phenomena. Fragrances for air humidifiers help in the treatment of colds, promote relaxation. Let's take a closer look at which essences are most effective, and when they can be used.

Why do you need a humidifier?

During the season, the air in apartments and houses becomes overdried. This leads to a deterioration in the performance of the immune system, the respiratory mucosa dries up and cannot resist the penetration of pathogens. To avoid health problems, experts recommend artificially increasing the level of humidity in the room. This is what humidifiers are used for.

The air conditioning device helps to quickly cope with the problem of dry air. Pediatricians recommend putting such devices in the nursery, because babies need to breathe air that will not adversely affect the mucous membranes. In addition, with normal humidity, the child sleeps much better.

Ultrasonic humidifiers are currently the most popular. They break water droplets into small particles thanks to high-frequency vibrations. The resulting "water spray" is evenly distributed throughout the room. Also on sale you can find steam and traditional types of devices. Humidifier-purifier-air fragrance belongs to the category of climatic complex devices.

The use of flavors

Every person wants fresh, pleasant aromas to reign in his house. This not only helps to create a feeling of comfort, but also promotes psychological relaxation. Some models of air humidifiers have an additional feature that allows you to use aromatic compositions. The device helps to distribute pleasant odors and bring the level of humidity back to normal.

Can fragrances be added to a humidifier? Not all such devices have a special built-in compartment for essential oils. It is strictly forbidden to add various essences to ultrasonic, steam and traditional types of devices. This can lead to poor performance or premature failure of the equipment. Only a few of these types of humidifiers are designed for the use of aroma oils. Therefore, before buying a unit, you should check the availability of this function in a particular model.

Benefit

The function of aromatherapy in humidifiers is sometimes very useful, because with its help you can get rid of many pathological conditions. So, some types of essences can positively affect the condition of the skin, respiratory and nervous systems. Antioxidants contained in essential oils slow down the aging process and remove harmful substances from the body.

You can also use fragrances for a humidifier in cases where it is necessary to optimize the vitality of the body as a whole. Certain components improve the functioning of the brain, stabilize the emotional state.

Despite the seemingly harmless nature of this method, there are certain contraindications to conducting aroma sessions.

What is the danger?

Improper use of essential oils will only harm the body. If you exceed the dosage, there is a huge risk of getting a headache instead of a good mood. With extreme caution, such funds should be used by people prone to allergic reactions. Coniferous oils are the most dangerous in this case.

During the period of bearing a baby and lactation, not all fragrant essences are allowed to be used. Inhalation of rosemary, sage, cedar and basil essential oils vapors can adversely affect the course of pregnancy. And during the period of feeding, particles of ether penetrate into breast milk and enter the blood of the child.

What humidifiers can be used for aromatherapy?

A device with an air “washing” function is best suited for the use of aromatic mixtures. An air humidifier with an aromatizer and an ionizer allows you to saturate the room with negative and positive ions, as well as fill the room with a pleasant smell. One of the popular models is NeoClima NHL-075. The device has an original design, large volume and relatively low cost.

A richer functionality is offered by the Steba LR 5 Elektronic integrated climate control device. The humidifier-ionizer with fragrance function works almost silently, which allows you to install it even in a children's bedroom.

The principle of operation of the device

Conventional ultrasonic type humidifier could quickly win the attention of consumers. Such devices have a compact size and modern design. They manage to evaporate moisture due to ultrasonic (high-frequency) vibrations of the membrane, which is responsible for the transformation of water into an aerosol. This type of steam is called "cold". Ultrasonic humidifiers work almost silently and quickly restore the normal level of humidity in the living room.

Fragrances for air humidifiers must not be added directly to the water tank if the device does not have a special compartment. This practice will initially have, of course, a positive effect. However, after some time, the parts and components of the device will stop working.

In units designed for moisturizing and aromatherapy, there is a container or capsule near the atomizer where the essence can be placed. When the water begins to evaporate under the influence of temperature or ultrasound, aromatic oils also evaporate in parallel.

Aroma humidifier

How to use and how to choose an aroma humidifier? The possibility of saturating the air in the room with a pleasant smell with the help of a special device is undoubtedly a positive thing. Particles of essential oils, which will evaporate simultaneously with the water aerosol, will fill the air with phytoncides, which have a powerful healing effect. A pleasant aroma will help improve mood and strengthen the immune system.

When choosing a device for humidifying the air with a function of aromatization, you should pay attention to the volume of the water tank. The size of the tank depends entirely on the area on which the humidifier will have to work. The five-liter tank is designed for a room up to 20 m². The presence of a hydrometer will also be an advantage, allowing you to monitor the level of humidity.

Where should the device be placed?

The device must be installed at a height of no more than 1 meter from the floor. This will allow you to evenly distribute the aerosol with particles of essential oils. The surface on which the humidifier will stand must be level. It is best to place it in an impassable place where the possibility of accidental tipping over will be excluded.

The steam that will come out of the device must not fall directly on furniture or indoor plants. The jet is capable of leaving white marks on various surfaces. To avoid this phenomenon, it is recommended to use purified water.

What flavor can be used?

In the air humidifier, which is planned to be used for aromatherapy sessions, there must be a compartment where essential oils can be poured. For this purpose, any flavors are suitable, ranging from extracts from medicinal chamomile to eucalyptus essential oil.

You can add the following aromatherapy products to your humidifier:

1. Orange oil - perfectly copes with the symptoms of anxiety and depression, improves mood and gives vigor.
2. Lemon oil - sour aroma helps to fight colds and headaches wonderfully.
3. Chamomile oil - has anti-inflammatory, anti-stress and relaxing effect.
4. Basil oil - a powerful antimicrobial effect can be directed to the fight against flu and colds.
5. Eucalyptus oil - contains a huge amount of phytoncides that prevent the development of viral pathologies and destroy microbes.
6. Lavender oil - famous for its ability to eliminate insomnia, depression, headache.
7. Tea tree oil - has a powerful antimicrobial and antifungal effect.
8. Anise oil - will help in the treatment of wet cough.
9. Peppermint oil - calms the nervous system and normalizes the emotional state.
10. Oil of pine, arborvitae, cypress and juniper - recommended for use in the treatment of viral ailments and seasonal colds.

Water soluble aromatic oils

Can water soluble fragrances be used in a humidifier? Such oils differ from real ether only in concentration. Therefore, they can be used for aromatherapy with a humidifier.

To obtain a water-soluble oil, it is necessary to reduce the viscosity and density by removing glycerol from the composition. This component is replaced by alcohol. Experts say that the resulting product has the same properties as real essential oil.

Making your own fragrance

Far in all cases, you can use a fragrance for a humidifier. With your own hands, you can make a device that will help fill the atmosphere of the room with a pleasant smell if the climatic device does not have such functionality.

The easiest option is soda flavoring. It will require a small glass container, on which you can put on a lid with holes, your favorite essential oils and soda. The third part of the jar must be filled with soda, add 10 drops of ether, mix and close the lid.

A scented humidifier will create a pleasant atmosphere in the room. A few drops of healing ether will improve your mood, destroy pathogenic microbes and create a cozy atmosphere conducive to relaxation. For perfume, you can use mono-oils or compositions that are easy to mix on your own.

When fragrant or essential oils are added to a special tank, they are mixed with water and sprayed during operation of the device. The smallest water suspension does not irritate the bronchi, does not spoil furniture and interior items. The slight smell persists even after the humidifier is turned off. Candles, diffusers or oil lamps cannot provide such an effect.

Aroma lamps are economical: just add 5 drops for every 15-20 m2 of the room.

Strong concentration may cause headache or nausea.

Aromatic oils for a humidifier are best bought at a pharmacy or cosmetic store. Pure esters are more useful than fragrant compositions from synthetic components.

Choosing the Right Humidifier

Not every humidifier is suitable for aromatic oils. Fragrances must not be added to steam or ultrasonic humidifiers. The smallest droplets of fat settle on the filters and membrane compartments inside the device, gradually disabling it.

If you want to flavor the air, but there is only a traditional humidifier, you can cheat a little: put a few drops on the steam atomizer, preventing it from getting inside the device. Hot moist air will be saturated with essential oils and aromatize the room without harming the mechanism.

More convenient for this is air washing, humidifying the atmosphere by cold spraying. The device does not create hot steam, the air is humidified by the rotation of the blades located inside the housing. Washing increases the level of humidity and cleans the air of dust, micromites and pet hair. Essential oils can be added directly to the water, updating them as the liquid evaporates.

Another popular type of devices for creating an odorous atmosphere are aroma humidifiers with a special compartment for oils or essences. They are easy to wash and no residue of fat remains on the walls.

To avoid mistakes, read the instructions. Do not use oils if it is forbidden to add foreign liquids to the water.

Install a fragrance humidifier in your bedroom or nursery. Top up with clean, filtered water regularly to keep the appliance running smoothly. To change the fragrance: pour out the liquid, rinse the tank and fill with fresh water. Mix the compositions in a separate bottle with a pipette and add to the moisturizer.

Advantages and disadvantages of essential oils

Fragrant or essential oils disinfect the air, purify it of dust and saturate it with healing phytoncides.

With regular use:

• normalize breathing and blood pressure;
• relieve chronic cough and runny nose;
• improve the condition of the skin, nails and hair;
• have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system;
• improves sleep and digestion;
• improve mood;
• strengthen the body's defenses.

Aromatherapy is not for everyone. Aroma oils are not recommended for people with severe allergies, pregnant and lactating women, patients with thyroid disease or autoimmune problems.

If nausea, headache, increased pressure or other unpleasant symptoms appear, then it is worth abandoning the oils. Most often, the reaction occurs to the heavy aromas of sandalwood, ylang-ylang and rose. For pregnant women, oils of sage, basil, pine or rosemary are dangerous.

Popular fragrances and their impact

Choose fragrances according to your mood, personal preferences or ailments. The most popular aroma oils for a humidifier:

• • Lemon oil increases efficiency, enhances concentration, invigorates and refreshes. Indispensable in the cold season, effectively fights bacteria.
  • Sweet orange oil is a natural relaxant. Calms the nerves, stimulates the brain and improves breathing.
  • Bergamot oil fights depression, boosts immunity and improves mood.
  • Eucalyptus oil protects against bacteria and viruses. Saturated with phytoncides, has a regenerating effect, tones and improves breathing. Useful for those suffering from asthma or chronic rhinitis.
  • Basil oil helps to focus, fights migraine attacks and spasms, and reduces nervous tension.
  • Peppermint oil helps to concentrate, invigorates, restores and relieves nausea. Useful for people experiencing constant overload. Improves the atmosphere and reduces the activity of viruses.
  • Lavender oil eliminates chronic insomnia, calms, relieves anxiety and sets in a positive way. Useful for people who are obese or on a diet. The bitter aroma reduces hunger and improves digestion.
  • Cinnamon oil provides a calming atmosphere, soothes, extinguishes conflicts and prevents skin diseases.
  • Sandalwood oil contributes to complete relaxation and the development of sensuality. Helps to fall asleep and is useful for constant nervous overload.

In addition to mono-oils, ready-made or self-mixed compositions are used in everyday life. Use a pipette to accurately dose the proportion. Store oil mixtures in dark glass bottles with tight stoppers.

The most successful compositions:

• • • lemon + orange + mint;
    • pine + rosemary + sandalwood;
    • lavender + rose + petitgrain;
    • ylang + sandalwood + grapefruit.

Aroma oils for a humidifier create a relaxing, invigorating or romantic atmosphere of coziness and comfort in the house. Aromatherapy affects the mood and well-being, turning the house into a fortress for resting body and soul.

The air in the room you are in is the key to your health. Agree, it’s nice to have not only healthy air in the room, but also the house smells of your favorite aromas. Today, people pay more and more attention to their health. That is why one of the latest trends in air aromatization is aromatherapy sessions that can be carried out at home.

For these purposes it is preferable to use not artificial air fresheners, but natural essential oils. For their uniform distribution throughout the room, use a humidifier. However, not all types of humidifiers are suitable for this purpose.

The fact is that this device turns a mixture of water and oil into the smallest steam. Traditional moisturizer does not use essential oils and other fragrances.

The design of a traditional humidifier is built using a filter. It is necessary for water purification, because. this type of humidifier is sensitive to its quality. If the water is of poor quality, the humidifier may break or a white coating will settle on the furniture.

Let's get back to using essential oils. If you add natural essential oil to a traditional humidifier, over time the oil will settle into the reservoir, clogging filters and membranes (which cannot be cleaned and replacement is expensive). As a result, this will lead to poor performance, limited product life, and even damage to the device. In this way, only specialized oil can be added to a traditional humidifier for a humidifier, water-soluble fragrances, which are usually chemical based.

Which humidifier can be used to flavor the air with essential oils?

This device allows you to provide sufficient air humidification, while evaporating particles of essential oils. The principle of operation of such devices is as simple as possible, and at the same time effective. They are not as sensitive to water quality and will not break when using poor quality water. Their design does not use filters, so there is nothing to clog. It is necessary to add essential oil to the humidifier, directly to the water tank (it is recommended to use about 5 drops of essential oil for every 15 sq. m. of the room) and turn on the device. Online store site gives the official full guarantee to the fact that you can use any natural essential oils in Inbreathe aromatic humidifiers.

The addition of essential oils to the Inbreathe aromatic moisturizer has a beneficial effect on human health. First of all, on the respiratory system, strengthening the immune system, and the psycho-emotional state. Aromatherapy also helps in the treatment of respiratory diseases. You can read about the beneficial properties of essential oils. In addition to the positive effect on the body, aromatherapy masks unpleasant odors, and also destroys bacteria in the apartment.

What essential oil can be added to a moisturizer?

It all depends on your preferences and the desired result. Lavender essential oil is known to help relieve tension and promote deeper, more restful sleep. While citrus essential oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit), on the contrary, will energize you for the whole day.

When choosing aroma oils, you should also be guided by the characteristics of the room. For example, shoes and outerwear are stored in the hallway. To prevent viral diseases in this part of the apartment, it is best to use essential oils of lemon, cedar, thyme, bergamot, pine.

For the living room, where the whole family gathers, essential oils of tea tree, shelf, geranium, cinnamon are suitable.

The choice of oils and the range of their useful properties is diverse, the decision is up to you.

Thus, the Inbreathe aroma humidifier is a multifunctional device that allows not only to humidify, but also to aromatize the room.

We purchase all products directly from the manufacturer, who, in turn, guarantees that ultrasonic aroma diffusers are designed not only for air humidification, but also for aromatherapy. A simple, reliable and useful device will delight you for a long time.

If the device does not have an aromatization function, you cannot add aroma oils to it. This can lead not only to a breakdown of equipment, but also to harm your own well-being. Use ultrasonic aroma diffusers specially designed for air humidification and aromatization.

The main cause of colds in the cold season is the dry climate in the rooms where we spend most of our time. Even everyday wet cleaning and airing are not able to change the situation. As a result, immunity is reduced, frequent colds and even allergic reactions.

In order to change everything for the better, we acquire the appropriate climatic equipment, which is able to improve and improve the microclimate.

Humidifier

This is a unit that, by evaporation, saturates the surrounding atmosphere with moisture and gives us the ability to breathe deeply, inhaling clean and healthy air.

But there is no limit to perfection. And now, in some models of humidifiers, a new function has appeared - inhalation or aromatization.

A humidifier with an aromatization function is a unit that humidifies the environment and fills the room with useful phytoncides.

Most often, this option is available for steam humidifiers, in some ultrasonic ones with a heating function, because aromas spread with hot air many times faster. But there is such a function in traditional appliances, in air washers. Sometimes it is recommended to pour hot (60-70 o C) water into the apparatus and add aromatics.

It is very simple to do all this: the container is filled with water, flavoring is added, we plug the device into the network, set the desired speed and enjoy the atmosphere.

You can add essential oils, an extract or a decoction of herbs to a humidifier, and a delicious and healthy aroma will be fragrant in your room, which will not only delight your sense of smell, but also work wonders with well-being and health.

Properties of aromatic additives

Aromatherapy is good for health

Even in ancient Egypt and in eastern countries, aromatherapy was successfully used for the treatment and prevention of various ailments. Even Hippocrates and Avicenna argued that with the help of essential oils, various diseases can be overcome.

And now it has been proven that aromatic oils have very useful properties, for example:

1. Helps improve brain function and memory.
2. Contribute to the improvement of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
3. Improve immunity and body resistance to infections.
4. Improve well-being and sleep.
5. Prevent aging.
6. Restore psycho-emotional balance.

It would seem that everything is clear, but there are questions, for example: is it possible to add essential oils to an air humidifier for allergies? The answer to this question cannot be unambiguous, it is best to consult your doctor before using aromatic oil. He knows about your health and will always advise what you can and what you should avoid.

• tea tree;
• lavender;
• chamomile;
• bergamot;
• rose oil.

The advice of a doctor will always be useful and relevant, because each person is individual and reacts differently to different substances.

All essential oils have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties. Many affect the work of internal organs and systems, they are soothing, strengthening, harmonizing, stimulating and even an aphrodisiac.

They can even be mixed, blended. Only it is desirable not just to mix them, but to drip onto the water in different places. You need to choose what you like, use different flavors to your taste and do not exceed the dosage. Exceeding the dosage may cause headaches.

Tip: Approximately 3m 2 of living space, you can add 1 drop of essential oil.

What can be a combination of flavors?

The most commonly used combinations are:

• For colds: fir, eucalyptus, tea tree, sage.
• Headaches: lavender, lemon, mint, geranium.
• For well-being: pine, ginger, fir, mint.
• For concentration: pine, orange, spruce, frankincense.
• For sleep disorders: chamomile, frankincense, sandalwood.

There can be many different combinations. Create your own blends, listen to your feelings and aromatherapy will bring you not only benefits, but also a lot of pleasant sensations.

There is only one answer to the question of whether it is possible to add oils to a humidifier - it is recommended to read the instructions for use. If the device does not have an aromatization function, you cannot add essential oils to the water.

Follow the recommendations and instructions prescribed in the instructions, aromas and incense will fill your home with peace, harmony, warmth and comfort, creating a unique and favorable atmosphere.