Can you use coconut oil in a diffuser

If this is your first time using essential oils, there are three things you need to know. First, essential oils are natural; they are the purest substance that can be extracted from plants. Second, they are extremely aromatic; in fact, many scented products, including soap, candle and perfume got their fragrance from essential oils. Third, they are highly condensed; direct topical application is not advisable.

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Coconut Oil as a Carrier Oil
How to Dilute Essential Oils with Coconut Oil
What oils are safe to use in a diffuser?
What essential oils should not be used in a diffuser?
Can you use regular coconut oil with essential oils?

Just because essential oils are natural doesn’t mean they can’t be as dangerous as their synthetic counterparts. The risk of using essential oils, however, is not in their chemical components but in their concentration. They are so highly concentrated that they can irritate even the toughest of skin, but can be diluted in carrier oil, a type of oil also extracted from plants with less potency.

Coconut Oil as a Carrier Oil

Like essential oils, carrier oils come in a variety of types thanks to the diverse plant species that can produce them. One of the most popular, and possibly the most widely used, carrier oils available on the marketing today is coconut oil and its less viscous version, fractionated coconut oil.

Coconut oil is prized not only for its ability to efficiently carry essential oils to the skin’s surface, but also for its own cosmetic benefits. Like peppermint, eucalyptus, and lemon essential oils, coconut oil has antibacterial properties, which makes it an excellent disinfectant. It’s also anti-inflammatory, capable of preventing acne breakouts.

How to Dilute Essential Oils with Coconut Oil

Before stressing over the dilution process, remember that both essential oil and coconut oil are oils. It is to be noted that to gain the most success out of their use, it is always best to be cautious when diluting. Here’s a quick guide that you can follow.

1. Prepare the materials and tools you need, including the essential oils, regular coconut oil, a small glass bowl (or beaker), a pan, an induction stove, and a mixing spoon. Coconut oil can dilute just about any kind of essential oil, so don’t limit your choice of essential oils.

2. Unlike essential oil, virgin or RBD coconut oil is available in paste or solidified cream form, depending on how it’s stored. To efficiently dilute essential oils, you have to melt the coconut oil first. Pour at least 1/4 cup of coconut oil into the glass bowl or beaker and water into the pan. Put the pan on the stove and the bowl into the pan. This boiling method is called the double-boiler method.

3. Turn up the induction stove to 80 degrees Celsius and wait for the coconut oil to fully melt. This only takes a few minutes, so don’t leave the stove unattended. You don’t want your melted coconut oil to evaporate. Turn down the heat when there’s no more chunks of coconut oil left in the bowl.

4. Once the coconut oil is fully melted, wait for it to cool down to at least 60 degrees Celsius before pouring 20 drops of essential oil. If you pour the essential oils too soon, odds are they will only dissipate and you won’t get the fragrance and soothing effect you desire. Mix well until you can no longer distinguish the essential oil from the carrier oil.

5. Pour the mixture into a separate container, maybe a jar or a pot of your choice. Cover the container properly and allow the mixture to cool. To preserve the quality of your diluted essential oil, store it in a cool area, avoiding direct sunlight.

It’s highly likely that the mixture will harden due to the fatty acids present in the coconut oil. You can avoid this by using fractionated coconut oil as your carrier oil instead of virgin or RBD coconut oil. Fractionated coconut oil is devoid of the major fatty acids that make regular coconut oil solidify. To be sure, however, consult with experts from N-Essentials. They can give you all the advice you need to produce the right mixture.

At Lively Living, we’re very excited to introduce the latest product in our ever-expanding range, Cocos Nucifera Oil, or as it’s more commonly known, Fractionated Coconut Oil. This light, colourless oil is a 100% pure and natural emollient that is fast becoming the ‘must have’ partner product favoured by aromatherapists and lovers of essential oil everywhere.

Sounds exciting! But what exactly is Fractionated Coconut Oil?

In its purest form fractionated coconut oil is oil that has been extracted from the meat of a coconut, and then processed or ‘fractionated’ to create a clear, liquidised oil that is light and non-greasy.

Normal coconut oil – such as the one you might keep on your pantry shelf – is solid at room temperature. When fractionated, coconut oil remains liquid at room temperature, making it a widely-used natural ingredient for soaps, skincare, and cosmetics, and as a carrier oil for the distribution of essential oil.

A carrier oil for essential oils? How does that work?

Fractionated coconut oil is widely regarded as one of the best oils to dilute and distribute essential oils topically. It is known as a ‘carrier oil’ in that it “carries” oil to the skin for maximum safe absorption and benefit. Some essential oils are incredibly potent, with properties that can cause irritation, burning, or redness when applied directly to the skin. By using a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil, you can reap the benefits of your essential oils, while avoiding any potential reactions to your skin.

Fractionated coconut oil is the perfect carrier oil to transform your essential oils into moisturising or massage oils. It’s light weight, easily absorbed, non-greasy, and won’t clog pores.

What are some of the different ways I can use Fractionated Coconut Oil?

You’re in for a sensory treat with fractionated coconut oil. This clever carrier brings some fresh new additions to your holistic toolkit! Try some of these family-friendly ideas, where self-care at home takes on a whole new level of wellbeing, vitality, and relaxation:

Use on its own as a moisturiser to protect and hydrate your skin, or as a treatment oil to soothe and rejuvenate dry, sore, or irritated skin.
Add a few drops of your favourite Lively Living Essential Oil Blend to tailor a massage oil to your emotional requirements. You’ll be transported to new states of wellbeing whether you’re seeking to relax, soothe, calm, uplift, or promote positivity or a good night’s sleep.
If you love an aromatic bath, you may be surprised to learn that adding essential oils directly to the bath water is problematic. Oil and water don’t mix, so your oil will float on the surface, rather than be dispersed throughout. By combining your essential oil with carrier oil first, and stirring through the bath, you’re guaranteed an even circulation.
A few drops of oil applied to the soles of the feet is one of the most efficient ways to absorb essential oils rapidly. This is because our soles contain some of the largest pores on our body. A few drops of essential oil-infused carrier oil rubbed into the soles of the feet is a powerful way to experience the myriad health benefits.

As an added bonus, as Fractionated Coconut Oil is non-greasy and clear it won’t stain your towels, sheets, or linen!

How do I use Lively Living Fractionated Coconut Oil?

Simply mix a few drops (we recommend between 3 – 5 drops, depending on your skin’s sensitivity) of your Lively Living Essential Oil mixed with approximately 5ml of Lively Living Fractionated Coconut Oil, massage into, or roll on to skin, and enjoy the aromatic emotional and physiological benefits of our 100% Certified Organic essential oil!

Natural, affordable and convenient…

Lively Living Fractionated Coconut Oil is natural, pure, affordable, and convenient. A little goes a very long way and, with its virtually indefinite shelf-life, you’re guaranteed amazing value backed by Lively Living’s reputation for quality and excellence in every 125ml bottle.

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What oils are safe to use in a diffuser?

Popular essential oils that can be diffused without any potential risks to children or pets:.

cedarwood..

grapefruit..

lavender..

lemon..

spearmint..

tangerine..

What essential oils should not be used in a diffuser?

Avoid the following essential oils: aniseed, basil, camphor, cinnamon bark, clove bud, clove leaf, eucalyptus radiata fennel, hyssop, juniper, lemongrass, marjoram, nutmeg, oregano, parsley seed, peppermint (under 12), pennyroyal, sage, savory, tagetes and thyme.

Can you use regular coconut oil with essential oils?

Coconut oil can dilute just about any kind of essential oil, so don't limit your choice of essential oils. 2. Unlike essential oil, virgin or RBD coconut oil is available in paste or solidified cream form, depending on how it's stored. To efficiently dilute essential oils, you have to melt the coconut oil first.