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Best Carrier Oils For Reed Diffusers

Liz has already done a fabulous article on The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Carrier Oils For Reed Diffuser, so check this out too. I'm not going to make any changes to her great recommendations, some of which were as follows:

Grapeseed Carrier Oil

Top of our list of best carrier oils for reed diffuser projects has to be grapeseed with the ideal absorption characteristics. The oil has a vaguely fruity aroma, coming, as it does, from the seeds of deliciously sweet grapes. It blends well with citrusy essential oils like Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, etc. However, be advised that citrus essential oils do tend to evaporate faster.

The oil's fruity green color is reminiscent of nature, so if the appearance of your reed diffuser is your primary concern, it is something to consider.

Apricot Kernel Oil

This golden-colored oil has a slight apricot scent and a light consistency. It flows easily and fills up the reeds with oil quickly. However, its long shelf life is Apricot Kernel's main advantage over some of the other best carrier oils for reed diffusers. The oil stays true and clears much longer than other oils.

Safety: Since Apricot kernel oil is a nut-derived oil, people with nut allergies should handle it carefully.

Moroccan Argan Oil

Moroccan Argan oil has long been renowned for its skin rejuvenation properties. But you may have a little left coming to the end of its life. It's called the 'liquid gold of Morocco' because of its golden color and natural, nutty fragrance. Nutty and herbaceous-smelling essential oils like Clary Sage go well with this carrier oil.

Rosehip Oil

The golden hue of Rosehip Oil and its relatively thin consistency makes it one of the best carrier oils for reed diffusers, but it is costly. Adding just a teaspoon to enrich grapeseed and luxury and the Rosey vibration to romantic blends.

Rosehip oil has an average shelf life of 12 – 18 months.

Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT)

From a fragrance perspective, coconut is not one of the best carrier oils for reed diffusers, but it does have a desirable clear color and is a good consistency for the reeds. Unlike regular coconut oil, the fractionated variety is liquid at room temperature and has a low viscosity.

If you have any spare when you've finished the diffuser, storing it for future refilling is a good idea. But you might not do that once you find its benefits for your skin and hair. Great for skin moisturization, the oil is an excellent natural hair conditioner, and you can use it to remove your makeup.

Safety: Since coconut oil is nut-derived, people with nut allergies should handle it carefully.

Glycerin

In the list of the best carrier oils for reed diffusers, Glycerin is supposed to be somewhere else. You're right.

Oil is not, strictly speaking, but it is a cheap yet effective alternative from the pharmacy. It is thin enough to travel up the reeds and benefits from a certain fixative quality for the essential oils.

How To Make Reed Diffuser Bases

Besides having your reeds, you need two primary components to make a reed diffuser base solution.

1. A base carrier oil or fragrance-grade Dipropylene glycol (or Glycerin)
2. Perfumer's alcohol thins the carrier oil and promotes better absorption into the reeds. You can use Vodka with a high percentage or proof.

Generally, a 1:1 ratio of carrier oil to alcohol works best, and that is what we will be using here to make 100ml of my favorite reed diffuser base solution. 

 

 

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My Favorite Reed Diffuser Base

You will need the following:

• Measuring spoons and jugs
• Stainless steel stirrer
• Funnel
• Suitable bottle for your diffuser
• Reeds 
• Label

Ingredients:

• 47ml Grapeseed Carrier Oil
• 47ml High proof vodka
• Up to 6 ml of essential oils/fragrance blend.

Method:

1. Measure out your ingredients into two small jugs.
2. Mix the carrier oil and the alcohol but do it slowly and take your time to get them to homogenize nicely together. It is worth taking the time to do this; otherwise, they can split in the bottle. 
3. Add your essential oil/fragrance blend and mix it slowly and thoroughly again. 
4. Using a funnel, decant it into your chosen vessel or bottle.
5. Label accurately and clearly with all ingredients and dates for safety purposes.
6. Pop your reeds in and allow them to soak up the solution.
7. Position in a place with some airflow to allow the scent to permeate the area.

TOP TIP TO GET A HEAD START: Make a weeny bit extra of the base solution, take the reeds, and place them onto a plate big enough to hold the reeds. Pour over the extra base solution and soak the reeds until they look saturated or absorbed.

Yes, it is that simple. Let's get to the exciting stuff: the essential oil and fragrance blend themselves.

How To Make Reed Diffuser Blends

We have about 6 ml of room left in a 100ml bottle for this recipe. This equates to around 120 drops of essential oils (and fragrances). This would be a dilution rate of 6% for the essential oils, which is fine, as it is not applied topically to the skin.

However, consider that if you have pets and small children and are likely to be cleaning up drips and spills, keep the dilution rate to 1% - about 20 drops of essential oils to stay safe. You can add more fragrances if you need to instead.

Depending on what essential oils you are using and the strength of their potency and fragrance, you may not need this much and can top up the difference with a little extra base solution if you wish.

Let's get to the fun stuff, the blends.

I will use a mix of essential oils and our new VINEVIDA fragrance oils, and I will make sure you can see which is which to make sure everything is clear. Fragrances will not have a Latin name, either!

Both sets of oils can be used and blended independently, so you can use the blend of essential oils or just use the blend of fragrance oils. If you decide to go with one or the other, you can double the number of drops given.

Alternatively, you can mix it all and stick with the number of drops given

Using Reed Diffusers Safely

You need to exercise some decent common sense when making and using reed diffusers in your home.

When making your reed diffusers, it is imperative that you clearly label your product with all of the ingredients.

You don't want to be hunting in your formula book when your delightful neighbor's kid drank half the solution bottle because "it smelled like candy." You want to be able to grab the bottle and go and get them medical attention.

Label, label, label, clearly and accurately.

Also, consider if you do have plenty of smaller kids frequenting your house and shy away from the fragrances that smell of candy or cakes. 

Keep out of reach of children and do not use them with essential oils in a baby's nursery or rooms they spend much time in until they are at least six months old.

Keep out of reach of pets; in case of spills upon them or ingestion by your pet, consult your veterinarian immediately.

If you include Vodka or alcohol in your diffuser, it will be a highly flammable liquid and vapor. Therefore, keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Do not smoke around reed diffusers for this reason. Boom!

Some people suffer from perfume sensitivity, and you should be cautious when using these products. Try to stick to essential oils rather than fragrances and see how you get on with those first. Also, make a smaller amount first, test it, and use fewer drops of essential oils. It may help save waste if you can't cope with it.

I'm not usually overly sensitive; I am around beautiful fragrances all the time. However, my husband bought a car last week, and it had about four air fresheners in it, and I couldn't breathe for them. They were so overwhelming and gave me a raging headache. Three of them ended up in the boot. 

What To Do If You Get Any On You

Any of the components in the reed diffuser may cause an allergic skin reaction or cause severe eye irritation.

If the product gets on your skin or hair: 

• Remove all contaminated clothing and wash well with stain removers and strong detergent
• Rinse skin or hair with clean, warm water; use soapy water if it feels oily upon your skin to break down the oils. 
•  If skin irritation or rash occurs, get medical advice/ attention.
•  If medical advice is needed, have the product container or label.

If the product gets in your eyes:

• Rinse cautiously with clean, cool water for several minutes. Cold-boiled water is ideal if you have it.
• Use an eye bath if you have one to hand.
• Remove any contact lenses, if necessary, and if you can.
• Continue rinsing until you feel it is flushed through and clear.
• If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice/attention. 
• If medical advice is needed, have the product container or label.

If the product is swallowed:

• Immediately call a doctor or medical professional.
• If medical advice is needed, have the product container or label.

Re-Use, Re-Purpose, Or Dispose Of Responsibly

When you have finished your reed diffuser, I recommend you re-use and refill your diffuser bottles and reeds where possible. At least repurpose your bottle, especially if it is a pretty bottle. You could turn it into a bud vase.

You can compost your natural reeds if you have stuck to using natural ingredients.

However, after some time, the bottles get a bit dusty, gunky, and manky and may be fit for the bin, so make sure you dispose of any remaining contents and the container in line with your local legislation.

The Final Word

As you can see, making your reed diffusers is an absolute doddle. All you need is some appropriate carrier oil, some high-proof vodka, and some essential oils or fragrance. Oh…and of course, your reeds and a pretty bottle.

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It gives you complete control over what is pervading your home's air. You choose to go completely natural and keep everything very sure if that suits you.

They are highly cost-effective and make beautiful gifts for family and friends. You can buy reeds in bulk quickly and create high-quality products for a mere fraction of the retail price.

Experiment with using just essential oils or fragrances, and then try combining them and see what you prefer. Explore which lasts the longest and works the best for your family's needs.

Remember to exercise some common sense around using them with kids and pets in the house, and always place them where there will be a little airflow to help 'move' the scent around.

What are you waiting for? Now that you know how to make reed diffusers, get stuck into all those delicious essential oils and fragrances!