In order not to be mistaken in the choice of the aroma lamp, let us consider their main types and functions. Aromalamps not only aromatize and disinfect rooms, but also have a beneficial effect on the emotional state of a person. So, by means of using these or those essential oils, it is possible to achieve different effects on the nervous system. Here everything depends on your preferences and wishes: time to remove stress, get rid of fatigue, cheer up or relax, get rid of a headache and get ready for work, prepare for a passionate night - the list can be continued indefinitely.
How to choose the right aromalamp?
When you go to any gift shop, you will find a lot of lamps, differing in design and material, from which they are made. However, most of them you can use only as a decorative element for your home, they are not suitable for aromatherapy.
In the right aroma lamps, the distance between the flame of the Candle and the Candle is at least 7 cm, the bowl for water has a volume of at least 30 ml. Such parameters of the aroma lamp contribute to the fact that the water in the bowl is heated very slowly, and the air is filled with aroma evenly and gradually. Pay special attention to the water temperature in the bowl, if the water is very hot or cold, then something is wrong with the aroma lamp. In the right aromalamp, the water temperature in the bowl remains at a constant level of 60-70 degrees. Incorrect water temperature leads to a change in the properties of the essential oils, and consequently, their aroma and therapeutic effect on the body changes.
Choose aroma lamps from glazed or unglazed clay and stone, refractory glass or porcelain, otherwise there is a high probability that essential oils will react chemically with the lamp, and this is not exactly what you need.
How correctly to use the aroma lamp?
- Before proceeding to the aromatherapy session, ventilate the room for 10-15 minutes. Then carefully close all windows and doors. This preparatory process can be considered complete, you can start using an aromatic lamp.
- You need a little water, a candle and essential oil. Fill the water tank with the water edge, place the lighted candle in the stand and add a few drops of essential oil. If the water is very cold, wait for about 5-10 minutes, then add the essential oil.
- To avoid the pleasure of aromatherapy, do not get a headache, do not exceed the dosage of essential oils. Optimal is the addition of 1-2 drops of oil per 5 square meters. area of the room to be flavored. Check the correctness of the selected dosage can be very simple: go for a few minutes from the place where the aroma lamp is on and come back again. If after a few minutes you will feel the vivid aroma in the room, then the essential oil is added in the right amount.
- Seenosaromatherapy using a lamp is usually from 20 minutes to 3 hours. For 30 minutes, the room is completely filled with aroma, at this time the most volatile components of essential oil evaporate with saturated smell.
- If you decide to pamper yourself and spend a long session of aromatherapy, do not forget to add water every hour to the bowl. Otherwise, the water will evaporate, and instead of a pleasant aroma you will get the smell of burnt essential oils.
- Remember the fire safety. Do not leave the aroma lamp unattended, and do not place it close to inflammable objects.
- Give preference to ordinary candles without a smell, since scented candles can affect the smell of essential oil and reduce its healing effect on the body.
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Types of aroma lamps
Classic lamps
The most popular type of aroma lamps. Classic aromatic lamps are made from stone, clay and glass. The frame of such a lamp connects a stand for a candle and a bowl for water. In the stand is placed a small candle, the achasha is filled with water, which is added a few drops of essential oil or a mixture of oils. By heating the water, the essential oils evaporate and uniformly fill the whole room with the aroma.
How not to be mistaken when choosing a lamp of this type?
- Make sure that the water tank is deep enough, then the water will not evaporate completely, even if the candle burns to the end.
- Give preference to aroma lamps with a removable water bowl. Thus, it is easier for you to wash the water tank from the remains of essential oils.
- Choose lamps with a large distance between the capacity for water and the place for a candle, so you can maintain an ideal temperature and the essential oils will not lose their useful properties.
Electric lamps
The main feature of electric aroma lamps is that electricity is used as a heat source. To date, you can buy ultrasonic electric aroma lamps, water and anhydrous electric lamps, as well as USB aroma lamps.
The main advantages of such lamps are:
- economy - for the session of aromatherapy and aromatization of the room, just a few drops of essential oil;
- safety - since the use of electric aroma lamps does not use a candle, these lamps can be used in children's rooms, in premises with animals, without fending ignition.
- practicality - often electric aroma lamps combine several functions, for example, they can act as a luminaire. In addition, such lamps are miniature, and they can easily be taken to office or travel.
- easy maintenance - electric aromatic lamps are cleaned with ordinary alcohol and do not require thorough washing with water.