Natural does not mean safe and it is in this sense that aromatherapy should not be taken lightly. Its molecules are so powerful that they can cure as well as poison. In order to safely enjoy their benefits in diffusion, a few rules of practice are necessary. Discover them in the next few lines!

Never with children or pets in the room.

Les voies respiratoires des jeunes enfants sont fragiles. Ils peuvent déclarer une réaction allergique voire même des convulsions. Il est impératif de ne pas diffuser d’huiles essentielles dans la chambre de votre enfant ou dans votre pièce à vivre lors que celui-ci est présent. En revanche, il est possible de laisser votre appareil branché 5 minutes en son absence puis attendre 10 minutes avant de le faire rentrer dans sa chambre par exemple. 

The animals are extremely sensitive to the volatile compounds in essential oils. This can result in simple discomfort up to and including vomiting and even neurological disruption. 

Caution with asthmatics

The essential oils may prove to be dangerous for asthmatics. It is strongly recommended that you contact a professional who is familiar with the subject (doctor, pharmacist, aromatherapist, naturopath) to determine which essential oils you or your loved ones can use. 

As a precaution, do not use. 

Do not let the essential oils diffuse continuously

Leaving essential oils on continuously does not help. The best is to let your atmosphere soak for 10 minutes then stop and start again 20 to 30 minutes later according to your needs (winter prevention, relaxation atmosphere, home fragrance...). The molecules remain suspended in the air for several tens of minutes or even several hours.

Do not heat the essential oil

Invest in an electric diffuser that does not heat the oil. Photophores, candle diffusers or any other device that heats the oil should be avoided. Indeed, by heating the oil, it burns and its quality is strongly altered.

Ionic diffusers are interesting especially since in addition to diffusing your oil cold, it emits negative ions that are good for your health and that of your habitat. In addition, many are now programmable, allowing you to diffuse your fragrances in sequence as previously recommended. 

Essential oils to diffuse at home

All essential oils can be diffused. However, some are more interesting than others. Here are a few that are the indispensables to have in your home for an olfactory practice.

• L’huile essentielle d’Eucalyptus Radiata : diffusé dans l’air permet de assainir la pièce tout en protégeant vos voies respiratoires. Cette huile essentielle est catarrhale, ce qui signifie qu’elle permet l’évacuation du mucus contenu dans les bronches. 
• The essential oil of fine lavender Lavandula angustifolia ssp. Angustifolia has soothing properties. Diffused in a room a few minutes before sleeping, it perfumes the room with its sweet scent while bringing calm and serenity. Your sleep will then be favored and of better quality.
• Les huiles essentielles d’agrumes comme le citron Citrus limonum , petit grain bigarade Citrus aurantium var. amara ,orange douce Citrus sinensis donnent optimisme et joie de vivre. Elles apportent du peps et sont remotivantes.
• Thymol thyme essential oil Thymus vulgaris CT thymol has remarkable anti-infective properties. Formerly used to disinfect operating rooms, it has a very powerful broad-spectrum antiseptic power. Thus, diffused regularly in a room, it will protect you from winter viruses.
• L’huile essentielle d’Ylang-Ylang Cananga odorata et son odeur suave et fruité apportera dans votre intérieur une touche de calme et de détente.

Olfactotherapy 

Through their scent, essential oils stimulate certain fields in your primitive brain that will reactivate some of your buried memories. So not only do essential oils have a chemical power because of their molecular composition but also a power on the psychic. This aspect of thearomatherapy is not to be neglected and can even be very effective for people suffering from mood disorders such as depression or anxiety. 

In this case, in my professional practice, I suggest to people to choose an essential oil whose smell they like without necessarily paying attention to the properties of the oil they have chosen. The goal is ultimately to create a cocoon of softness, comfort and security. 

Les huiles essentielles en diffusion agissent aussi bien sur le physique que sur le psychique. Veillez à en choisir de qualité biologique et dont le chémotype est précisé. Attention, son emploi ne doit pas être en continu, j’insiste !