Pour sweet almond oil or safflower oil in 1/2 cup increments into the ceramic or glass vase. Add 30 – 50 drops of essential oils per 1/2 cup of base oil. Remember: Some essential oils can be harmful to pets, so do your research before you add them. Give the vase a good shake or stir to mix oils.
How do you make your own reed diffuser?
To make your homemade reed diffuser, pour 60ml of sweet almond oil into your glass jar. Add your essential oil(s). I used 10 drops of rosemary oil and 20 drops of grapefruit oil as I wanted a clean citrus smell for my bathroom. Wipe down your jar with a cloth to remove any oils that might have dripped down the sides.
What ingredients are in reed diffuser base?
- Essential oils, which provide the fragrance. You also may use synthetic fragrance oils.
- Reed diffuser oil base, Dipropylene glycol (fragrance grade). …
- Perfumer’s alcohol, which thins the diffuser oil to allow better wicking.