Before I moved, I really wanted to purchase a defuser for my essential oils. I went through endless articles trying to find which one was right for me. However, after picking up one new item for my new place, and then another, and then a couple more, there was no more room in my budget for that perfect essential oil defuser.
However with a little research, I figured out I could make my own. It is a quick, easy, and cost efficient. It cost me under $5 to complete, not including the essential oils, of course.
Here is what you'll need:
- Depending on your budget, you could get a type of carrier oil such as sweet almond, jojoba, etc. Carrier oils can get expensive though, if they are not in the budget, then baby oil would work as well!
- Skewers
- Rubbing Alcohol (over 90 proof, it helps the oil move through the skewers quicker)
- A vase with a narrow neck (I found some beautiful vases at Goodwill)
First take six skewers and chop the ends off; it opens them up to absorb the liquid faster. Next you're going to mix 1/4 cup of the oil of your choice with 1 tsp. of rubbing alcohol into the vase. Then add 15-20 drops of your favorite essential oil(s) to the mix. With a skewer, blend the mixture together. Lastly, add the skewers and let them absorb the blend!
At first the mix will smell mostly of the rubbing alcohol, but that will subside within the next day. On day two, flip the skewers over to let the liquid absorb into the other side.
That's it!
I made two, a eucalyptus mix for in my bathroom, and a lavender-lemon-rosemary mix for my bedroom.
Enjoy!
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