Prompt C: Diffusing Essential Oils

Essential oils are trending these days. They are praised for their various health benefits and wonderful scents. These oils can be ingested, inhaled, and/or applied topically.* This how-to guide will show you how to diffuse essential oils using the Lumiere Glass Essential Oil Diffuser, however, the basic steps apply to many other brands of diffusers.

Skill Level: Beginner

Time: 1-2 minutes

Cost: Varies depending on diffuser and essential oils

Materials

• Lumiere Glass Essential Oil Diffuser

• Essential Oil(s)

• Water

• Cup

Disassemble Diffuser

1. Remove the outer glass case from the rest of the diffuser to expose the inner tube and

funnel-shaped cap. (See Figure A.)

Figure A: Inner tube with funnel-shaped cap

2. Remove the funnel-shaped cap from the inner tube. (See Figure B.)

Figure B: Inner tube with cap removed

Load Diffuser

3. Fill a cup with about 6 ounces of water.

4. Pour the water into the inner tube until the water level reaches the “Max” line.

(See Figure C.)

Figure C: Max line

5. Pour 3-4 drops of your chosen essential oil into the inner tube.

Note: Try adding 3-4 drops each of additional essential oils.

Assemble Diffuser

6. Place the funnel-shaped cap on top of the inner tube.

7. Place the outer glass case on top of the inner tube and cap. (See Figure D.)

Figure D: Diffuser with glass case in place

8. If a cord is not already attached to the diffuser’s base, plug the small end of the cord into

the base. (See Figure E.)

Figure E: Small end of cord plugged into base

Start Diffuser

9. Plug the other end of the cord into an outlet.

10. Press the start button to diffuse essential oil(s) into the air. (See Figure F.)

Note: One press = continuous mist; two presses = intermittent mist

Figure F: Location of start button

Stop Diffuser

11. Press the start button a third time to shut the diffuser off.

Note: The diffuser will shut off automatically when water decreases to a certain level.

*Consult your essential oil’s guidelines for proper usage.

Photo credits: Cover photo of woman holding essential oils is by Chelsea Gates on Unsplash. All photos on this page are mine.