How to Use An Essential Oil Burner?

Health & Safety

Using an essential oil burner for the first time is very exciting but before you can started you need to know how to use it safely. Oil burners can get very hot and so you should ensure to put it on something heat-resistant so that you do not burn your surfaces. You should check for possible hazards nearby, moving all flammable items away. Once your candle is lit and is placed underneath you should not touch it, otherwise you may burn your hand.

Do not leave the bowl to go completely dry with the candle lit otherwise you may get a burnt aroma, and smoke. You should never take any essential oils orally and should always keep them out of reach of children. If swallowed seek medical help immediately. Never leave lit candles unattended.

Step 1

Fill up the little bowl on top of the oil burner with water and then add a few drops of the essential oil of your choice to the water. Alternatively you can place a few essential oil wax melts that make it even easier.

Step 2

Place a lit tea light candle underneath, this will cause the water and oil mix to vaporise / evaporate causing the aromas to fill the room. Enjoy the aroma and any health benefits that come with it! 

How to Clean My Oil Burner?

After use, they should be cleaned but only after it has completely cooled down to avoid the risk of burning yourself as these can get extremely hot from just a little candle.

To remove grease you will need to clean thoroughly with a damp cloth and a washing up liquid detergent if it has stubborn burnt oil you may need to use baking powder and water to help rid of the residues. Avoid using a metal scourer as it may damage the oil burner.

Essential Oil Burner Buying Guide

Sometimes it can be hard to relax after a long day at work but luckily essential oils can help with just that. The best way to use essential oils and wax melts is by diffusing them in an essential oil burner. As there are so many different ones made from different materials, various designs, and all at different prices when the time comes to choose one, it can be a little overwhelming.

That is why we have made this guide to help you choose which one to buy. We have done all of the research on the common materials that they are made from and have highlighted all of the most important information here to make the choice easier for you. 

If you haven’t got an oil burner but are looking at purchasing one, we do sell them right here on our website, ours are of course fair trade, completely handmade, and carved from soapstone. We have different colours and designs.

These wonderful ceramic essential oil burners are perfect for diffusing essential oil or soy wax melts throughout your home to create refreshing scents. They come in different colour glazes and will look great in just about any modern home. Each one is handmade in Thailand from natural clay earthenwares and has a satin finish. With colours of plum, orange, ocean blue, raspberry red, and more which one do you like the most?

FEATURES

·         Handmade from natural clay

·         Interconnected tealight chamber and oil dish

·         Great for use with relaxing scents

·         Suitable for essential oil and wax melts

·         Perfect gift

Manufacturer

The way that the oil burner is manufactured is also important, as is the size of it. A good oil burner is one in which you can use essential oils and wax melts. This flexibility means that you can do more with yours without needing to purchase another one. 

Material

Oil burners can be made of almost any material from brass metal, and glass to ceramic, Himalayan salt, and soapstone. Each material has its own pros and cons in terms of visual aesthetics and usability. All the material can be suitable for use as an oil burner but the one that is right for you very much depends on what you like.

If you have an industrial themed home, you may be better off opting for a metal oil burner, although these are harder to purchase as they are a less popular option. The two materials that are the most popular for oil burners are soapstone and ceramic. Soapstone talc comes from the ground and contains silica which can be harmful to health if you are exposed to the dust particles and as these oil burners are hand-carved by artisans this increases the risks for both the consumer and the creator. Ceramic is the best material for oil burners and here's why.

Ceramic is made from natural clay and water, it is natural and can be shaped however the maker desires. It is waterproof and can be customised with paint glazes. It is a sustainable material that is eco-friendly, also ceramic is more porous than glass which means that it will hold the heat better keeping the oil warmer for longer.

Price

When it comes to buying an oil burner, you shouldn't expect to pay any more than 60 INR. A small budget oil burner that is around 10cm is the cheapest option and will cost you around 100 but a full-size one that will easily fit a T-light candle inside and will hold a good amount of oils in the top will cost you between 150 Rs. and 300. If you pay any more than that then you are likely paying for the design or bells and whistles.

For example, Soapstone oil burners are usually hand-carved in various designs but still they are not the best material for an oil burner simply because if it gets damaged the dust particles can be harmful to health. Also, there are some high-end electric oil burners that can cost up to 150 but these are not needed and you get better results by burning without one of these diffusers as candle oil burners get hotter than their electric counterparts. Below you can explore some other great options.