Do you put water in an essential oil burner?
An oil burner has a bowl where you place the water and add your drops of essential oil. The water and essential oil are gently heated by a small tea light candle that is placed under the bowl. Most oil burners either come with a copper or porcelain bowl and either is suitable. How do I use an Oil Burner? Get your Oil Burner, a tealight and your fragrance ready – you can use both Fragrance Oils and Wax Melts in an Oil Burner, for the former you’ll also need water to dilute the oil. Extinguish the candle when done or if the water level becomes low.Essential oils are not explosive, and they are safe when used in a diffuser, but there is some degree of risk. Burners that are lit with a candle flame are not recommended, but fragrant candles are safe.
How do I use an essential oil burner?
To use an oil burner fill the bowl at the top of the burner with water and place a few drops of essential oils on the water, then place a lighted tea light underneath the bowl. The water and essential oils evaporate as steam, letting the aroma of the essential oils fill the room. Fill a 100ml spray bottle with distilled water. Add 10–15 drops of your favorite essential oil (lavender, citrus, peppermint, etc. For longer-lasting fragrance, mix in a teaspoon of witch hazel or alcohol to help disperse the oil. Shake well before each use and spritz around the room as needed.