Scented wax or essential oil - what to choose for interior aromatherapy?

If you are wondering what will work better in your home - a scented wax whether essential oil, then you're in the right place. Both products smell beautiful, but have different properties, forms of use and effects of action. Find out what will work best for you.

Scented wax - intense fragrance and simplicity

Scented waxes are ready-to-use fragrances that, when dissolved in a fireplace, release the aroma into the room.

Advantages:

• easy to use - just put it in the fireplace and heat it up,
• may contain natural essential oils,
• available in many scents and shapes,
• lingers in the air for a long time.

In what to use?

• Ceramic fireplaces
• Electric fireplaces (no heater required)
• Do not use in an ultrasonic diffuser

Essential oils - natural support for mood and health

Essential oil is a concentrated extract of plants, which has not only fragrance, but also aromatherapeutic properties.

Advantages:

• 100% natural origin,
• supports mood and well-being,
• ideal for aromatherapy,
• can be combined with other oils.

In what to use?

• Ceramic fireplaces (with the addition of water)
• Ultrasonic diffusers (with water)
• Do not use directly in electric wax fireplaces

See also:

• Essential oils available in the store
• Wax and aromatherapy fireplaces
• Fragrance waxes with essential oils

FAQ - scented wax or essential oil

Does the fragrance wax contain essential oils?

Some do - it depends on the composition. The product description will tell you if the wax is based on essential oils.

Can you use essential oil in an electric wax fireplace?

No, essential oils require dilution with water, so use them in traditional fireplaces or ultrasonic diffusers.

What to choose: oil or wax?

If you want a natural aromatherapy effect - choose oil. If you want to quickly fill your home with a beautiful fragrance - reach for the wax.