Essential oils are also flammable, which means heating them is an unnecessary risk. [2] X Research source

You can also put the oil in a bowl and sniff directly from the bowl. This will help alleviate how strong the oil is directly from the bottle because it is less concentrated. Avoid directly sniffing out of the bottle. Essential oils are very strong and may cause strong reactions.

You can also use a piece of cotton cloth, a towel, or a gauze pad. [3] X Research source

To use this method, place the warm water and the bowl of oils in a central location in the room you’re in. You can also sniff from this bowl as well if you want a more concentrated sniff of the oils. [4] X Research source

If you want, you can also rub some into your palms and bring them to your face to sniff in the aroma of the oils. [5] X Research source

During cool weather, place the bowl about a foot away from a heat register. Make sure it isn’t too close. It’s not likely that the heat can present a safety hazard, but you do not want to overheat the essential oils. [6] X Research source

Once the oil evaporates, you will have to refill it. You can also buy necklaces specifically designed to do this as well, which are worn around the neck.

Avoid any diffuser that heats the oils unless there are settings on the diffuser that you can set to approximate body temperature.

Glass is preferable to plastic bowls because essential oils won’t stick to glass as much as they will to plastic. Be careful with the glass bowl, because they can be expensive to replace. There are a number of companies and businesses, both online and in stores, that sell these types of diffusers. See which type seems best to you, and check to see if there are any reviews or customer comments to find the best ones.

You can also mix three drops of Lavender oil and two drops of clary sage oil.

A third mixture you can make is three drops of bergamot oil and two drops ginger oil. [8] X Research source

If you are citrus sensitive, mix one drop of bergamot oil, one drop of patchouli oil, and one drop of ylang ylang oil.