What if I spill my reed diffuser? Is it harmful to my family, pets or furniture?
If you happen to spill oil from a diffuser, immediately wipe it up to prevent children or pets from ingesting it. Essential oils can remove [...]
Do I need to flip the reeds? How often?
Flipping the reeds boosts the scent and keeps oil flowing up to the top, allowing the aroma to disperse. We recommend that you flip the [...]
How long do rareESSENCE Reed Diffusers last?
Our 90ml diffusers last approximately 4-6 months, and our smaller 30ml diffusers can last between 1-3 months.
How are rareESSENCE Reed Diffusers different from the diffusers I find in many home stores?
Conventional reed diffusers, even if they are created with essential oils, typically use a solvent base of dipropylene glycol. This is the same ingredient that [...]
What is the difference between essential oils and typical fragrance oils?
Essential oils are 100% natural and come from a variety of plant sources. Synthetic fragrances, sometimes referred to as “nature identicals”, are made from chemicals. [...]
Do natural perfumes last as long on the skin as synthetic perfumes?
Natural perfumes are less harsh and tend to dissipate more quickly than conventional perfumes because they don’t contain phthalates or scent boosters. We recommended applying [...]
Why are some of the rareESSENCE perfumes colored? Are they dyed?
We do not use any dyes or coloring. Many essential oils are brightly colored, thus allowing the perfume to take on take on different hues. [...]
What’s the difference between rareESSENCE natural perfumes and other perfumes?
Typically, conventional perfumes are mass produced and include synthetic aroma chemicals. These blends usually contain a vague “fragrance” ingredient on the label. These fragrances are [...]
How do I clean up soy wax spills?
Unlike paraffin wax, which can be impossible to remove, soy wax cleans up easily with soap and water. Let the wax harden, scrape off any [...]
What is aromatherapy?
The term “aromatherapy” first originated with the French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse in 1937 after he suffered a burn on his hand and plunged it into [...]