How to use Aromalamps correctly
An Aromalamp is most often a ceramic, but sometimes also a glass or metal container, which has a candle compartment in the bottom and an evaporation container above it. After lighting the candle, the container is filled with 40-50 °C warm Water and a few drops of the selected essential oil or essential oil blend are added to this Water. This is the principle of evaporation by open fire. Although it is not the only way of using aromatherapy, it is certainly the most well-known way. In addition to releasing a pleasant aroma, it also brings very pleasant sensations from the sight of a burning candle, which adds to the comfort and warm atmosphere of the home.

Při výběru Aromalampy bychom kromě vzhledu měli brát v potaz i technické parametry. Čajové svíčka, která se do aromalamp používá, hoří zpravidla 4 – 5 hodin, proto je třeba zvolit typ Aromalampy s dostatečně velkou nádržkou, v níž se voda neodpaří ani po dohoření svíčky. Pokud si pořídíme lampu s malou nádržkou (bohužel, takových je na trhu většina), místo vůně se dočkáme zápachu – voda se odpaří dříve, než dohoří svíčka, nádržka se přehřeje a zbytky éterických olejů se připálí. Nádobka by také měla mít od svíčky dostatečnou vzdálenost, aby se voda nezačala vařit; vroucí voda by přirozené účinky éterických olejů úplně znehodnotila.

The correct doSage of essential oils in the aromatherapy lamp is very important. As in many other cases, less is more. As a rule, 1-2 drops per 5 m2 of space is sufficient. Generally, we tend to overdose. This mistake is also due to the fact that after about 15 minutes we stop perceiving the scents. We feel that the scent has worn off and we keep adding essential oils. In this respect, it is good to follow nature; for example, when in the woods, the intensity of the scent is also at the threshold of perception, but it still has an effect.

After each use it is recommended to wash the aromatherapy lamp with soap and finally rinse with vinegar diluted with Water in a ratio of 1:4, which will prevent limescale build-up.

A burning aromatherapy lamp should be placed in a safe place out of the reach of children and should not be left unattended. In children's rooms, hospitals and other areas where it is not appropriate to use an open fire, an electric version of the aromatherapy lamp, a diffuser or other method of vaporisation can be chosen.