Essential Oils as Car Air Fresheners
Conventional air fresheners have been linked with several problems, including brain damage, cancer, and asthma (to name just a few). Essential oils offer a safe and effective alternative. Here’s a list of different essential oils that can be used to freshen and purify the air. These oils are also safe to diffuse around children, though I’d still avoid diffusing in a car if traveling with a small baby.
Balsam fir
Basil
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Cinnamon leaf
Coffee
Cypress
Fir needle
Frankincense
Geranium
Pink Grapefruit
Ho wood
Juniper berry
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin
Neroli
Wild or sweet orange
Choose your essential oils wisely and make sure the brand backs up their sourcing claims. I use Plant Therapy essential oils and especially their Kid-Safe blends which take the guesswork out of safe essential use.