FOREWORD : We wanted to mention the inspiration for writing this article.  There are dozens of professional writers, who have written blogs "around" this subject matter.  Some are okay, with tidbit's of accurate information, but for the most part, they are widely inaccurate, and not based on hard science, and these writers tend to have limited vaporizer device engineering expertise.  Furthermore, they often quote doctors, or essential oil experts, who also have no true understanding about the science behind it all, and who have never experimented in this field, or ever tried anything related to this subject matter.  Therefore, their professional opinions suddenly become not so professional and trustworthy.  Because of this, there are many uncertainties, and lot's of misinformation circulating around the web.  We wanted to share and disclose our scientific finding and studies, all of which is based in real life testings and science, with those of you who care to seek the truth on matter. 

First Let's Cover the Basic's About Vaping and Oils :

1. VAPING - and basic handheld vaporizers use HEAT to breakdown and atomize whatever oils or formulas are used inside of them.  Heat vaporizes these formulas, turning them into the vapor mist we see. 
   
2. OILS - in general, when quickly heated, to the high temperatures inside a "standard vape device", will be destroyed and breakdown into other VOC's (volatile organic compounds), and various carbon based structures.  They can and will breakdown into carbon, carbon-monoxide, carbon-dioxide, formaldehyde, and many other compounds that are the building blocks of Tar.  Similar to tar found in traditional cigarettes. 
   
3. Does that mean vaping essential oils, or any oils is bad for you?  The short is answer is Yes, and No.  Read more below if you care to understand. 
   

In order to understand this all, it is first important to discuss these "tar" compounds mentioned above further, and their impact on the human body.  

First lets mention, that as human beings we ingest and inhale most, if not all of the compounds produced from heating oils, every moment, of day, of our lives.  Some days we take in more, depending on our diets, our cooking habits, and our environments (where you live).  For example, we are based in Los Angeles, the air is incredibly dirty.  You can actually see the black toxins floating overhead and see them coating your car. 

Most people think that by hiding indoors, in their clean living room, bedroom, kitchen, or car, they are safe from these VOC's, but in fact, we are subjected to far greater doses of VOC's while indoors.  Most furniture, clothing, carpets, chemical cleaners, detergents, plastics, woods, and foods, are made with or naturally contain and exude mass amounts of VOC's. 

In fact it turns out, that sitting on your new couch, or in your new car, or sleeping in your bed, is when we are exposed the highest counts of VOC's.  The only place worse, might be your place of work ; offices, labs, schools, hospitals, banks, public transportation, are all examples of places that contains even greater unhealthy levels of VOC's according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website. 

Other people with healthy diets and lives believe they might be safe from VOC's.  When in fact those people, including those consuming raw diets, plant based diets and meat based diets are also exposed to high amounts of VOC's daily. 

Some foods that naturally contain high levels of formaldehyde for example are ; apples, watermelon, banana, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, grapes, potatoes, spinach, tomato, mushrooms, beef, pork, poultry, and fish.  Some companies add different forms of VOC's and formaldehyde's to further preserve meats, fish, and veggies.  See full list from the CDC table below.  Some companies use natural and organic preservatives that naturally contain high counts of VOC's to mask or hide that fact they are preserving.  That is why it very important to rinse well all packaged and processed foods. 

That takes us to another question, rinse our fruits, veggies and meats with what ?  Household tap water ?  Well there are even worse compounds found in most home tap water and pipes.  Compounds that will damage human cells far worse then any VOC.  This is why we recommend every person use a RO (reverse osmosis water system), or a gravity-fed filter system, but that is a conversation we will save for another blog post. 

The last group of people to mention, is those who consume processed, packaged, preserved foods, or products.  The counts of VOC's can be tremendously high when compared with nature.  But it is the counts of harmful inorganic compounds that you should worry about in those foods and drinks.  Compounds that can age, degrade, and destroy all metabolic functions, to the point of mutations, cancer and possibly death in the case of life long abusers.  Now, let's dive into essential oils. 

But remember, a good rule for life in general is, "everything should be in moderation".  To much of anything can be bad for you.  To much water, to much oxygen, or to much exercise can even kill you ...everything in moderation.  That is why we only recommend 5 - 20 activation's per/day, as needed, throughout the day, for a quick InstaMood vitamin aromatherapy mood enhancing boost. 

Aromatherapy is an ancient science, and essential oils are the basis of that science.  Modern vaporizers and diffusers are a great advancement in the field of aromatherapy.  But oils and devices are complicated, expensive, and messy.  VitaStik wanted to create a fast, affordable, easy to use, simple, handheld, portable device.  We take the guess work out of formulations, and safety.  We invite you to give it a try, and let us know what you think.  Since early 2014 we have millions of satisfied customers worldwide. 

If you do not love the direct inhalation method, then can try the Blow Through Method on our Breath Activated Aromatherapy Stick.  See video below for exact details.  Macy is using our AMORE STICK - with Rose Water Oils.  The world's first flower water diffuser stick.