FAQ

Essential oils are the aromatic component of plants and are derived from botanical materials (herbs, citrus, flowers, leaves, etc.) through simple distillation techniques.  We use only the highest quality 100% pure therapeutic-grade essential oils. All of the essential oils used in our aromatic products are disclosed on the product label.  We use only those essential oils that are found on the essential oil “Generally Recognized as Safe” for human consumption (“GRAS”) list maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found in the official Code of Federal Regulations, 21 C.F.R. Section 582.20.  Click here to see a copy of the GRAS list. Please visit our Library for additional information about essential oil safety. If you are concerned about potential allergic or other reactions from exposure to essential oils, please do not use our products. While our essential oils are safe for human consumption, they are entirely undiluted and may cause irritation if applied directly to skin or mucous membranes. Avoid contact with eyes. We recommend keeping essential oils out of the reach of children. Do not ingest essential oils or apply them directly to the skin. Avoid contact with furniture and similar surfaces. Wash essential oils with warm, soapy water.

The Pur-Sleep System diffuses a small amount of aromatic into the air just prior to being taken into your equipment. Just place the diffuser near the air-intake and operate your equipment as normal.  Our products are fully compatible with all types of positive airway pressure equipment.

The Pur-Sleep passive Diffuser gently dispurses a few drops of aromatic over the course of an hour or two, depending on how much (and which) aromatic is used.  Research has shown that people quickly become accustomed to smells and research has shown that the sense of smell essentially turns off while you sleep. Remember that we are talking about extremely small amounts of aromatics (three drops of one of our essential oils equals about one-tenth of one milliliter) and that all of our essential oil products are considered safe for human consumption by the FDA.

You also have to remember that when it comes to your CPAP, there is no such thing as "no smell."  As plastics and rubber degrade, they emit volatile organic compounds and heat speeds up the process. Even in minute quantities (even below detection threshholds), VOCs from plastics and rubber have been shown to be highly irritating in people. So you can continue to smell VOCs all night or you can choose to use any of our fantastic All-Natural Aromatic products.

The Pur-Sleep Diffusion Pads are made from durable fabrics and may be freely re-used and hand-washed as needed. Simply wash with a mild detergent, rinse well, and air dry.

Do NOT use any diffusion material other than Pur-Sleep™  Diffusion Pads, which have been specially designed and manufactured for use in the Pur-Sleep System.  The rate of aromatic difusion varies widely from material to material and there is a risk that light cotton materials may block the air intake!

The Pur-Sleep™ line of 100% pure essential oils have been carefully formulated from essential oils found on the FDA list of essential oils that are "Generally Recognized as Safe" for human consumption. While we do not recommend ingestion of any essential oils, it is reasonable to infer that if an essential oil is recognized as being safe for consumption it it also safe to inhale small amounts.  Many common essential oils, such as camphor and tea tree, are extremely harsh and may be harmful.  We strongly recommend using only Pur-Sleep™ essential oils.

The sense of smell varies widely from person to person.  We strongly recommend starting with just one or two drops of our essential oil products and adding a few more if necessary to suit your personal tastes.  With essential oils, the rule "less is more" applies.  We do not recommend using more than 5 drops. Avoiding drafts and placing the drops in different locations on the Diffusion Pad will facilitate diffusion.

None of the statements contained on this website or in any materials or products provided by Pur-Sleep, Inc. have been evaluated by the FDA.