Aroma oil Diffuser- How Do We Get the Best One?

It is easy to say but difficult to do. Aroma oil diffuser- one of the most common product we use everyday. But finding the best one is not so easy as there're various fake and normal diffuser in the market that contains chemical. Most of the time we get the fake one that do not suit our health and we face health risk. Read this article fully and know how to choose the best aroma oil diffuser that refreshes our health and boosts our energy.

With more than 45 hours spent researching and testing the best essential oil diffusers on the market, we concluded that the Smiley Daisy Hibiscus Diffuser is the best option available. With a price point below $40, it performs better than other diffusers while still offering fantastic value. After several months of daily long-term testing, the Hibiscus continues to work as well as it did on day one, and we expect many more years of use out of this diffuser. 

We also found that essential oil diffusers are a much safer and healthier alternative to scented candles, and are a fraction of the cost of scented candles when compared on a per hour basis.

      How we found the best essential oil diffusers 

We spent more than 40 hours researching essential oil diffusers in order to find the best products to test. 

We started off by looking at the biggest brands in the category (such as dōTERRA), then expanded our search through subreddits like r/aromatherapy and r/essentialoils. 

We also read through several essential oil and aromatherapy Internet forums, read studies and articles about the benefits of essential oils and diffusing those oils, and read about the diffusers that industry experts recommended. 

Once we knew what to look for, we narrowed our search with a few more criteria:

• Automatic shutoff
• Operating time should be at least 2 hours, but ideally closer to 4 or 6 (or longer) 
• A water capacity of at least 120ml — however more is better 
• A manufacturer’s warranty 

From there, we factored in positive reviews on Amazon and by professional reviewers as well as several interviews with brand representatives to determine which products we should test in-house.  

      What exactly is an essential oil diffuser? 

There are several different types of essential oil diffusers on the market. For this article, we focused on ultrasonic diffusers. Based on our research, ultrasonic diffusers are best for diffusing essential oils because they do not utilize heat in the production of vapor. 

Since heat can have a negative effect on essential oils, ultrasonic diffusers are the best way to get the full benefit of diffusing essential oils. 

Ultrasonic diffusers work by vibrating the water in such a way that it vaporizes into the air. Since the essential oils are mixed into the water, they are carried along with the water. 

Ultrasonic diffusers generate the vapor without any heat, which best preserves the integrity of the essential oil. 

Diffusers are better than any scented candle, because you can put more than 100 different essential oils into them. You can even combine two or more essential oils to create a unique blend. 

While a diffuser does add a small amount of humidity into the air, the design of an ultrasonic humidifier is notably different. 

A humidifier’s primary function is (unsurprisingly) to add humidity into the air. To do this, it utilizes a relatively large tank of water (typically measured in gallons) which is then heated and released into the air. 

An essential oil diffuser has a much smaller tank of water, usually somewhere between 80ml to 350ml. This means that the humidifying effects of a diffuser are relatively minimal when compared to a humidifier. 

However, a diffuser is significantly better at getting essential oils into the air. Most ultrasonic humidifiers have water tanks that are not designed to hold essential oils (discoloration and cracking are common results of experimentation) and a humidifier uses far more energy than a diffuser. 

For those who want aromatherapy benefits and humidity, it is best to use an essential oil diffuser and a humidifier. 

Benefits of essential oils

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years, from cultures as far-reaching as Ancient Egypt and India. 

These oils have been used for a variety of purposes, from spiritual to medicinal, and there are a significant number of modern scientific studies that support the theory that essential oils can be beneficial in a number of very real and quantifiable ways. 

The following are just a few examples of the types of benefits that essential oils can provide: 

         Eucalyptus 

Eucalyptus has been used across many cultures and is often used in over-the-counter medications. When placed near the sinuses or on the chest it helps with congestion and sore muscles. Eucalyptus is particularly useful for diffusers like the ones we are testing — especially when used for congestion. 

          Lavender 

Lavender is typically used for bruises, cuts, and skin irritation. Studies also show that the scent can reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Application on the skin has its uses, however lavender is popular for diffusers because it can create a soothing, relaxing scent in a room. 

          Peppermint 

Used in many OTC remedies, peppermint can also be used as an essential oil in tea or other beverages, and also as a way to soothe the stomach. Studies show that peppermint increases oxygen levels in the blood, and can help a person be more aware. 

          Tea Tree 

Tea tree oil is commonly used directly on the skin, and can be used for everything from acne to fungal infections. 

          Lots of others 

There are literally hundreds of essential oils to choose from, some more useful than others. We recommend you do some research to find a few essential oils that will work best for you. In our article researching and testing essential oils, we discovered quality can greatly vary by brands. Proper use and selection are required to maintain safety and to properly enjoy the benefits of these oils.

       Do you need an essential oil diffuser? 

A surprisingly small number of people actually know what an essential oil diffuser is. When we conducted a poll, only about half knew what an essential oil diffuser was. 

That said, essential oil diffusers are quickly gaining popularity due to a growing interest in the health benefits of essential oils, as well as the fact that scented candles are not as safe as many once thought.