subject: What's The Best Essential Oil Diffuser For You? [print this page] Essential oil is a concentrated liquid containing aromatic compounds from plants. In short, they are oils extracted from plants -- extremely good smelling plants! One of the biggest gifts to us from nature, essential oils can be dispersed into the air by devices called diffusers, and their lovely aromas can fill a room with relaxing, energizing, or health-promoting smells.
Spas use them regularly as part of their therapeutic services, such as during massages, scrubs, and facials. But you don't need to go to a high-priced spot in order to get the benefits of aromatherapy. In fact, you can use essential oils right in your own home and turn it into a relaxing retreat from the world. The trick is, you need to know how to choose the best essential oil diffuser for your purposes.
Candle diffuser - this version uses a bowl with a candle inside. A few drops of oil are placed in the bowl, and the heat from the flame causes the oil to evaporate into the air.
Lamp rings -- oil is dropped onto the ring and placed over the lamp, and the heat from the electric bulb causes the oil to evaporate and disperse through the air. However, these types of diffusers should be used with caution because they are hard to monitor and can lead to fires if too hot of a bulb wattage is used.
Fan diffuser -- this diffuser does not need heat. In order to release the oil aroma, the oil is absorbed by a small pad. The fan diffuser blows cool air across the pad, dispersing the oils through the air.
Nebulizers -- this diffuser is controlled with a motor at its base. The oil poured into the nebulizer is processed and turned into a vapor that wafts into the air. No heat source is required.
Electric nebulizer - this version uses both a fan and a heat source to quickly disperse the essential oils into the air.
Depending on the type of environment that you plan to use it in, the type of diffuser can be crucial. For instance, if you live in a place that is very hot and has no air conditioning, you would probably want the diffuser that does not depend on a heat source. Likewise, if you are unable to constantly monitor the diffuser and would have to leave the room for extended periods of time, a diffuser without a heat source would also be best. The same goes for people with small children, who might accidentally knock over a heat using diffuser and harm themselves.
On the other hand, heat diffusers offer one of the easiest and most practical ways to disperse essential oils through the air. If you don't have an electrical source, then the nebulizer that plugs into a wall socket isn't going to do you much good!
Now that you know the various diffusers available, you can start to fill your home with the aromas that suit you best. Purchase a diffuser today and turn your living or working place into a stress-free retreat!
