What is the best essential oil diffuser?
Essential oils provide such a wide range of uses and benefits and one of the best ways to appreciate these benefits is by using essential oils aromatically so we’re here to compare and advise you on the best essential oil diffuser for your needs. It is extremely convenient and simple and best of all offers immediate benefits including purifying the air and managing moods and emotions amongst many others.
Due to the volatile aromatic compounds of essential oils, they quickly and easily reach the olfactory system via the olfactory nerve once inhaled. They react immediately with the chemical sensors in the brain via the limbic system thus creating an emotional response. The type of response depends on the individual memories and experiences of the person using the oil. Its effect can be very powerful and bring about feelings such as uplifting, calming, renewing, energizing and soothing.
A diffuser is a simple device used to release essential oils into the air. There are different types of diffusers including nebulizers, ultrasonic diffusers, heat diffuser and evaporative diffusers. We only recommend using a nebulizer or ultrasonic diffuser due to the fact that using heat to diffuse oils will alter the chemical structure of the oil and they will not be as effective.
So lets get to it ……what is the best essential oil diffuser?
1. Neubilizers
A nebulizer uses condensed air to atomize the essential oil and then diffuses/circulates it directly in the air. This type of diffuser does not require water and provides a strong aroma and intense distribution of essential oil. The pump that the nebulizer uses is powerful and it omits a humming noise whilst in use. It’s hardly noticeable to be honest but important to mention.
How it works
An air pump sends condensed air through to the nozzle tube which controls the direction of the oil. A stream of air moves across the nozzle tube and creates a vacuum which sucks up the water and oil mixture from the bottom of the unit up to the top of the feeding tube. The oil is then broken up into micro molecules ready to spray out into the surrounding air. Due to this particular design the nebulizer is able to disperse large amount of oil in a short amount of time.
The Best Essential Oil Diffuser – Nebulizers
doTERRA Aroma Ace (US & Europe)
Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of an advanced aromatherapy system. The Aroma-Ace is a powerful, compact, and easy to use essential oil diffuser system. It has built in on/off timers and output volume control for easy adjustments.
Pro’s:
- Easy and simple to use – Just attach the essential oil bottle and that’s it
- Releases constant oil drops in intense quantities
- No fuss – No water or heat preparation needed
- Covers a large area of 600-800 square feet
- Multiple settings and run times
- Includes one bottle of 15ml On Guard
Con’s
- The device produces a humming sound and is not silent
- Uses more essential oils than other diffusers
- Pricier than an ultrasonic essential oil diffuser
doTERRA Cloud Diffuser (US & Europe)
This is also a waterless essential oil diffuser that quickly permeates essential oils into the air, creating an intensely aromatic experience. This small yet highly durable diffuser contains state-of-the-art, patent-pending technology that provides substantial mist diffusion with low noise output.
Pro’s
- Utilizes a micro air pump and patent-pending technology
- Diffuses straight oil (no water needed)
- White LED light • Maple wood base
- Three customized settings for mist output, run time, and pause time
- Working Hours: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Alternating run/pause timer at intervals of 1, 5, or 10 minutes
- Covers 800–1,000 square feet
- Additional 2-pack of oil holder nozzles available separately
Con’s
- Uses more essential oils than other diffusers
- Pricier than an ultrasonic diffuser
2. The Best Essential Oil Diffuser – Ultrasonic Water Diffuser
This type of diffuser uses water and electronic frequencies are used to create vibrations which subsequently produces an ultra fine mist of essential oil droplets which diffuses out as vapour into the room. The concentration of oil is less than with a nebulizer.
Pro’s
- More affordable than a nebulizer
- Simple to use
- Small amount of essential oil needed
- Heat is not used therefore the chemical structure of the oils are not altered
Con’s
- Less potent and intense than a nebulizer
- Best used to cover a small or medium sized space rather than a large space
- Basic preparation needed by having to fill with water beforehand
Recommended Ultrasonic Diffusers
Aroma Lite (US/EU & MX)
The Aroma Lite diffuser is one of the best and our favorite, essential oil diffuser. It uses real-time atomization technology and creates an ultra-fine mist output of 1–3 microns for maximum diffusion of doTERRA essential oils.
Pro’s
- High functioning – High mist output
- Compact but covers 500 square feet
- Silently and powerfully diffuses essential oils
- Releases essential oils through high frequency oscillation for up to eight hours (depending on mist setting)
- Features four mist output settings and an optional night light
- Real-time atomization technology
- Helps purify and humidify the air
- Designed to be small and compact—perfect for traveling and hotel use
Petal Diffuser (US/EU & MX)
This high quality, affordable, user friendly essential oil diffuser is perfect for both novice and experienced essential oil users who want a reliable, easy-to-use essential oil diffuser.
Pro’s
- Substantial mist output helps purify and humidify the air
- 1, 2, and 4 hour diffuser settings
- Optional LED light
- Ultra-fine mist reaches up to 330 square feet
- Simple, 3-piece diffuser is easy and convenient to use
- Stable and light for the many spaces in your life
Lotus Diffuser (US & Europe)
Modern. elegant and high quality essential oil diffuser that quickly releases essential oils into the air without a sound, and can run for up to three hours.
Pro’s
- Elegant stream of mist quickly fills a space with your favorite essential oils
- 1, 2, and 3 hour diffuser settings
- Optional LED light
- Ultra-fine mist reaches up to 330 square feet
- New, 3-piece model allows for easy access when filling and cleaning
- Slender design takes up minimal surface space while being a great decorative piece
Con’s
- Less potent and intense than a nebulizer
- Best used to cover a small or medium sized space rather than a large space
- Basic preparation needed by having to fill with water beforehand
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