When you’re feeling overwhelmed or in the mood for something beautiful, the scent of an uplifting or soothing essential oil – like peppermint, lavender, or eucalyptus – can be a much-needed stress reliever. You don’t have to light a candle to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy: the best essential oil diffusers provide a continuous fragrance and fine mist distribution and can transform any living room, bedroom or bathroom into a kind of oasis.
Many essential oil diffusers come with rainbows of beautiful LED lights and act as night lights and humidifiers that can literally help you breathe easier – a potential source of comfort when you’re stressed out. There are all types of essential oil diffusers on the market from atomizer diffusers (which use a larger amount of essential oil but diffuse a more concentrated scent) to ultrasonic diffusers (which vibrate to release a cool mist of fine particles ). Almost all of them are also compact and often come with automatic shutdown and timer options. Many of them are above all beautiful to look at, available in smooth porcelain, wood grain and with simple decorative cutouts.
Below we’ve rounded up 23 of the best essential oil diffusers for aromatherapy and wellness from brands like Vitruvi, Asakuki, Innogear and Urpower available at major retailers like Amazon and Target. They may be just the thing for finding some spa-like tranquility during anxious times.
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