Our Complete Review Guide: The Best Aromatherapy Diffuser
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Aromatherapy has long been used for relaxation and well-being. Some people find that aromatherapy helps them unwind, but the NCCIH says little rigorous research shows whether it helps with sleep or other health problems.
Some celebrities, such as Miranda Kerr have spoken about using aromatherapy, but you can enjoy it at home too. Depression needs care from a professional, so aromatherapy should never replace treatment.
One of the best ways to utilize aromatherapy is with an aromatherapy diffuser which is used to spread the essential oils throughout the air.
It can be hard to find the best aromatherapy diffuser to use in your home. There are so many choices on the market, so I've done the work for you. I've gone through many aromatherapy diffuser reviews and I've narrowed it down to what I think are the top 5 on the market.
Grab your favorite oils and let's look at the options.
Best Essential Oil Diffuser Reviews
Portable Ultrasonic Cool Mist Aroma Humidifier by Radha Beauty
The Portable Ultrasonic Cool Mist Aroma Humidifier by Radha Beauty is by far the highest rated aromatherapy diffuser I found. It's compact which makes it easy to transport to wherever you need to use it.
Reviews said that it has an extra-long cord and it's very easy to clean.
It has a night light function with 4 changing colors that can be used with or without the misting function. You can, alternatively, use the misting without the light if you want to.
This diffuser has 2 modes: one for steady stream of mist and one for intermittent misting
InnoGear Portable Ultrasonic Diffuser
The InnoGear Portable Ultrasonic Diffuser is tiny at only 5 and a half inches tall for easy portability.
It holds approximately 100ml of water and can run for 3 hours on the continuous setting or up to 6 hours in intermittent mode.
This diffuser has 7 different color changing mood lights and can be set to be bright or dim.
It has an auto-shut off feature that turns the unit off once the water runs out, so you don’t have to worry about leaving it on when you go to sleep.
It can also be used as a humidifier on dry nights.
URPOWER Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser
In reading through aromatherapy diffuser reviews, the URPOWER Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser didn’t have the highest rating simply because it had less reviews than the other top rated diffusers.
However, the reviews that it did have were phenomenal. People love this diffuser!
It's marketed as a hybrid diffuser and humidifier with a night light. It is not an air purifier or an ionizer, since misting water and oil does not filter particles from the air. It’s one of the larger ones I looked at, holding up to 500ml of water and running up to 10 hours on its continuous setting.
Its larger tank suits bigger rooms. All in all, it's a great choice and may be the best aromatherapy diffuser on this list.
VicTsing Cool Mist Ultrasonic Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser
The VicTsing Cool Mist Ultrasonic Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser is the prettiest of all the top-rated diffusers.
It has a wood grain coating that makes it look like it could just be a beautiful décor item in your home.
But it's much more than that. It holds up to 300ml of water and puts out 30ml of moisture an hour. It can be used as a humidifier to fight that dry winter skin.
This diffuser has 4 different time modes. You can set it for 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours, or you can just turn it on and it will shut itself off as soon as the water runs out.
Taotronics Aroma Diffuser
Taotronics Aroma Diffuser is another that has a beautiful esthetic. It has a tank that alternates through 7 different colors of mood lighting: cyan, aqua, yellow, blue, purple, red, and green.
The base is designed in a light wood grain. Reviews say that it runs quietly and is easy to operate.
I also found that many reviews said that it starts spreading the essential oils almost as soon as you turn it on. It has a large tank that holds up to 300ml of water and run for 8 hours on its continuous setting.
To be honest, before I started researching and using diffusers, I had no idea of the many options there were when choosing the best aromatherapy diffuser. These diffusers add scent and soft light to a room. They don't heal illness, and essential oils are not harmless just because they are natural.
If anyone in your home has asthma, or you have pets, ask your doctor or vet before diffusing oils.
I enjoy having a diffuser at home for its calming scent and soft, colored light. Just treat claims about the healing power of essential oils with caution, since the NCCIH finds it unclear whether lavender aromatherapy helps with anxiety, stress or sleep.
Sources
- Aromatherapy, NCCIH (NIH)
- Lavender: Usefulness and Safety, NCCIH (NIH)
