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Whenever I have an ailment or issue, I typically find that there’s an essential oil that can help me. Whether I’m trying to create a relaxing environment to sleep in or to get rid of a pesky headache, I often find an essential oil can do the trick.
You can use essential oils in various ways, but one of the most common and effective ways is through a diffuser. Diffusers are commonly used in bedrooms, offices, yoga studios, spas and more.
Article Overview
- How To Use A Diffuser
- Benefits To Diffusing Oils
- Diffuser Winners
- Unranked Reviews
- Young Living Oils & Diffuser Recipes (Video)
- Essential Oil Diffuser Combinations
- How Long You Can Diffuse Oils
How To Use An Essential Oil Diffuser
Diffusers are pretty straightforward. Here’s how you use them:
- Add water to the diffuser (be sure not to overfill)
- Add a few essential oil drops to water (3-5 drops per 100ml of water; you can use more oil for stronger smell)
- Place the cover back on
- Plug into outlet
- Turn on
9 Benefits Of Diffusing Essential Oils
An essential oil diffuser disperses water vapor and essential oils into the air. Depending on the oil(s) you diffuse, you could experience the following benefits.
- Helps with relaxation/sleep
- Improves mood
- Keeps illness away
- Reduces inflammation and congestion
- Reduces pain
- Repels insects
- Improves focus
- Makes the space smell good
- Purifies and humidifies the air
Best Essential Oil Diffuser Winners
We chose our top picks based on the following criteria:
- Runtime
- Price
- Color options
- Warranty
- Capacity
- Square footage covered (the higher this number, the stronger & more effective for oils to be diffused into the air)
URPOWER Essential Oil Diffuser Review
#1
The URPOWER Essential Oil Diffuser is our #1 pick for best ultrasonic diffuser due to its low price and quality performance. Quality essential oils can be expensive, so why not save money on your diffuser?
This diffuser has a variety of features including mist settings, color options, brightness options and best of all, it’s pretty affordable. The only major downside is that it only has a 90-day warranty.
One of my teammates has this product and says it is the most powerful diffuser she owns in pushing out the scent. She also raves that it is easy to clean.
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InnoGear Essential Oil Diffuser Review
#2
Except for the color, this InnoGear Essential Oil Diffuser looks nearly identical to the URPOWER we reviewed above. It has many of the same features and is similarly priced. So why is it ranked #2 instead of #1?
The only feature it lags behind on is that it can’t cover as large a room as the URPOWER diffuser above. If this isn’t a big deal to you, feel free to purchase this diffuser instead.
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VicTsing Essential Oil Diffuser Review
#3
This VicTsing Essential Oil Diffuser has a wood grain finish which gives it a modern look. It can run for a maximum of 8 hours and has 7 LED light colors to choose from in a dim or bright setting.
However, It only covers about 100 square feet which will make it less effective than our top 2 picks for spreading the scent in your space.
My teammate also owns this diffuser but says, that while it is pretty, the oil scents are too subtle for her taste.
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Other Essential Oil Diffusers
Below you’ll find an alphabetical listing of other diffusers we’ve reviewed.
doTERRA Petal Diffuser Review
The doTERRA Petal Diffuser has different mist and light settings to fit your desires. This product claims to reach 330 square feet, making it one of the most powerful at diffusing the scent and essential oil qualities into your space.
Unfortunately, there are complaints about the diffuser leaking or not working after a short period of time. This diffuser is also much more expensive than competitors, which is another reason why it’s not in our top three.
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Radha Essential Oil Diffuser Review
Radha is inexpensive, has many features and positive reviews. This diffuser has a simple, modern design that can be lit up with 7 different color LED lights to help create the ambiance you desire. There are a couple of downsides including a beep sound it makes when it auto turns off and some buyers say it stopped working within a year of buying it.
This diffuser covers the largest square footage in this review at 350 square feet. If you’re looking for an essential oil diffuser for a larger space or to deliver a strong scent, this is your best option.
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Young Living Oils & Diffuser Recipes
Young Living oils are commonly raved about because they use plants that are grown for the sole purpose of essential oil creation, so the best part of the plant is being used. They are 1st distillation, 100% therapeutic essential oils. This is the brand that my teammate, Michelle, uses exclusively. She is also the one who provided all the helpful diffuser feedback above.
Check out the video below for some popular essential oil blend recipes to use in your diffuser. If you’re interested in Young Living oils (or their diffusers which are more expensive but even better than the great ones listed in this review), visit my teammate’s Young Living site to learn more.
Best Essential Oil Combinations
Before using any of these combinations, read your diffuser’s manual to make sure you are using the correct oils and water in the appropriate amounts.
You can find the majority of these different fragrances from Now Essential Oils.
- If you need to focus:
- 2 drops wild orange
- 2 drops peppermint
- 70 mL water
- For a clean scent:
- 2 drops lavender
- 2 drops lemon
- 2 drops rosemary
- 70 mL water
- To eliminate an odor:
- 2 drops lemon
- 1 drop melaleuca/tea tree
- 1 drop cilantro
- 1 drop lime
- 70 mL water
- For respiratory support (especially during the winter months):
- 1 drop lemon
- 1 drop eucalyptus
- 2 drops peppermint
- 1 drop rosemary
- 70 mL water
- To repel bugs:
- 1 drop lemongrass
- 1 drop thyme
- 1 drop eucalyptus
- 1 drop basic
- 70 mL water
- Boost the immune system:
- 1 drop rosemary
- 1 drop clove
- 1 drop eucalyptus
- 1 drop cinnamon bark
- 1 drop wild orange
- 70 mL water
- For bedtime:
- 2 drops lavender
- 2 drops chamomile
- 2 drops vetiver
- 70 mL water
- Energy boost:
- 2 drops wild orange
- 2 drops frankincense
- 2 drops cinnamon
- 70 mL water
How Long Should You Diffuse Essential Oils?
First, read your diffuser and oil’s instructions on how to best use them together. The length of time you diffuse oils can vary based on the oils you are diffusing and the purpose. Some sources say no longer than 20 minutes while others say you should exceed 1 hour.
Essential Oil Uses
If you’re curious about the benefits and uses of various essential oils, read our Essential Oils Guide. It includes descriptions of some popular essential oils and their uses.
What is your favorite essential oil and why?
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