The holidays should be about joy, togetherness, and relaxation at the end of another year. However, we’d be stretching the truth if we said the holidays aren’t a little stressful. Between long travel days, tough weather, and bills, it’s not always a breeze.

To keep calm this holiday season, treat yourself to some essential oils, and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of aromatherapy in your own home. If you don’t yet own an oil diffuser, it’s the perfect time to pick one up. 

Here are a few of the amazing features of today’s essential oil diffusers, and some tips to keep in mind when selecting and using different oils in your space. 

Know Your Diffuser Types 

There are dozens of different diffusers on the market, but they can all be sorted into four main categories. 

The first is the nebulizing diffuser, which uses a system of high-tech tubes to atomize essential oils and deliver a fine mist into the air. The key advantage of the nebulizer is the purity of the oil dispersed – the machine needs no water or other substance to function.

Heat diffusers rely on an electric-powered heat unit to bring the temperature of the oil up to the point that it’s broken down into microparticles and evaporates. These units run quietly and efficiently, although high temps may alter the chemical composition of your oils.

Next, we have evaporative diffusers, which simply use airflow to send oil particles floating through the air with ease. It’s a low-maintenance way to enjoy various scents, but you might not reap the full range of therapeutic benefits from this method.

Finally, if you want to add some water to the mix and boost the humidity of your environment, find yourself an ultrasonic humidifier with an essential oil tray. These machines are extremely versatile and give you a high level of control over the atmosphere of your home.

You can orchestrate the ideal conditions you desire in terms of humidity, essential oils, aromatherapy, and even the timing and quantity of the substances you disperse. Few appliances offer this degree of control at the price point of an ultrasonic humidifier. 

While you may have to spend a bit of time on cleaning and maintenance, the power of a humidifier/diffuser combo machine can’t be overstated. It’s the perfect entry point to essential oils if you want to take your first step into this world.

Build Your Collection of Oils

With the perfect machine selected and ready to rock, it’s time to develop your collection of essential oils and enjoy the many benefits that await.

Start with some simple, standalone products like peppermint (to boost energy) or lavender (to relieve stress), then start moving into different blends and more experimental plants.

Everyone reacts differently to various plants, and the only way to discover the true effects of each oil is to try them out for yourself. It’s also worth playing around with settings on your diffuser to see what matches best with particular oils. Try diluting them with water and using them at different times in the day to get the best results. Embrace experimentation!

Enjoy the Holidays in Full

Having an essential oil diffuser in the home is a year-round pleasure, but it’s a must-have during the holiday season. Peppermint, sandalwood, rose, and chamomile are all classic oils that add to the relaxing and pleasant vibes of the holidays.

You can even find specific holiday oil blends to truly raise spirits at your next gathering. Finally, if you still need to figure our a gift for friends or family, you can’t go wrong with a diffuser and a hand-selected array of your favorite essential oils.