If you’re into natural living, you’ve probably heard about using essential oil diffusers to boost your health, energy, or sleep. These handy devices are great for all that and more. We’ve narrowed down the top 10 reasons to use an essential oil diffuser every day.

1. **Relaxation and Sleep**
Essential oils are fantastic for unwinding after a long day. Diffusers are the easiest and most lasting way to get these oils into your bloodstream. Keep one at work for lunch breaks, have one ready at home after work, or set one on your bedside table to help you sleep better.
Recommended oils: chamomile, lavender, clary sage

2. **Mood Elevation**
Diffusers can also create an energizing mood. They’re great for lifting your spirits, setting a positive atmosphere for meetings or gatherings, helping you get going on slow mornings, or creating a romantic setting.
Recommended oils: sweet orange, jasmine, rose, scotch pine, sandalwood, vanilla

3. **Ward Off Illness**
Using a diffuser can help keep colds, flu, and other illnesses at bay. Essential oils are anti-microbial and can boost your immune system. Some diffusers also work as humidifiers, keeping your airways moist and healthy.
Recommended oils: tea tree, sage, rosemary, grapefruit, lemon, thyme

4. **Breathe Easier**
Essential oils can reduce inflammation and congestion, helping you breathe easier. If you have allergies or other breathing issues, try diffusing oils in the rooms you use most.
Recommended oils: peppermint, rosemary, lemon, eucalyptus

5. **Pain Relief**
While applying oils directly to the skin is common for pain relief, using a diffuser can extend their effects. This is great for headaches, sore joints, and overworked muscles.
Recommended oils: ginger, chamomile, lavender, eucalyptus, clary sage, rosemary, bergamot

6. **Improve Cognitive Function**
Diffusing essential oils can boost your brainpower. Many oils have adaptogenic qualities, helping you relax when stressed and giving you a lift when sluggish. They can also balance hormones and improve cognitive function over time.
Recommended oils: peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon, pine

7. **Safer Alternative to Candles & Incense**
For those with pets or small children, diffusers are a safer option than candles or incense. You get the benefits of aromatherapy without the risk of burns or spills.
Recommended oils: any

8. **Repel Insects**
Diffusers can help keep mosquitoes, flies, and other insects away from your home.
Recommended oils: clove, lemongrass, rosemary, cedarwood

9. **Keeps You Cool**
In the summer, using minty essential oils in a diffuser can help you stay cool without running the air conditioner all day.
Recommended oils: peppermint, eucalyptus, spearmint, wintergreen

10. **Saves Money**
Using a diffuser can save you money by reducing doctor visits, lowering electric bills, cutting down on coffee, and boosting productivity.
Recommended oils: all

If you don’t have an essential oil diffuser yet, choosing one can be overwhelming with so many options available.

When buying essential oils, make sure to choose 100% pure oils without additives.