{Essential Oils} Why Every Home Should Have An Oil Diffuser

*This post contains affiliate links to essential oils and other products I talk about in the post. Purchasing them here from my blog is no extra cost to you but I do earn a commission that helps in the cost of running this blog. Thanks for your support! Read full disclaimer here. The simple oil diffuser is an incredibly handy device for any home and has a remarkable number of benefits. If you are going without one of these amazingly useful gadgets in your house, you are missing out. Here are a few reasons why your home should have - and use regularly - an essential oil diffuser.

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They help you relax and sleep

Essential oils are known to help you relax and repair yourself after a hard day’s work. And the oil diffuser is, without doubt, the easiest way to get these soothing elixirs into your bloodstream. Stressed at work? Why not take your diffuser into the office with you - relaxation and calm is only the press of a button away. Put some lavender, chamomile or clary sage into your diffuser for maximum effect.  

They can improve your mood

Sweet orange, scotch pine and vanilla essential oils are all fantastic for use in a diffuser to lift your mood when you are feeling down, tired, or trying to create a romantic atmosphere. Just fill your diffuser with water, tap a few drops of your favorite oil in, and press the button to lift your spirits - it’s as easy as that.

Great for your health

Did you know that some essential oils - such as peppermint, eucalyptus or lemon - can help you reduce inflammation problems and ease congestion? And the great thing about having a diffuser is that you can use it all day - just turn it on and bring it with you as you move rooms.

Perfect for safety

Candles and incense might be nice to use, but when you have children or pets, they can pose a serious health risk. Oil diffusers give you all the benefits of aromatherapy without the risk of burns, scalds, or the starting of fires. To ensure your safety, however, watch out for the type of oils you use. According to Aromatechscent.com, it's important to get oil blends, and essential oils are created to be 100% safe for your home, family, and pets. Some oils on the market are not pure and contain nasty things like parabens, glycols and other potentially harmful chemicals.

Keep insects at bay

While humans love the aroma of essential oils, many types of insect cannot stand them. Mosquitos, moths, fruit and house flies - they are all deterred from coming into your home when you use oils like cedarwood, lemongrass and rosemary, amongst others. And the beauty of a diffuser is that you can just switch it on and it does everything else for you. No need to harm or kill any insects, no chasing flies out of windows with a swatter, and no icky fly paper hanging from your ceilings.

The make you brainier

Finally, who doesn’t want to improve their cognitive function? As mindbodygreen.com point out, oils like peppermint, eucalyptus and lemon are renowned for their adaptogenic qualities, which means they can chill you out when you are stressed, pick you up when you are feeling sluggish, and ultimately help you focus better on important tasks.

OK, so there you have it - every home should have an oil diffuser! What are your thoughts?