An Aromatherapy Diffuser plays an important role in diffusing the aroma throughout the room in which it is placed. It is an essential device to reap the benefits of the essential oils.

Aromatherapy diffuser comes in different shapes and designs. There are even diffusers in the form of jewelry so that you can wear it always. In this way the oil is always close to you. Electric diffusers are also available which spread the aroma more quickly by evaporating them using the heat.

It is found that ancient Chinese and Egyptians used aromatherapy. It was used as a perfume initially and later it was used to get the benefits of its healing properties. Now-a-days aromatherapy finds its place in massages, candles, soaps, and bath oils. An aromatherapy diffuser is used to disperse of the aroma faster.

Using Electric or Candle Diffusers

Most of the people are using natural diffusers. In these you have to place a drop or two of the essential oils and it diffuses naturally through air. The aromatherapy diffusers in the market use heat source for evaporating the essential oil so that it is spread in the air faster.

There are candle diffusers where oil is hold on top and a candle is lit at the bottom to heat that oil. These are available in different shapes and sizes. You can find a design that can fit into your room easily. Such diffusers usually made of metal, ceramic, and soapstone.

The electric aromatherapy diffusers also work on the same principle except that heat is generated through electricity instead of a candle. In these diffusers there are usually two bowls. One is used to hold the oil and the other holds the heating element. Most of them come with a lid. You can remove the lid when it is in use and close it when not in use.

You might have seen bathroom deodorizers. Similar to that model there are aromatherapy diffusers in the market. The essential oils are place in the pad and you can change it according to your taste. It is claimed that the oil spread through a 500 sq. ft. room in about 5 minutes and remain so for 3 hours.