Aromatherapy is the alternative and natural way for stress relief and wellness through the use of scents. The assumption in this practice is in the belief that the use of fragrant essential oils, or aromatherapy, can relax the mind or modify one’s mood, even lower blood pressure. This non-intrusive practice is gaining popularity among a lot of people. Many subscribe to the benefits of essential oil fragrances through the most common practice using aromatherapy diffusers. Aromatherapy diffusers can take different forms and they are not high-tech devices.

One can usually find aromatherapy diffusers in these following forms:

1. Candles – this is one of the most common types out in the market and the most convenient for those who do not want to bother with buying and storing essential oils. There are candles that are already infused with specific essential oils that one wants.

One can also use a conventional candle as an aromatherapy diffuser by simply adding essential oil to the melted wax of a candle. The process is simple. Light a candle and let the wax melt. Put out the candle and add the oil into the melted wax. Light the candle and enjoy the fragrance.

2. Lamp rings – this aromatherapy diffuser features a lamp and terra cotta ring where you can put the essential oil in. The heat from the lamp diffuses the essential oil into the air allowing you to enjoy its fragrance.

3. Fan diffuser – as the name implies, this type of aromatherapy diffuser uses a fan to dissipate the essential oil into the air. In this type of diffuser, the oil source is an absorbent pad with some aromatherapy essential oil.

4. Electric heat diffuser – this uses a heating device and an electric fan to dissipate the aromatherapy essential oil into the air.

5. Nebulizer – some say that this method is the most effective since it “nebulizes” or distributes the molecules of the essential oil evenly into the air.