What is The Best Humidifier for Essential Oils?

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Humidifiers and Essential oils are a match made in Heaven. You already need a device to help humidify the air in your home, so why not take advantage and add a little bit of freshness to the air?

We already know aromatherapy has relaxing properties that can even do good work for your skin. Lemon, sandalwood, tea tree, patchouli, myrrh essential, lavender, or whatever fragrance is your favorite, there is an essential oil out there for you.

Best Humidifier for Essential Oils Comparison

Essential Oils + Humidifiers = Love

Massaging essential oils directly on your skin can make it healthy and radiating but adding them to your humidifier will turn them into a mist, a process which also delivers a series of benefits. Essential oils have the capacity to decrease fungi and bacteria when they are diffused, which automatically results in cleaner air for you and your family. Because of their powerful aromatherapy properties, they also help people sleep better. Oils like rosemary and eucalyptus can reduce lung inflammation and alleviate heavy mucus symptoms when you’ve caught the flu. They’re great for helping you sleep better because they alleviate symptoms for people who are suffering from asthma, allergies, or chronic bronchitis.

What Oils Can You Use?

Some tips on best humidifier essential oils. Oils like lavender, lemon, or basil are great for helping people concentrate and gain mental clarity. If you opt for essential oils that are made from sandalwood, for instance, you can also increase the blood flow of your pineal gland. They are even good for supporting emotional health because they help people calm down and distress. They are a much safer alternative to candles, which can’t be left unsupervised, for obvious safety reasons. Even more, it is believed that candles sometimes have wicks that contain heavy metal and, once they are burned, they are also easily inhaled.

Other Uses

Did you know that essential oils can also help repel insects? Oils like lavender, lemongrass, or peppermint are known for chasing away mosquitoes and flies. They can be used both outdoors and indoors, so if you’ve ever wanted to enjoy a glass of wine on the patio, but those tasty buzzers wouldn’t leave you alone, here is a practical and very aromatic solution. Also, the oil cleansing method is one thing we can watch out for in using essential oils. This method turns out to be beneficial for all skin types and a must-try.

The Top 7 Best Humidifiers for Essential Oils Reviews

Acting as both a diffuser and a humidifier, the VicTsing is one of the nicest-looking units we’ve ever seen. It’s available in a wide range of colors, with a beautiful wood-imitating pattern. Just by adding a few drops of essential oils into the 300 ml tank, you can benefit from amazing fragrances that freshen up the air inside your home. The humidifier can also be used without the oils if need be. It features an automatic shutdown function that detects when the reservoir inside is out of water. The humidifier will automatically turn off, for your own safety.

There are 4 different setting modes, that allow the diffuser to work at scheduled intervals of 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours, or continuous. You can also select between standard and strong mist output. These 2 settings together will determine how long it takes before the water reservoir needs a refill. Even if the advertised time frame is between 6 to 8 hours, the actual period depends on the 2 factors aforementioned. The diffuser has 7 different LED lights to choose from, as well as 2 brightness settings. When you’re adding water to the reservoir, pay attention to the mark and don’t exceed the MAX limit, because less water actually determines a higher mist output.

Pros

• Pretty quiet.
• Possibility to turn off the light at night.
• Multiple color options.
• Auto shutdown feature when the tank is out of water.

Cons

• The device makes a beeping sound when running out of water (could be annoying if it happens during the night).
• Essential oils are sold separately.

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At first sight, the OliveTech diffuser has a pattern pretty similar to the VicTsing, as they both imitate a wood grain finish. But there’s more than just 1 similarity between these 2 products. With the OliveTech diffuser, you have the same 7 LED color options and the same time and mist control settings (timer can be switched from 1 to 3 or 6 hours or set on “continuous”; the mist control setting can either be for strong or weak mist output). It also shuts down automatically when the 400 ml tank runs out of water. Being an ultrasonic device, it’s also quieter compared to larger humidifiers.

As you order your own OliveTech diffuser humidifier, you will receive the device itself, as well as an adapter, a measuring cup, and the user manual. You simply add a few drops of your favorite oils into the water and you’re good to go.

Pros

• BPA-free product.
• 7 different LED colors to choose from.
• Auto shut down feature.
• 18 months warranty, 45-day money-back guarantee.

Cons

• The device emits a sound before shutting down due to a lack of water.
• Requires power outlet, no USB connectivity.

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And we have yet another humidifier that imitates wood grain. Can’t really say it’s bothering us, but we would have liked some pattern diversity (maybe a casing that imitates river stones?). Adding essential oil to the unit is simple: just make sure the diffuser is placed on a flat surface, add water and a few drops of oil and there you have it!

The “Mist” button allows you to shuffle between the different time modes, which are the standard 1, 3 or 6 hours, or continuous. The “Light” button shuffles between the 7 different LED colors, which are available in both bright and dim options.

The ultrasonic technology guarantees no bothering noise, although the diffuser does emit a slight beeping sound when the device runs out of water. The sound isn’t disturbing, but if you’re a light sleeper, it could wake you up. To make sure that doesn’t happen, just fill the reservoir with water before going to bed and it should last you the entire night. The kit contains pretty much the essential items: the diffuser itself, the power cord, a measuring cup, and the user manual.

Pros

• The device automatically shuts down when the tank is empty.
• 7 different LED colors to choose from.
• ​ BPA-free product.

Cons

• Essential oils are sold separately.

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Put your hands together for the ASAKUKI oil diffuser, a model that’s slightly different compared to the ones we’ve reviewed before. The water tank is an obvious improvement, as it can hold half a liter of water (preferably distilled). As far as the timer is concerned, the configuration is also a bit different: you can opt for continuous, steady-on, 1-hour, 2-hour, and 3-hour modes. The AKASUKI also integrated the automatic turn-off feature, which is really a must when you’re dealing with electronics that function on water.

Inside the humidifier, there is a 2.4 MHz vibrating plate that breaks the water down into molecules which are then released into the air, in the shape of a fine mist. When setting the device to low output, it can still release 30 ml per hour and the higher setting goes up to 50 ml per hour. With this particular diffuser, the 7 changing LED colors are a lot more visible, since only the lower part of the device is wood grain imitation and the rest is more transparent.

Pros

• 7 changing LED colors.
• Generous 500 ml water tank.
• Auto shut down feature.

Cons

• Essential oils are sold separately.

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The InnoGear oil diffuser is a small unit with a water tank capacity of only 100 ml. But you got to love how this little fellow can fit on the nightstand. You’d think that a unit this small doesn’t have much juice in it, but it seems to deliver pretty much everything else that all the other diffusers bring to the table. You can choose between 2 mist outputs, one that’s intermittent and one that’s continuous.

The 7 different LED colors are there to set the mood and the auto shutdown feature is there to make sure nothing bad happens when the diffuser tank runs out of water. The mist buttons toggle the mist output and the color coding is pretty neat: you have green whenever the diffuser is set to eliminate intermittent mist (30 by 30 seconds) and red when the mist output is continuous. InnoGear promises enough power to work from 7 to 9 hours when set to continuous and about 9 to 11 hours on intermittent.

Inside the package, you will find one diffuser, the user manual, and the power adapter. There are no essential oils included, but you can easily order your favorites together with the InnoGear. Make sure that you give the diffuser a 1-hour rest when the tank runs out of water. You will also have to clean it after every 3 refills, just to make sure there’s no mold or bacteria forming inside the reservoir.

Pros

• Auto shut down feature.
• A very compact unit that can fit almost anywhere.
• Comes with 12 12-month warranty.
• 7 LED changing colors.

Cons

• Can only hold 100 ml of water.
• No essential oils included.
• Has to rest at least 1 hour before reusing it.

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This URPOWER diffuser is very similar to the InnoGear, as they both feature a 100 ml water tank which, in our opinion, isn’t the most generous of choices. It is, however, compact in size, up to a point where it can rest on your nightstand, no matter how small it is. There’s the forever-present auto turn-off feature for when the reservoir runs out of water. With a couple of drops of essential oils added to the water, you’ll benefit from the best aromas. Adding water is super easy: just lift off the cover, add water by using the measuring cup that’s included in the package, and then add 2 or 3 drops of your favorite oils. Put the cover back in place and enjoy.

The URPOWER is available in 3 different colors but also features an LED with 7 different color options. On the front side of the unit, there is a convenient light that notifies you of the current mist output status. A green light will be activated when the diffuser is set to intermittent mode, which should deliver about 6 hours of mist output before running out of water. A red light will indicate the continuous mode activation, but the functioning time is reduced to 3 hours before a refill is required.

Pros

• Can be used just as a humidifier, no oil is needed.
• Features LED lights with 7 different color options.
• Auto shut down feature.
• Very silent unit.

Cons

• 100 ml water tank, requires frequent refill.

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You could say that we saved the best for last. The Everlasting Comfort unit is a humidifier that, amongst many other cool features, comes with an essential oils tray to allow you to fragrance up the room, while doing a mighty fine job of raising the humidity level inside the house. The 1.6-gallon water tank can deliver a mist output of 270 ml per hour, which is pretty impressive in comparison with the other products we’ve looked over today. Once you’ve added the drops of your favorite scent, there is a fan that helps them circulate into the mist, so they can be released in the room together with it.

The nozzles rotate at a 360-degree angle, which means that you control in which direction the mist is dispersed. The auto-shutdown feature is activated when the humidifier doesn’t detect any more water inside the tank. It’s important to know that when you take apart the unit for refilling, you have to place a towel at the bottom of the tank to make sure condensation doesn’t end up on the floor.

Another cool selling point of the Everlasting unit is that you don’t have to worry about purchasing and exchanging filters. But note that there are chances of the humidifier spreading out fine white dust that’s caused by water rich in minerals, so you may want to switch from tap water to demineralized water. There is a blue night light that could be soothing, but you can turn it off while the humidifier is still running.

Pros

• The front knob controls the amount of mist.
• Generous 1.6-gallon water tank.
• Auto shut down feature.
• Blue night light integrated into the unit.
• 360 degrees rotating nozzles.
• No filter change is needed.

Cons

• May dissipate fine white dust.

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The Bottom Line

Before jumping to any conclusions, it’s really important to know what you’re most interested in when searching for a diffuser humidifier: the diffusing or the humidifying. If you’re really interested in raising the moisture inside your home significantly, there’s no doubt that the Everlasting product is the best choice among all those listed above.

The water tank is the first indicator that shows this product is designed to solve problems with dry air. The essential oil tray located on the side of the unit is just a bonus. However, since this product is “fancier” compared to the rest of the humidifiers in this review (mainly because it actually humidifies the air), it’s also twice, maybe 3 times more expensive than the others.

However, if you’re not that preoccupied with raising humidity, but rather freshening up the air inside your home, a 300 ml water tank should be more than enough. That’s why we picked the VicTsing. You have to admit; that this onion-shaped wood-patterned product is kind of cute. Aside from being cute, it’s also available in a lot of chromatic combinations. Even more, the integrated LED light can basically offer a lot of look customizations, so you can end up having a diffuser that looks just the way you want it to look.

It has all the features that are needed from a humidifier that works with essential oils: it’s quiet enough for you to sleep with it inside the room, you can set the mist output to be as mild or as strong as you want, and there is also an auto turn off feature for when the device runs out of water. It’s kid and pet-friendly, takes up very little space and you have 4 different time-setting modes to choose from. As far as we’re concerned, this unit has the look, the features, and the price to be the best mini humidifier/diffuser that works with essential oils.

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