Want to know a useful tip for relieving stress? Aromatherapy, of course! What’s better than coming home to a room filled with pleasant and gorgeous scents? It’s also good to know that inhaling essential oils can positively impact your mental and physical well-being, hence helping you to alleviate stress!
With these essential oil diffusers, you can now easily unwind after a long and tiring day.
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Top 9 Essential Oil Diffusers in Malaysia
Why it's our top pick?
Getting a good quality diffuser doesn't just benefit the looks of your home nor does it just extend the longevity of it. Rather, how they disperse your quality aromatherapy oils efficiently is the main reason to spend on one.
Take the Young Living Desert Mist Diffuser for instance. It diffuses oils together with water in the form of a humidifier, atomiser and an aroma diffuser. It also has 11 light mode settings and long operation hours, making it a worthy buy for anyone who wants a top-tier performing diffuser.
Overview
Featuring a Moroccan-inspired design, the Young Living Desert Mist Diffuser uses ultrasonic frequency technology to thoroughly break down water and essential oils into microparticles before dispersing them into the air. It can generate waves at 1.7 million per second. This helps it to disperse the aroma evenly and consistently without wastage.
Utilising ultrasonic technology to disperse the oils; the technology ensures that molecules containing essential oils will not be altered as well. Thus, you’ll be able to breathe in the therapeutic compounds found in essential oils directly.
Details
- Functions as a humidifier, atomizer, and aroma diffuser
- Capable of breaking down essential oils and water into millions of microparticles, dispersing them into the air
- Runs for up to ten hours with automatic shutoff
- 11 LED light options including one candle flicker mode
Who is this for?
Want a set-and-forget kind of diffuser? This one is designed to function continuously for 5 -6 hours on high mode, 8 hours on low mode, and up to 10 hours on intermittent mode. However, note that the running time varies according to the type of essential oil and the number of drops used.
Overview
Perhaps you want a timer you can set for a while and have it turned off by itself, say for nighttime. With a diffuser like this, it features warm light settings, which may be useful if you have a child who is afraid of sleeping in the dark. Besides, you can conveniently adjust the settings with the remote control that comes with it instead of having to get off your bed or seat to do it.
Apart from that, the diffuser automatically cuts off power when it runs out of water or when the water level is too low.
Details
- Capacity: 500ML
- Power: AC/DC
- Function: Humidification / Aromatherapy / Fragrance Diffuser
- 7 LED Colors
- Size: 168 x 121x 168 mm
- Timer Mode: 1H/2H/3H/ON
Who is this for?
Besides its cheap price, the diffuser also acts as a humidifier which will benefit those staying in a dry area. For its value, the product has received many positive reviews and 5-star ratings from satisfied buyers.
Overview
The Young Living Feather the Owl Diffuser is perfect for your children's room, not only because of its adorable aesthetics but also due to its kid-friendly features.
Offering 5 white-noise sound options (rain, birds, ocean waves, fan, lullaby) and 10 different LED light options, your child will sleep better with this diffuser in the room. There are even several settings to help your child breathe better or set the mood to focus on schoolwork.
Details
- Refresh™ to help inspire calm breathing
- GeneYus™ for concentrating on projects or schoolwork
- 10 different LED light options and 5 white-noise sound options
- Built-in speaker with five different sound variations
Who is this for?
Quiet and sleek; this diffuser also lends a touch of aesthetics to your baby's room. Moreover, it has a long run time, being able to operate continuously for 5-6 hours on high mode, 8 hours on low mode, and up to 10 hours on intermittent mode! Of course, you can get it for its cute design; many adult shoppers also find its design appealing.
Overview
What makes the doTERRA Petal Diffuser 2.0 great for large rooms is mainly due to its ultra-fine mist which can cover up to 330sqft!
Since it comes in a simple, 3-piece design, a mere beginner would find it easy and convenient to use. The introductory kit comes with 3 bottles of 5ml essential oils in lavender, peppermint, and lemon. And if you want it on for as long as possible, the diffuser operates for 2 or 6 hours continuously and 12 hours intermittently.
Details
- Designed to emit a relaxing mist and soft white ambient light
- Has three timed settings—2 and 6 hours continuous and 12 hours intermittent
- Optional lighting settings: nightlight or light-free
- Ultra-fine mist reaches up to 330 sq. ft.
Who is this for?
With its 2 hours of intermittent diffusing (5 min on and 5 min off), this means you can diffuser a larger space without needing to top up too much essential oil concoction at once.
By getting this set, the brand will be offering free bottles of essential oils. While some shoppers said the oils do not come in full,, they were still satisfied with the quality and performance of the diffuser.
Overview
If you’re looking for a diffuser with advanced lighting features, then consider the Young Living Lantern Diffuser.
With 11 light settings, including an alluring candle-like flicker mode, it will complement any setting. Apart from its diffuser function, it’s also a humidifier and atomizer, giving you bang for your buck.
In terms of capacity, this diffuser can hold 200ml of liquid.
Details
- Functions as a humidifier and atomizer
- Holds 200 ml of water, or 7/8 cup
- Can run for up to 10 hours (1 minute on, 1 minute off) on Intermittent mode
Who is this for?
Looking for a good-looking diffuser? The air diffuser scores high in terms of aesthetics, with many users sharing how elegant it looks, especially with the candle-flicker mode.
When it comes to performance, it can continuously diffuse for 5 hours on high mode, 8 hours on low mode, and 10 hours on intermittent mode. However, run time depends on the type of essential oil and the number of drops used.
Overview
Using essential oils (with water) will not just greatly improve the scent of the room, but also help to deter bacteria that cause bad smells and even kill certain germs; a great reason for pet owners to invest in one.
The Plant Therapy TerraFuse Deluxe Diffuser is designed in a natural stone-clay appearance and has a water capacity of 65ml to cover up to 322 square feet. With its 5 timer settings and ultrasonic technology to break down the oil and disperse it into the air, it'll quickly fill up the room with your oil's aroma efficiently without excess use.
Details
- 3 different modes for light functionality
- 5 timer setting
- Holds a capacity of 65ml of water
- Auto shut off when timer complete or water runs out
Who is this for?
Yearning for a Balinese or Scandinavian-style diffuser? The Plant Therapy Terrafuse Deluxe Diffuser doesn't just ace in appearances but also its features. Fully equipped with five timer settings and ultrasonic technology, it'll help to disperse your aromatherapy oils efficiently.
Overview
Maybe you want a table-side lamp that doubles as a diffuser to help you get to sleep? Opt for this Element Diffuser Lamp which emits light in several warm hues. Designed with ceramic glass and gold aluminium material, the diffuser is great for not just being in the bedroom but also as part of your living room's decor.
Utilising ultrasound technology to disperse the oil and water concoction, the diffusers is able to fill the room without the oil being burned which can change the scent of the oils. It can also run up to 8 hours straight should you want an unassuming diffuser that'll efficiently scent the air without oil wastage.
Details
- Made with gold aluminum base with ceramic glass cover
- Quiet ultrasonic atomization
- Design with 3 different timer indicator
- Automatic off when the water level is low
- Water capacity 280ml
Who is this for?
This diffuser is a must for those who love a good, elegantly designed diffuser to suit any decor trend. Aside from its design, the Element Diffuser Lamp is also great due to its large oil-water diffuser capacity of 280ml. Furthermore, the diffuser is complimented by 3 different timers and adjustable warm lighting which is good for sleep.
Overview
Your car is something you cannot afford to let bad-smelling odour linger. Plus it can be quite costly to fix the smell issue since car fabric will be harder to clean. With that, how about investing in a portable diffuser from MUJI?
The MUJI portable diffuser can work and diffuse aroma continuously if it's kept plugged in via its USB port. Otherwise, it utilises a rechargeable battery and is capable of diffusing aroma wirelessly with an effective range of 0.5m, for as long as 8 hours. Moreover, it is designed to work with a compact fan in it in so that water isn't needed.
Details
- Weighs approximately 80g
- Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery
- Support continuous operation
- Operates for 8 hours fully charged
- Automatic shut-down after 2 hours
Who is this for?
This diffuser isn't just great for its portability, but also the fact that it's kept simple to operate and that it has a relatively long battery life despite its palm-size body. To use, after inserting the oil according to the manual guide, simply twist it until its notification light is turned on and leave it in a strategic spot.
Overview
Some oil blends are great for setting the mood to focus on paper or school work. If you find yourself wanting to indulge in aromatherapy while teaching at work, the MUJI large aroma diffuser might do the trick, being able to cover the likes of living and office rooms.
With a water capacity of 350ml, it can operate up to 3 hours continuously to diffuse smells without emitting loud noises. The diffuser also has a 2-level brightness adjustable LED light to let you set warm, relaxing light tones if needed. Moreover, utilising ultrasonic technology means the diffuser can project smells efficiently without using too many oil droplets.
Details
- Uses ultrasonic to disperse soft fragrance
- 2 LED light setting
- 4 timer setting
- Run for 3 hours in continuous mode
Who is this for?
Teachers or tutors who need to get everyone relaxed in time to focus on their work may opt for this variant. While it is dependent on the oil blends to set the right aromatherapy for class, this diffuser makes the list due to its decent coverage area and unassuming appearance that blends into any space, without being too overpowering.
FAQ:
- Are essential oils safe?
When used properly, most essential oils are safe and will not cause any adverse side effects. With that said, essential oils should always be used in low doses as a high dosage has been associated with tumour development.
Furthermore, it’s always safer to opt for essential oils with concentrations of no higher than 5%. Last but not least, essential oils should never be directly applied to the skin without first being diluted with vegetable oil!
- What essential oils should you avoid?
As children may accidentally swallow essential oils due to their appealing scents, you should always store such items in a place that's out of their reach.
Nevertheless, here’s a non-exhaustive list of highly-toxic essential oils that you should avoid(or at least be mindful of storing it properly) if you have kids at home:
- Camphor
- Tea tree
- Clove
- Lavender
- Wintergreen
- Eucalyptus
- Thyme