Is your daily commute stressful? What if you could reduce your stress with aromatherapy on the go?

All you need is one of the best car essential oil diffusers.

Studies show that certain aromas can help us feel relaxed (1). Others can give us a mental boost for better focus (2).

Being calm and alert in rush hour traffic sounds like a winning combination to me!

That’s why I rounded up the top portable essential oil diffusers and reviewed them.

Top Car Essential Oil Diffusers

Take a look below to find one that meets your needs.

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Do essential oils really work for anxiety? Yes, they do.

Several clinical studies show that aromatherapy with essential oils lowers stress and anxiety.

Here’s one fun test they did: Half the patients waiting in a dentist office were treated to either lavender or orange aromas. The other half were exposed to music only or nothing at all.

The patients who had the aromatherapy were calmer and in a better mood than either of the other groups (1).

As a result, I’ve already spoken to my dentist about diffusing essential oils in her office!

Stress-relieving Essential Oils

Lavender is one of the best-studied essential oils for stress and anxiety. But there’s scientific evidence that other fragrances relieve stress, too. [Read more…]

If you’re curious about aromatherapy and how to diffuse essential oils, you’re in the right place.

Perhaps you’re wondering if it’s okay to put essential oils in a humidifier. (Don’t do it. A humidifier is not the same as a diffuser.)

Or you’re asking, “Which are the best essential oil diffusers for the home?”

We’re going to answer those questions and more in our reviews and buying guide to the top diffusers for essential oils.

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