Essential oils are potent plant extracts that capture a plant’s scent and flavor, or “essence.” They are obtained through distillation or mechanical methods such as cold pressing. Once the aromatic ...

Certain essential oils offer different benefits: lavender supports sleep, tea tree is antimicrobial, eucalyptus and peppermint soothe headaches and congestion, and frankincense helps with inflammation ...

Essential oil diffusers spread fragrance throughout your home without a candle's open flame. Our top picks are powerful and ...

Imagine somewhere comfortable, cozy and homely, and clean air and fresh scents are far more likely to spring to mind than damp smells and layers of dust. It is no surprise, then, that air purifiers ...

At first glance, air purifiers and essential oil diffusers seem like they would be natural opponents. One is designed to take particles from the air in your home, and the other is designed to add ...

Editor's note: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) notes some possible risks when using essential oils in proximity to pets. Before buying an oil diffuser, be sure it ...