Today I had someone ask me a question about whether there's any point in using an ultrasonic vaporiser with just water in it, so I thought I'd post my response in a blog post as well.

When to use an ultrasonic vaporiser with just water

During cold & flu season, when you're trying to sleep at night and you have a dry cough, having a vaporiser in the room moistens the air. The traditional steam vaporisers that you buy at the chemist do a great job of making the air moist, but with a couple of drawbacks.

  1. They heat the water up and after a period of time, the room becomes wet - your bed linen, your windows, your curtains. Fail to dry it out and mould will grow which is dangerous.
  2. They're really very noisy and hard to sleep with for many

The alternative is to use an ultrasonic vaporiser. While they don't create as much moisture in the room, if you keep one close to you, within your personal space, it can still be effective. For this purpose, we usually recommend the Essentials In A Box Ultrasonic Vaporiser (pictured left) because you can not only adjust the level of the vapours coming out, but you can also adjust the amount of vapours coming out. This one can run for up to 8 hours which is plenty of time for overnight. It will turn itself off when the tank is empty.

When to use an ultrasonic vaporiser with essential oils

During the winter months, you can put in essential oils to enhance the help of the vapours in the air. The respiratory blend from doTERRA, Easy Air, is a great oil to help clear the airways and support respiratory health. You can also dilute it in some coconut oil and rub on to the chest or the soles of the feet as you go to bed for added benefit.

At any time of the year, many essential oils can be added simply because you enjoy the scent. Some oils assist in a peaceful sleep, others help with mental alertness and some can help boost energy levels. Whatever the essential oil and the reason you're diffusing it, using an ultrasonic vaporiser instead of an oil burner keeps the oils from degrating in the heat as they aroma is released in to the air. When using essential oils for their therapeutic purposes, it's always best to ensure maximum results and not heat the oils.

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