This concept applies to essential oils, too. Yes, they're natural and plant-derived, but it's worth taking a closer look before popping just any oil into your diffuser.

Don’t put essential oils directly on your skin. Instead, dilute them first with another oil like jojoba or coconut oil. You can put the mixture in a roller bottle to make it easier to use.

I tested 12 essential oil diffusers to compare their scent quality, design, ease of use and functionality. Three emerged as the best for most people.

Lemon eucalyptus essential oil is distilled from the leaves of the lemon eucalyptus tree. It has many potential benefits, including analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, and ...

Still, essential oil labels tout potential benefits such as relaxation, elevated mood, antifungal properties, and pain relief—and some studies have indeed demonstrated beneficial effects.

Each essential oil has its own unique healing profile, so the first step should be to read up on the individual oils that you’re interested in, says New York-based aromatherapist, Andrea Scalisi.