When Were Diffusers Invented?

More than 5000 years ago, Egyptians initiated the art of extracting valuable essences from plants. Two hundred years later, it was the Greeks who invented the distillation process. During this time burning the oils was the method of diffusing.

How long have diffusers been around?

Essential oils and their uses have been documented as far back as AD 1000 where healers would use extracts from plants as treatment. These oils can be rubbed into the skin or diffused into the air where they can bind to receptors in the lungs as well as smell receptors that may stimulate the central nervous system.

Do diffusers actually clean the air?

An ultrasonic diffuser also produces negative ions, which help to freshen the air by removing dust particles. These negative ions bind to dust particles, making them heavier and dropping them to the ground, which leaves your air feeling refreshed.