How To Use Essential Oils In Your Car To Make Your Commute Way Less Stressful

From Prevention

If you find yourself cursing under your breath when the driver in front of you forgets to put a turn-signal on, aromatherapy might help.

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While your sense of sight allows you to see the rage-inducing traffic mishaps unfolding before you, your sense of smell can make you a calmer and more alert driver. Your nose's olfactory bulb—the nerves that receive smell signals—is located right next to the part of the brain that controls memories, emotions, and basic tasks, which means certain smells can improve your mental performance, lower your stress levels, and influence your moods and emotions. (Find out which .)

Want to try aromatherapy on the go? There are plenty of portable essential oil diffusers available on Amazon, and we spotted one on sale today. The VAVA Car Diffuser retails for $36 but is currently marked down to $21.99. The sleek, compact tool fits in a standard cup holder—in fact, it kind of looks like a cup of coffee—and the accompanying USB cord can be plugged into any car charger.

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Don’t worry about the smell being overpowering in a small car cabin—the diffuser features an intermittent diffusing setting that releases scents at 15-second intervals. And, vertical grooves ensure the mist travels upward, dispersing throughout your car.

Grab a set of best-selling essential oils and turn your next commute into an aromatherapy session. It’ll be much better for your mental health than a daily rage-session.

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