Himalayan salt lamps are well-loved for their warm ambient glow and air-purifying abilities, but they don't emit any scent. When lit, the salt emits negative ions that deodorize air even without the addition of a diffuser. Aromatherapy salt lamps, however, are a different story. The best ones are designed with a water vapor diffuser or a shallow metal warming dish set into the lamp's top. We searched high and low for the best aromatherapy salt lamp out there, so take a peek below and see which one shines the brightest to you.
Pure Enrichment PureGlow Crystal (Original 2-in-1 Himalayan Salt Lamp & Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser)
Staff pick
Pure Enrichment's PureGlow Crystal salt lamp is a real two-in-one product. Chunks of 100% pure Himalayan salt mined in Pakistan sit in the middle, illuminated by 3 tiny halogen bulbs. The diffuser water tank is perched above the luminous salt pieces, allowing up to 16 hours of continuous use across 160 square feet of coverage. The PureGlow Crystal also offers independent controls that enable the user to run the lamp separately for light only or with the diffuser. Add 3 to 5 drops of your favorite essential oil, and you're well on your way to a fresher smelling home.
Sheoolor Bronze Himalayan Salt Lamp with Ultrasonic Diffuser
Colorful, modern, quiet
Humidifier, salt lamp, diffuser—is there anything the Sheeolor diffuser salt lamp can't do? Cooling mist emanates from the top, and seven LED colors can be looped or set individually for a customized atmosphere. Small Himalayan salt crystals fill the hollow cover, allowing light to pass through, creating a colorful ambiance. Its base conceals a diffuser tank with 4-8 hours of continuous humidifying and scent dispersion. It's silent enough to use in a baby's room or right by your bedside as you fall asleep.
Himalayan CrystalLitez Glass Bowl Aromatherapy Salt Lamp (Square)
Best for one scent (your favorite)
If there's one particular scent that you love most, and consider your signature, then consider Himalayan CrystalLitez's glowy, dimmable bowl of salt rocks. This lamp eschews a water diffuser for the simplicity of applying essential oils directly to the salt. The warmth of the bulb is enough to disperse the scent throughout the room and beyond. Since the scent release method is so close to the bulb, we recommend running the lamp on medium dimness if you plan to leave it on for extended periods.
Himalayan Glow Aromatherapy Natural Salt Lamp
Gets the job done
The cozy amber light emanating from Himalayan Glow's aromatherapy salt lamp creates a welcoming atmosphere, further improved by the addition of fragrances. It's easy to perfume your room for hours; a metal plate is countersunk into the top of the salt where you can add essential oils or even a tea light candle. A neem wood base and a dimmer switch with multiple brightness levels round out this pick, making it suitable for any decor scheme.
eSea Smart WiFi Himalayan Salt Lamp with Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser
Ok Google, relaxation time
With eSea's Smart WiFi Himalayan salt humidifier lamp, relaxation via voice command or app becomes part of your home's routine. I'm a big fan of smart home setups, so finding a salt lamp and ultrasonic diffuser that's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant made me pay attention. Auto shutoff occurs once the water reservoir runs dry, preventing it from overheating or other electrical hazards. Its matching app named Smart Life lets you cycle or keep steady in seven different colors and control how heavy the mist is. This lamp will look great anywhere in any home and is available in dark and blonde wood bases.
Bottom line
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Winnowing out the right aromatherapy salt lamp from a market flooded with endless similar options can be frustrating. Diffuser lamps usually have a water tank meant to add fragrance oils, but some are waterless. If you'd prefer to keep salt and scent separate, then the PureGlow Crystal 2-in-1 salt lamp and diffuser is the way to go. A few drops of essential oil added to its water tank provides a pleasant perfume paired with the air-purifying negative ions released by the salt.
Those who don't mind the chance of one scent binding to their salt lamp, then pick Himalayan CrystalLitez square bowl of salt chunks; it would be a great choice. While its bulb can't change colors, the transparent glass bowl allows the classic amber-pink glow, singular to Himalayan salt lamps, to come through—and it's dimmable.
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