A humidifier isn’t made to have essential oils in its water storage tank. The type of plastic they’re made from, usually ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), isn’t designed to hold oils long-term.

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The most common way to use essential oils is to inhale them, both for their scent and therapeutic properties. However, they can also be used diluted with a carrier oil and applied to the skin.