Humidifiers can help bring levels up to their ideal range—saving you itchy skin, chapped lips, and thirsty hands in the process. The trick is placing them strategically, in areas where you spend most of your time. For those who work a desk job, a machine that can sit computer-side would be a smart move. We humans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the moisture: Certain houseplants—especially ones native to more tropical locales—also thrive at higher-humidity levels. So if you have a trailing fern or bright ficus that you work alongside, all the more reason to invest in a humidifier. PureSpa XL 3-In-1 Aroma Diffuser, Humidifier & Mood Light ($39.99) Vitruvi Stone Diffuser ($119) TotalComfort 2-in-1 Humidifier ($69.99) Ortorex Humidifier Air Purifier ($39.95) Wooden Goods Ultrasonic Moon Essential Oil Diffuser ($40) Sysbow Dual Spray Ultrasonic Air Humidifier (59.99) Honeywell Designer Series Cool Mist Humidifier ($69.95) Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She’s spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes.
