This vaporizer has been designed to operate at a low temperature allowing it to gently vaporize pure Essential Oils without causing them harm or leaving a burning odour. It avoids the use of hot,oily water, eliminates volatile naked flames, messy hot candle wax, remains cool to touch and will not overheat. It is extremely safe for areas where children are active or asleep and for resthomes or rooms where the elderly are residing.