Discover the secret to a restful night with our Sleepy Essential Oil Blend!
Over-the-counter sleep aids might seem like a quick fix, but they can often do more harm than good. These commercial sleeping pills come with a long list of potential health side effects, short-term memory and attention issues, and even the risk of addiction.
Luckily, aromatherapy offers an alternative natural and healthy solution. Essential oils harness the calming power of nature to help you rest better, but navigating the myriad of options can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve formulated a blend containing the finest essential oils for sleep.
Read on to discover more about our Sleepy Essential Oil Blend and how it can transform your nights!
Does Aromatherapy Work for Sleep?
Absolutely! Essential oils are renowned for transforming your sleep environment into a serene haven. Their pleasant, calming aromas create an atmosphere more conducive to relaxation and rest. These delightful scents appeal to our olfactory senses and have profound physiological effects. Moreover, essential oils contain unique chemical constituents that can deeply relax the body and mind, helping to center your thoughts and promote restfulness. For instance, Lavender Essential Oil is famous for its linalool content, known to reduce stress and anxiety. In contrast, Chamomile Oil’s apigenin component has mild sedative properties that can ease you into a peaceful slumber.
What’s in Sleepy Essential Oil Blend?
Bergamot Essential Oil
Unlike other citrus oils that are known to be energizing, the citrusy, warm, and floral scent of Bergamot Essential Oil is very calming. Bergamot Essential Oil promotes sleep through its calming properties. Aside from aiding sleep, according to one study, Bergamot Oil also helps soothe stress-induced anxiety1.
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Grapefruit Essential Oil has your back to prepare you for a good night’s rest! Like its citrus oil counterparts, Grapefruit Oil is also very effective in improving one’s mood, which is beneficial when resting.
Moreover, Grapefruit Essential oil has also effectively reduced stress levels, according to a study2.
Lavender Essential Oil
This blend would not be complete without Lavender Essential Oil. Lavender Oil has been used worldwide to naturally induce relaxation and sleep. According to a study3, Lavender Essential Oil will not only help you fall asleep but also improve the quality of your sleep, so you’ll wake up energized the next day.
The fresh, floral, and fruity scent of lavender is so soothing that it can also help ease anxiety, as found in a study.4
Ho Wood Essential Oil
Ho Wood Essential Oil’s floral and woody aroma, with a camphoraceous note, helps set a comfortable atmosphere that will help you drift off to sleep.
Sleep Essential Oil Blend Benefits
Calms
The Sleepy Essential Oil Blend is designed to calm the mind and body. Its calming, soothing properties help relieve restlessness, making it easier to drift into a peaceful slumber.
Centers
The oils in Sleepy Essential Oil Blend work synergistically to help ease stress and quiet the mind, creating an environment perfect for restorative sleep. By centering your thoughts and fostering a profound sense of calm, this blend makes it easier to let go of daily worries and fully embrace a serene night’s rest.
Promotes Rest
With the Sleepy Essential Oil Blend, you’re not just getting a quick fix but nurturing your body’s natural ability to fall and stay asleep. Not only does it help you fall asleep faster, but it also significantly improves the quality of your sleep, paving the way for vibrant, sweet dreams that rejuvenate your mind and body.
Sleepy Blend Uses & Recipes
Skin and Personal Care Recipes
Indulging in nighttime pamper routines has never been more delightful, thanks to our Sleepy Essential Oil Blend, which is perfect for incorporating into your skin and personal care recipes. Imagine a luxurious, soothing body butter or calming skin cleanser that envelops your senses in a tranquil embrace, aiding in skin nourishment and sleep preparation.
Shower & Bath Recipes
With Sleepy Essential Oil Blend, indulging in shower and bath rituals has never been more relaxing. Let the therapeutic properties of these essential oils transform your bathing experience into a sanctuary of calm and relaxation.
- Sore Muscle Bath Soak
- Bath Fizzing Fairy Dust
- Dreamy Sugar Scrub
Sleep Aid Recipes
Transform your nightly routine with our Sleepy Essential Oil Blend by incorporating it into products that can be applied right before bed. These easy recipes will help create a soothing atmosphere and promote deeper, more restful sleep.
Roll-On Recipes
The versatility of our Sleepy Essential Oil Blend extends to essential oil roll-on recipes, making it a perfect companion for on-the-go relaxation. These handy roll-ons can be effortlessly popped into your bag, ready to bring calm whenever and wherever you need it.
- Sleepy Roll-On
- Rest Easy Roll-On
- Moon & Back Roll-On
Diffuser Blend Recipes
Incorporating the Sleepy Essential Oil Blend into your diffuser recipes is a fantastic way to infuse your space with tranquility and relaxation. Diffusers disperse essential oils’ therapeutic properties into the air, creating an atmosphere conducive to rest and sleep.
- Goodnight Moon Diffuser Blend
- Peaceful Forest Diffuser Blend
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Things to Remember When Using Sleepy Blend
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil blend is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
This blend is generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.
This essential oil blend is safe to use with kids age 2+.
Cats may find the oils in this blend irritating. However, we do not expect your cat to be disturbed if you use this blend on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
Dogs may find the oils in this blend irritating. However, we do not expect your dog to be disturbed if you use this blend on yourself. Just be mindful of your pet’s behavior. For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless under the direction of a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and have not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
References:
- Laura Rombolà, Damiana Scuteri, Chizuko Watanabe, Shinobu Sakurada, Kengo Hamamura, Tsukasa Sakurada, Paolo Tonin, Maria Tiziana Corasaniti, Giacinto Bagetta, Luigi Antonio Morrone, Role of 5-HT1A Receptor in the Anxiolytic-Relaxant Effects of Bergamot Essential Oil in Rodent, 2020 Apr
- Chiaki Takagi, Saori Nakagawa, Naoto Hirata, Shin Ohta, Sadahiko Shimoeda, Evaluating the effect of aromatherapy on a stress marker in healthy subjects, 2019 Aug
- Namni Goel PhD,Hyungsoo Kim, Raymund P. Lao, An Olfactory Stimulus Modifies Nighttime Sleep in Young Men and Women, 2009 Jul
- Ezgi Karadag, Sevgin Samancioglu, Dilek Ozden, Ercan Bakir, Effects of aromatherapy on sleep quality and anxiety of patients, 2017 Mar
- Viviane Moura Linck, Adriana Lourenço da Silva, Micheli Figueiró, Angelo Luis Piato, Ana Paula Herrmann, Franciele Dupont Birck, Elina Bastos Caramão, Domingos Sávio Nunes, Paulo Roberto H Moreno, Elaine Elisabetsky, Inhaled linalool-induced sedation in mice, 2009 Apr