We all know it’s true—nothing works for restoring the body and mind like a restful night’s sleep! Unfortunately, getting the recommended 7-8 hours of restful sleep each night (or any night) can be difficult.

That said, many essential oils can be used as an effective natural sleep aid. And what have you got to lose by trying? Each of these recipes is designed to fit easily into your nightly routine, promoting a longer and deeper night’s sleep.

Relaxing Bath Salts

Wind down from the stress of a busy day at work or school with a relaxing aromatherapy bath. Inhaling our Anxiety Rescue Blend will help to reduce your stress level, and the combination with epsom salts will totally relax the body. This recipe makes a large batch which can be stored in your cupboard, tightly sealed and away from moisture.

Ingredients:

• Glass mason jar (17 oz)
• 5 ml The Aromatherapist Anxiety Rescue Blend (approx. 150 drops)
• 17 oz Epsom salts

Directions:

1. In a mortar & pestle (or a bowl with a spoon) add your Anxiety Rescue Blend slowly to your Epsom salts, stirring as you go.
2. Mix thoroughly, ensuring the essential oil is evenly distributed throughout the salts.
3. Use approximately 2 tbsp per bath.

A pillow spray can calm the mind and help you get to sleep!

Sleep Well Pillow Spray

Our Sleep Well Blend works like a charm—seriously! The soft aroma will lull you to sleep and keep you relaxed all night long so you can wake up feeling refreshed. This is a must-try. Note that Sleep Well is also a great nighttime diffuser blend!

Ingredients:

• 35 drops The Aromatherapist Sleep Well Blend
• 2 oz filtered water
• Small squirt of natural, unscented dish soap
• 2 oz spray bottle

Directions:

1. Place your Sleep Well drops and a small squirt of soap in your empty spray bottle. The soap acts as a natural emulsifier to help the oil and water mix.
2. Fill your bottle with water and shake well.
3. Spray around your room before bedtime.

A nourishing serum with the right essential oils can improve skin and sleep!

The Ultimate Night Serum

This Night Serum does it all—it nourishes and revitalizes the skin, calms the mind, and promotes restful sleep. We only have one warning…you will get hooked!

Ingredients:

• 25 ml rose hip oil
• 4 drops The Aromatherapist Jojoba Neroli Blend
• 4 drops The Aromatherapist Indian Sandalwood Essential Oil

Directions:

1. Add your essential oil drops directly to your bottle of rose hip oil.
2. Shake well and gently massage into your face and neck before bedtime.

Children’s Calming Room Spray

This spray can be used at bedtime (or any other time for that matter!) when you’re hoping to calm your little ones calm down. The combination of lavender highland and roman chamomile will help to calm hysterical emotions and promote relaxation for the whole family.

Pro tip: This spray makes a great travel companion—it’s carry-on approved and oh-so-helpful on the go.

Ingredients:

• 20 drops The Aromatherapist Lavender Highland Essential Oil
• 100 ml The Aromatherapist Roman Chamomile Hydrosol

Directions:

1. Add your Lavender Highland drops directly to your bottle of Roman Chamomile Hydrosol.
2. Shake well and spray away.

An essential oil infused bath is a great way to get ready for bed!

Children’s Calming Bubble Bath

This bubble bath is an all-around crowd pleaser—it’ll kickstart the bedtime wind-down while providing a gentle, skin-soothing body wash!

Ingredients:

• 500 ml Oneka Unscented Shower Gel
• 5 ml The Aromatherapist Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (approx. 75 drops)

Directions:

1. Add your Roman Chamomile directly into your bottle of shower gel and shake well.
2. Use approx. 2 tbsp per bath.