Let's talk about sleep!

Many factors influence quality of sleep, and these are addressed in detail by our sleep publications and products. But getting in sync with nature is a good first step toward a good night’s rest. And, of course, essential oils can help.

Two natural processes interrelate to influence a healthy sleep cycle: 24-hour circadian cycle (day/night)and sleep/wake homeostasis (balance). Research suggests that the more you align sleep with your natural biological clock, the better you’ll sleep. (And don’t forget to put away all electronic screens at least an hour before bedtime.)

For 8 hours of sleep, 10 PM—6 AM is optimal. Those 2 hours of sleep before midnight are as restorative as 4 hours after midnight (when the body already begins preparing to wake up). Likewise, waking with the sun naturally activates the brain (so opening window blinds before retiring will make getting up easier).

To adopt a healthier sleep schedule, get up sooner incrementally instead of trying to force an earlier bedtime. You may be more tired initially but able to transition within a few days.

(Adapted from “Essential Support for Sleep,” pages 7, 12, 40.)

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Waking & Energizing Oils

Put a total of 4 drops in a diffuser (set with a timer before you awaken, if possible). Or, apply to palms, cups hands over the nose and mouth, and breathe in deeply.

Basil
Eucalyptus
Lemon
Peppermint

Thyme
White fir
Wintergreen

Calming & Sedating Oils

Put 4 drops of a single oil (or combined with one of its aroma matches below) in a diffuser at bedtime. Or, apply to palms, cups hands over the nose and mouth, and breathe in deeply.

Lavender—Aroma blends with most oils, especially bergamot, orange, geranium, and clary sage.
Bergamot—Aroma blends with geranium, rose, lavender, frankincense, ylang ylang.
Ylang ylang—Aroma blends with bergamot, geranium, marjoram, sandalwood, frankincense, vetiver.
Cedarwood—Aroma blends with bergamot, blue lotus, clary sage, geranium, frankincense, juniper berry, lavender, rose, ylang ylang.
Geranium—Aroma blends with all oils.
Blue lotus—Aroma blends with rose, geranium, frankincense, orange, magnolia.
Vetiver—Aroma blends with clary sage, lavender, frankincense, rose, geranium, sandalwood, ylang ylang.
Juniper berry—Aroma blends with bergamot, orange, frankincense, geranium, lavender.
Magnolia—Aroma blends with bergamot, geranium, marjoram, rose, sandalwood, frankincense, vetiver, ylang ylang.

Spanish sage—Aroma blends with clary sage, frankincense, geranium, sandalwood, ylang ylang.
Frankincense—Aroma blends with all oils.
Sandalwood—Aroma blends with frankincense, ylang ylang, vetiver, magnolia, geranium.
Orange—Aroma blends with frankincense, geranium, lavender, blue lotus, juniper berry.
Rose—Aroma blends with bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, lavender, vetiver, ylang ylang.
Lemongrass—Aroma blends with clary sage, geranium, lavender, frankincense.
Guaiacwood—Aroma blends with frankincense, geranium, juniper berry, lavender, orange, rose, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang ylang.
Clary sage—Aroma blends with bergamot, orange, frankincense, geranium, sandalwood.
Marjoram—Aroma blends with bergamot, lavender, frankincense, orange, geranium, ylang ylang.

Hopefully, that gets you started on better sleep. Next, see our sleep collection for more insights on addressing common sleep disorders, medical conditions that affect sleep, the role of diet and exercise, children’s sleep problems, and how to use age-appropriate essentials oils for these concerns and more!

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Blends for Bedtime

We're absolutely obsessed with these signature diffuser blends with new oils—and so are our social media friends! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or check out our blog for more fun blends and essential oil ideas.

Feel free to share these with your family, friends, and team, too! :)

Put a blend in a diffuser at bedtime. Or, apply to palms, cups hands over the nose and mouth, and breathe in deeply.

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The orange and lavender essential oils in this natural sleeping cream work together to help relieve anxiety and insomnia, while also promoting a peaceful and relaxing energy. It's perfect for helping your little ones—and you, too!—relax and sleep well at night.

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