Bedtime and Bath time
Pillows and bedding
Heating pad or neck wrap
If it takes you a while to fall asleep , turn the essential oil diffuser on during your nightly routine — allowing you to breathe in the calming aroma before going to bed . If you want to have a more restful night of sleep , place the diffuser on your bedside table , dresser , or in the corner of your bedroom , and set the timer . This will allow the aroma to remain in the room over an extended period of time , helping you to enjoy relaxed , peaceful sleep .
Bedtime and Bath time
If you want a relaxing essential oil experience for the entire body , adding essential oils to a warm bath can help calm and comfort the body and mind before bed . Not only will a warm bath help soothe the body after a long day , but essential oils will provide several aromatic benefits that will prepare you for bed . You can simply add a few drops of an essential oil ( or several oils ) to a warm bath , or combine the oils with Epsom salts and place in the bottom of the bathtub .
Pillows and bedding
Another simple way to enjoy the aromatic benefits of essential oils and promote quality sleep is by applying oils to your pillows and bedding . Combine a few drops of an essential oil ( or oils ) and a few ounces of water in a spray bottle and spritz the combination over your pillows and bedding . As you lay down to go to sleep , you will be surrounded by the relaxing , comforting aroma of essential oils .
Here are a few suggestions of oil combinations to spritz over your bedding before going to sleep :
Lavender + Cedarwood Vetiver + Bergamot Ylang Ylang + Sandalwood
Lavender
15 mL
Lavandula angustifolia
Melissa
5 mL
Melissa oficinalis
Heating pad or neck wrap
Combining essential oils with a heating pad or neck wrap is an effective way to enjoy the aroma of calming essential oils , while simultaneously warming and relaxing the body . You can simply add a few drops of an essential oil to the outside fabric of a heating pad or neck wrap , and place on the neck or back for warming comfort . To make your own cordless heat pad that is perfect to use in conjunction with essential oils , follow the instructions below :