Essential Oils for Sleep

Lavender oil is the first thing that comes to mind when anyone asks what essential oils will help them get a good night's sleep. There are certain essential oils that can assist with sleep quality, and some essential oil blends have the perfect combination of oils to give you the restful sleep you deserve.

Improving sleep quality for some can be as simple as creating a ritual for bedtime. The ritual itself can be a great help in falling asleep and aromatherapy oils can be a significant base in these rituals. You can use one of the sleep blends already formulated or grab a carrier oil and your favourites like lavender essential oil, chamomile oil and more to tailor your own experience.

Essential Oil Blends for Sleep Quality

There are many essential oils for sleep and Lively Living have created multiple blends using a combination of the best essential oils for sleep. Their Aroma Snooze blend is certified organic and uses a balance of citrus oils, florals and earthy oils like sandalwood essential oil and cedarwood oil for those who don't like straight lavender essential oil. The Sleep blend is purely citrus and floral while their Child Calming remedy is a really mild blend of orange, mandarin, chamomile and lavender essential oil.

Single Essential Oils for Sleep

If you don't find an essential oil blend for sleep that works for you in our range, you can always make your own. The single oils best known to assist with bedtime are of course, lavender essential oil, vetiver essential oil (while not a commonly known oil, it's very effective) and chamomile essential oil. Choose any one of these single oils with the addition of others like ylang ylang, bergamot, sandalwood, marjoram and cedarwood. Use them in an aromatherapy diffuser, just a few drops in a tank of water and turn it on 20-30 minutes before bedtime to help you fall asleep faster.

What else complements essential oils for sleep?

Pair any one of these essential oils or essential oil blends for sleep with a warm bath and some magnesium flakes or a scented rub made using magnesium oil for some extra assistance. Weighted blankets help to create a feeling of calm and have been used as a sleep aid to make a peaceful sleep an easier experience, reducing anxiety and helping to create a relaxing environment at night time.