Sleep doesn’t come naturally to all people. Our bodies and minds function at their best after a good night’s rest, but falling asleep and staying asleep is another story. Essential oils can help you relax, put aside the worries of the day, and calm your mind. Add these diffuser recipes for sleep to your nighttime routine, and settle into a more peaceful sleep.
My children have been horrible sleepers since birth. It is one of the reasons I initially turned to essential oils. Diffusing essential oils and applying them topically has been a huge part of our nighttime routine. Every night we get the diffuser going with a sleepytime blend, rub their little toes with their favorite oils, add a quick spritz of a goodnight spray, and off to dreamland they go.
Aromatherapy is frequently associated with relaxation. Most essential oil users turn to aromatherapy to increase or improve sleep. Essential oils contain powerful constituents that can lower blood pressure and heart rate.
Essential oils such as lavender calm the central nervous system and prepare the body for sleep. Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils for sleep. It is an excellent remedy for improving sleep quality and duration.
When choosing essential oils to use before bed, select oils that help calm and relax you. Energizing essential oils like peppermint and rosemary may have an opposite effect and may make falling asleep more difficult.
Best Essential Oils for Sleep
- Lavender
- Cedarwood
- Peace & Calming
- Gentle Baby
- Valerian
- Vetiver
- Tranquil
- Clary Sage
- Rutavala
- Ylang Ylang
- Roman Chamomile
- Bergamot
- Orange
- Frankincense
- Copaiba
- Geranium
If you or someone you love is not getting enough sleep, incorporate these diffuser blends for sleep into your nighttime routine for a more restful sleep.
6 Best Diffuser Recipes for Sleep
Sleep Support
This blend is safe for most people so it would be good to try with the whole family. Even children and those who might be sensitive to other oils can benefit from diffusing this recipe.
- 3 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Silent Slumber
This blend is perfect to diffuse while practicing deep breathing. Continue to diffuse during the night for uninterrupted sleep. Diffuse this blend on the intermittent setting to keep the effects going as long as possible.
- 3 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Marjoram
- 2 drops Roman Chamomile
Cozy and Comfy
Before bed, read a book by lamplight while you breathe deeply for the full calming effect of this blend. This blend will help clear your mind completely and help you focus on sleep.
- 3 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Bergamot
- 2 drops Cedarwood
- 1 drop Vetiver
Sweet Sleep
Relax into this blend and dream of a tropical rainforest below a cloud forest. The intoxicating aroma of this blend creates a tranquil environment conducive to sleep.
- 3 drops Ylang Ylang
- 3 drops Clary Sage
- 2 drops Orange
Hush Little Baby
Sleep like a baby with this blend of Peace & Calming and lavender. Peace & Calming is a blend of blue tansy, orange, tangerine, patchouli, and ylang-ylang. This diffuser blend promotes deep feelings of peace.
- 4 drops Peace & Calming
- 4 drops Lavender
Vanilla Dreams
This blend is simply dreamy! The rich vanilla top notes are warm and comforting. You’ll be off to dreamland before you know it!
- 2 drops Vanilla
- 2 drops Cedarwood
- 4 drops Lavender
Be sure you are effectively using your essential oil diffusers by checking out our free Comprehensive Diffuser Guide here!
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