Essential Oils for Sleep How Gen Z Can Achieve Restful Nights of Sleep with Aromatherapy

1. Essential Oil Wooden Balls: Cedarwood or sandalwood balls, which are absorbent by nature, work as effective bases to carry essential oils. You can directly put one of your best insomnia oils, such as sleep-inducing lavender or chamomile oil, on the wooden balls, or sandalwood oil, and use it to place them around your bed. As the oils absorb and evaporate, calming aromas will be released, helping to relax the person and make it easier for them to fall asleep. Most of these wooden balls are reusable, making them cost-effective and environmentally friendly. (Image source: Pinterest/jenrizzo)

2. Aromatherapy sachets: Aromatherapy sachets or tablets can be very helpful for sleep, even if they are not in pill form, if they are filled with dried and crushed flowers, herbs or essential oils, such as lavender, chamomile or rose. You can place them under your pillow or hang them near your bed. These sachets will be very relaxing and help you fall asleep gradually. (Image source: Pinterest/etsy)

3. Essential Oil Diffusers: To ensure that essential oils are released over an extended period throughout the night, oil diffusers cannot be overlooked. These devices effectively diffuse essential oils into the air by atomizing them. Look for lavender or ylang-ylang oil for their sleep-enhancing properties. Mothers who give these diffusers to their children are actually doing a good thing, as they can modulate the intensity of the scent these diffusers emit. (Image source: Pinterest/gearpatrol)

4. Potpourri with Essential Oils – Potpourri, which is primarily made up of dried flowers and spices mixed with herbs, takes on another dimension when it is enriched with oil essence. Put oil in potpourri and use it in your bedroom to help you sleep. Not only will it serve its purpose of making the space more pleasant, but more importantly, the rather mild aroma will help and tell your body that it is time to leave the day behind. (Image Source: Pinterest/abeautifulmess_)

5. Candle Oil Burners – Candle oil burners are a combination of candle therapy and essential oils. When the candle is lit, the warm oil spreads the calming aroma throughout the room. Essential oils like cedarwood, bergamot, and marjoram are great for inducing sleep. The soft glow provided by burning candles also helps calm the nerves, making it the perfect end to a tough day. (Image source: Pinterest/ads_fb40)

6. Aromatherapy Pillow Sprays – Handy for customers on the go, aromatherapy pillow sprays are essential oil blends in a ready-to-use spray bottle. Simply spritz your pillow with the lavender spray before bed, which is commonly released during bedtime. It’s helpful, especially among college students and others who live in dorm rooms where diffusers aren’t suitable. (Image source: Pinterest/chcottage)

7. Roll-on essential oil blends: Another option for using essential oils is applying roll-on essential oil blends to your wrists, temples, or neck before bed. These blends contain oils like chamomile, sandalwood, or patchouli, all known for their calming and grounding properties. Rolling over pulse points masks the oils’ alluring scent and tantalizes the mind while the body easily absorbs them. (Image source: Pinterest/whimsyandwellness)

Contributions by: Ridhima Kansal, Director, Rosemoore (Image source: Pinterest/sweetart4ever)