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Sleeping well is so important for overall wellness, but it can be hard to get a good night's sleep sometimes. A homemade essential oil pillow mist might be just what you need to get the relaxation and rest you need. In this blog post, we'll share a recipe for an essential oil pillow mist that will help you fall asleep fast and wake up feeling refreshed. Plus, this recipe is quick and easy to make! So if you're looking for a way to improve your sleep habits, give this DIY pillow mist a try.
Have you ever made lavender essential oil spray? It is really simple and only takes a few ingredients to make. Essential oil pillow mist is a fabulous way to help you get your much needed rest. Essential oils like lavender, chamomile, and orange are known for their calming and relaxing properties, so they make perfect ingredients for a pillow mist designed to promote better sleep.
There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep. Trouble falling or staying asleep can lead to a host of problems the next day, from grumpy moods to a lack of focus. Your body needs at least 7 hours of sleep so you can function at your best.
One way to get a good night’s sleep is to create a relaxing bedtime routine, including using a pillow spray recipe with essential oils. A lavender pillow spray is soothing and calming and can help you fall asleep.
Essential Oil Pillow Spray Recipe for Sleep
Essential oil pillow spray can be a wonderful way to help promote better sleep.
It can help to relax the mind and body, promoting a more restful sleep. The essential oils often used in pillow sprays, such as lavender oil, are known for their soothing and relaxing properties. The scent of the essential oils can help to create a more relaxing environment for sleep.
Lavender Essential Oil for Sleep
Lavender essential oil is perhaps one of the most popular oils for sleep. It is a natural and safe way to promote sleep. Lavender is known for its relaxing and sedative effects, and can help to calm the mind and body.
Lavender oil has a sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma. The effects of lavender oil can help to relieve stress and anxiety, which can often interfere with sleep. Besides using in a pillow spray, it can be diffused, applied topically, or added to a bath to help you get a good night’s sleep.
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil for Sleep
Roman chamomile is another popular essential oil for sleep. It has a lovely floral aroma and blends wonderfully with lavender as well. If you're looking for a natural way to improve your sleep, consider using Roman chamomile essential oil. Chamomile is known for its calming effects, and it can help you relax and fall asleep fast.
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DIY Lavender Pillow Spray Recipe
Lavender oil has long been used as a natural remedy for insomnia and anxiety. Lavender essential oil is the best oil to help you fall asleep with its calming effect. I like to add orange essential oil for a little sweeter scent, yummy. Your pillow will be smelling amazing!
Here is how to make this simple lavender pillow mist for a good night's sleep.
- 20 drops Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 5 drops Orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis)
- 2 teaspoons Grain alcohol (as preservative)
- Distilled water
- 4 oz glass spray bottle
Directions:
1. Add grain alcohol and oil to the glass bottle and swirl together.
2. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water. Shake well and be sure to label your bottle.
3. To use, shake well and lightly mist pillow before bedtime. You could also use it as a body mist as well. If you omit the alcohol, use a spray recipe within 2-3 weeks.
Lavender and Chamomile Pillow Spray Recipe
As an alternative, you can use roman chamomile instead of orange for your homemade lavender pillow mist. A lavender chamomile essential oil spray combination is perfect for relaxing the mind as they are both sedating oils and can be helpful for people who suffer from anxiety or stress.
- 15 drops Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 10 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil (Anthemis nobilis)
- 2 teaspoons Grain alcohol (as preservative)
- Distilled water
- 4 oz glass spray bottle
Directions:
1. Add grain alcohol and oil to the glass bottle and swirl together.
2. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water. Shake well and be sure to label your bottle.
3. To use, shake well and lightly mist pillow before bedtime. You could also use it as a body mist as well. If you omit the alcohol, use a spray recipe within 2-3 weeks.
How to Use Pillow Spray
It is easy to incorporate pillow sprays into your sleep routine. Once you have your lavender pillow spray made, you will need to shake the bottle and lightly mist your pillow and sheets about 10 to 15 minutes before bedtime. This gives the pillow spray time to dry. Then it's goodnight, sweet dreams.
Essential Oil Safety Precautions
Lavender, orange, and roman chamomile essential oils all have no safety precautions listed. It is recommended to avoid orange oil if it has become oxidized. If using recipes for children, it is best to cut essential oil drops in half.
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More Essential Oils for Sleep
There are a number of essential oils that are known to help promote sleep. Some of the most popular oils for sleep include lavender, chamomile, and ylang ylang. These are just a few of the many essential oils that can be beneficial for sleep.
Vetiver Essential Oil
Vetiver is a grounding oil that can help calm the mind and body. Vetiver essential oil has a strong, earthy scent that is grounding and relaxing. It is often used to promote sleep and relaxation. Add a few drops of vetiver oil to your diffuser before bed, or dilute it with a carrier oil and apply it to your skin before bed.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
If you're looking for an essential oil to help you relax and get a good night's sleep, ylang ylang may be a good choice. Ylang-ylang oil is known for its sedative effects and can be helpful for people who have difficulty falling asleep. It has a pleasant floral scent that is said to be calming and can help to relieve stress and anxiety. Additionally, ylang ylang oil is said to be helpful for improving sleep quality.
Make a Care Package or Gift Set
Sleep spray works great in a gift set or basket. Fill up a care package with other things like lavender bath salt, sleepy time tea, sleep mask, comfy socks, etc. Makes a great gift for co-workers, teachers, neighbors or hairstylists, your doctor or nurse would love this gift set too.
Conclusion for Homemade Pillow Spray
Sleeping well is so important for overall wellness, but it can be hard to get a good night's sleep sometimes. A homemade essential oil pillow mist might be just what you need to get the relaxation and rest you need. Lavender, chamomile, and orange are all great essential oils for sleep that can help you relax and fall asleep. These essential oils are known for their calming effects, and can help to relieve tension and stress.
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