Essential Oils For Sleep
Essential oils are plant-based extracts used for centuries to support wellness. Their calming and sedative properties make them ideal for promoting rest and relaxation. Whether you're exploring a holistic lifestyle or just looking for a natural remedy, oils can help you sleep deeper and wake up refreshed.
How to Use Essential Oils for Sleep?
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Add a few drops to your essential oil diffuser and let the scent fill your space as you wind down. You can even try it in a natural car air freshener to relax during late-night drives.
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Dilute with a carrier oil like jojoba or sweet almond and apply to your wrists, neck, or the bottoms of your feet. It’s an easy way to enjoy long-lasting benefits.
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Make a DIY spray by mixing oils with water and a bit of witch hazel. Spritz on your linens or pajamas for a relaxing scent that gently fades as you fall asleep.
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Add a few drops of essential oil to your bathwater (with a carrier oil or Epsom salts). It's a luxurious way to unwind after a long day—and can become a cherished part of your holistic view of life.
Best Essential Oils for Sleep
Lavender
Lavender is well-known for its calming and sleep-enhancing qualities. It can reduce anxiety, lower heart rate, and create a soothing space to drift off peacefully. Perfect for a natural car air freshener too, lavender is versatile and gentle.
Chamomile
Chamomile has a soft, apple-like scent and works like a mild sedative. It calms the nervous system and reduces restlessness, making it easier to fall—and stay—asleep.
Cedarwood
Cedarwood contains cedrol, a compound known for its deeply relaxing effects. Its warm, woodsy scent helps ground the mind—great for quieting mental chatter before bed.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood’s earthy, rich aroma creates emotional balance. It’s ideal if your thoughts tend to race at night or if stress keeps you awake.
Bergamot
Unlike most citrus oils, bergamot is calming rather than energizing. It lowers cortisol levels and creates a sense of peace, especially when you're feeling anxious.
Commonly Asked Questions
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At Frangipani, we believe in the power of natural scents to bring comfort, balance, and a sense of well-being to your life. Inspired by the serene fragrances of Asia, we've handcrafted essential oil blends to help you find peaceful, restorative sleep.
Crafting Your Perfect Sleep Blend
For a tranquil night, we recommend our signature sleep blend. In your diffuser, combine:
4 drops of Lavender: For its calming and relaxing properties.
3 drops of Hinoki: A grounding, woody scent to ease the mind.
2 drops of Bergamot: To uplift and soothe, preparing you for rest.
Simply add these to your diffuser with water and let the gentle aroma fill your space for about an hour before bedtime.
A Note on Safety
To ensure the purest experience, our essential oils are 100% natural and GC-MS tested for quality. As with all essential oils, please keep them out of reach of children and pets. If you are pregnant or have any health concerns, we recommend consulting with your doctor before use.
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For centuries, lavender has been a cherished secret for a restful night. From ancient Roman baths to medieval European pillows, its calming scent has been used to soothe the mind and encourage peaceful sleep. At Frangipani, we honor this timeless tradition of finding tranquility through natural aromas.
Incorporate the calming essence of lavender into your bedtime routine with these simple methods:
Pulse Points: For a direct and immediate sense of calm, apply lavender to your temples, wrists, and the soles of your feet. Our Lavender & Hinoki Essential Oil Roll-On is perfectly blended for this purpose.
Aromatic Diffusion: Add a few drops of lavender oil to your diffuser 30 minutes before bed to fill your room with a relaxing, sleep-inducing aroma.
Linen Scenting: Place a drop of lavender on a tissue inside your pillowcase for a subtle fragrance that will gently guide you to sleep.
Embrace this simple ritual and let the serene scent of lavender bring you a night of deep, restorative rest.
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When it comes to your newborn, the purest and safest approach is always best.
Most pediatric experts advise against using essential oils, either on the skin or in a diffuser, for babies under three months old. A newborn's skin is incredibly delicate and their respiratory systems are still developing, making them highly sensitive to the potent nature of essential oils.
A wonderful and safe alternative is for you, the parent, to use a calming scent like lavender on your own skin. When you are calm and relaxed, you create a peaceful and soothing environment for your baby to drift off to sleep.
For your little one, their own natural, sweet scent is all they need.
The key is for the baby to enjoy the gentle aroma from you, not through direct contact. When you wear a scent, your little one can enjoy the subtle, soothing fragrance as you hold them close.
For new mothers, we recommend these beautifully simple and supportive essential oils:
Lavender: A timeless choice for creating a sense of serene calm and encouraging rest whenever you can find a quiet moment.
Roman Chamomile: Exceptionally gentle and soothing, this oil is like a comforting hug, perfect for easing away stress and tension.
Bergamot: A soft citrus scent that is wonderfully uplifting. It can help lift the spirits and bring a bit of brightness to long days and nights.
You can find these and other gentle, handcrafted options in our collection curated for this special time.
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Essential oils are not a cure or an effective treatment for sleep apnea. Leading authorities like the American Academy of Sleep Medicine confirm there is no scientific evidence to support their use for this serious medical condition.
Sleep apnea requires medical diagnosis and proven treatments, such as CPAP therapy, to prevent the airway from collapsing during sleep. Relying on essential oils instead can be dangerous.
While some oils may offer minor comfort for related issues — such as peppermint for nasal congestion or lavender for promoting a sense of calm — they do not fix the underlying cause of sleep apnea.
Always consult your doctor for sleep apnea treatment. Do not use essential oils as a substitute for prescribed medical care.
Sleep Blend Recipes
Try these blends in your diffuser or roll-on bottles. Each one promotes different calming effects, from soothing the mind to helping you breathe more clearly.
Shop Essential Oils for Sleep
Lavender is a flowering herb native to the Mediterranean, known for its soothing scent and vibrant purple blooms. The plant’s aromatic flowers are steam distilled to produce Lavender essential oil, which is cherished for its calming and therapeutic properties. With a fresh, floral fragrance, Lavender is a staple in aromatherapy and wellness practices worldwide.
Size 10 ml
This roll-on blends the soothing floral scent of Lavender with the fresh, woody aroma of Hinoki, inspired by the tranquil forests of Japan. It creates a peaceful atmosphere, calming both mind and body while promoting relaxation. Ideal for moments of stress, this blend evokes a sense of tranquility and connection with nature.
Size 10 ml
Bergamot is a small citrus fruit primarily grown in Italy, known for its fragrant, pear-shaped fruit and bright green color. The essential oil is cold-pressed from the fruit’s rind and has a fresh, sweet aroma with subtle notes reminiscent of Earl Grey tea. Bergamot oils are a staple in perfumery and aromatherapy due to their uplifting and calming scent. It is also valued for its versatility, with Bergamot oil uses for skin including its soothing and balancing properties.
Size 10 ml