Origin: a Latin derivative
meaning "Gift of the Earth."
dōTERRA[doh-teh-ruh]
Origin: a Latin derivative
meaning "Gift of the Earth."
If you want to be healthy, you have three jobs every day: eat well, move your body, and sleep. Out of those three, sleep should be the easiest, right? Well, it should be, but for one reason or another, a lot of people struggle with sleep. Whether it’s not getting enough of it, having trouble falling asleep, or feeling restless and waking frequently, it’s a problem that many people experience.
What’s the secret to a restful night of sleep? Unfortunately, there isn’t a miracle cure, but you do have ways you can set yourself up for success. One of those ways is creating a restful environment with essential oils. Essential oil blends can provide you with relaxing aromas and promote a calm atmosphere before bedtime.
With the hectic schedules we all keep these days, it’s no wonder many of us struggle with sleep. We rush from appointment to appointment, shuttle kids from here and there, spend all day looking at screens—just trying to fit everything in. Then, when it’s time to sleep, it’s hard to wind down.
Are you ready for something new? We’ve made a list of five favorite bedtime essential oils that can help you get the rest you deserve.
As the name suggests, doTERRA Serenity helps you create a restful environment that’s perfect for winding down at bedtime. It’s a blend of Lavender, Cedarwood, and Ylang Ylang essential oils, all of which promote a tranquil atmosphere. To get the best results, you can diffuse it, put it on the bottoms of your feet, inhale it directly from your hands, add it to a warm Epsom salts bath, or put a few drops on the back of your neck or over your heart. doTERRA Serenity is included in the Aroma Essentials Collection, which is a great way to get several of our bestselling essential oils.
The serene scent of lavender has been used for centuries. Adding Lavender essential oil to your bedtime routine is simple. You can take it internally in a cup of calming tea, diffuse it, or add a few drops to pillows or the bottoms of your feet when it’s time for shut-eye.
Calmer may be part of our Kids Oil Collection, but don’t let that fool you. Anyone can benefit from this powerful topical oil blend. Calmer can help you and your little ones wind down for the day with its relaxing, positive aroma. You can roll it on the back of the neck and chest or apply it directly to the wrists or the bottoms of the feet before climbing into bed.
If you’re looking to for a peaceful, centering scent in the evening, try doTERRA Balance. We refer to doTERRA Balance as the Grounding Blend because its aroma is designed to promote a tranquil atmosphere. We recommend using it as a massage oil, applying it to the bottoms of your feet, wrists, or neck. Or you can simply diffuse it in your room before bedtime.
It’s easy to bring the stresses of the day into the evening, but incorporating PastTense into your bedtime routine can help. It’s a fresh, minty oil blend that can be massaged into your shoulders and back, applied to your temples and the back of your neck, or rolled onto your wrists. No matter where you use it, you’ll experience its aroma of relaxation and tranquility.
Photo Credit: Ciera Hudson @cierahudson, doTERRA partner
Photo Credit: Ciera Hudson @cierahudson, doTERRA partner
If you’ve never tried essential oils before or wonder how to use them effectively, it’s simple. Essential oils are typically used in three ways: aromatically, topically, or internally.
When using essential oils at bedtime, you may find you like different applications for different essential oils. Depending on the sleep routine you’ve established, you may want to try different methods each night or use a few every night. The key is to find what works best for you.
“I said goodbye to candles and plugins a few years back, and now I use essential oils in nearly every aspect of my home. I keep a diffuser in the girls’ room and love being able to create a fresh and clean environment that smells incredible, straight from nature.” — Ciera Hudson (@cierahudson)
Along with using essential oils for your sleep routine, you can try other simple tips to help you get a better night’s rest. If you’re having trouble sleeping, check out some of these tips and see if there’s any improvement.
If you’re ready to support your bedtime routine, try incorporating essential oils. You can order individual essential oils or get the Aroma Essentials Collection by visiting our website or contacting a Wellness Advocate near you.
Thank you, Ciera Hudson @cierahudson, for sharing ideas about using doTERRA essential oils in the home.