Well,  last week we talked about all of the oils that you can use to get yourself up and ready for the day, and now, we’re going to move on to the oils that you can use at the end of the say to get ready to rest and recharge. And so, I present to you:

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The Best Essential Oils for Getting and Staying to Sleep!

Lavender Oil

Now, I know that we have talked about lavender oil a lot already, but that’s just because it’s a great oil to use for lots of different things. In this case, you can use it to help calm your mind and get you to fall asleep faster. For this, just rub a few drops into your temples, and reap the benefits! Just be careful not to get it into your eyes!! (I’ve done that before–having to then worry about getting it out of your eyes definitely has an opposite-than-the-desired effect).

Bergamot Oil

Bergamot oil is, by far, one of my favorite oils. It’s most common use is for stomach aches or abdominal pain, but if you’re having trouble getting to sleep, this citrus oil will be useful for you in that regard as well! For this one, it’s generally best to put into a diffuser and let it mist into the air in your room as you’re getting ready for bed. Although you’re not going to be applying this oil directly to your skin in this particular instance, just as a general note–be careful when applying bergamot oil to your skin. Bergamot oil is quite photosensitive, meaning that if you put it on your skin, it’ll make that area of your body much more sensitive to the sun. So if you’re going to apply bergamot oil to your skin, be sure to do so in a place that is going to be covered by some clothing.

Geranium Oil

Aside from simply being a lovely scent, geranium oil has a very calming effect that will help you clear your mind and get rid of any anxious feelings that you may be having. For this particular oil, direct inhalation will do the trick–just go ahead and take a whiff of your oil bottle!

BONUS!!

Here are two blends that I like to use when I need to get to bed!

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Get the Heck Into Bed!

What You Need:

20 drops Geranium Oil

10 drops Bergamot Oil

10 drops Lavender Oil

Over and Out.

-Courtney