Best sleep essential oils and how to use them

 So many people in the world have a very common problem these days - a lack of sleep. Sleep is essential for every living organism as this is the time the body uses to heal and repair. This is the time we should allot to rest up so that we stay healthy and happy. However, data from multiple surveys, shows that most working adults do not get an adequate amount of sleep which is 7-9 hours for an average adult. This is extremely concerning as it means not just more tired people around, but this leads to less productivity, higher chances of accidents, unhappy and unhealthy people, and a plethora of other problems.

As anyone who has ever been unlucky enough to suffer from insomnia will tell you, there is absolutely no substitute for a good night's sleep. With all the pressures of modern day life, sleep can be hard to come by. When things aren't right, the body responds to those strains and struggles to relax. The good news is that often natural methods can help improve sleep. Certain sleep essential oils, utilized in the right manner and proportions, can be extremely effective to help you catch some z’s. Some of the better-known essential oils that promote sleep are;

Sleep Essential Oil Elements

·         Lavender Oil

·         Ylang Ylang Oil

·         Chamomile Oil

·         Peppermint Oil

·         Bergamot Oil

·         Sandalwood Oil

·         Cedarwood Oil

·         Clary Sage Oil

·         Marjoram Oil

·         Vetiver Oil

·         Eucalyptus Oil

·         Valerian Oil

·         Orange Sweet Valencia Oil

·         Jasmine Oil

·         Frankincense Oil

How to use sleep essential oils?

There are three common ways of reaping the benefits of these fantastic essential oils, or a blend of these.

1.   Inhaling: Arguably the most common method for the use of essential oils, they are often inhaled with the help of a diffuser, where the oil particles are dispersed into the air, which can be easily inhaled by the user.

2.   Direct application on skin: When applied on the skin, the oil molecules permeate the membrane of the skin and get absorbed by the body. This method also allows some inhalation of the oil particles as they diffuse naturally due to the volatile nature and evaporate. Since essential oils are highly concentrated it is generally recommended that they be used mixed with carrier oil when being applied directly to the skin, such as almond or coconut.

3.   Ingesting: This method is not very common or recommended and should only be opted for with advice and guidance from a professional or a medical practitioner. Though sleep essential oils can be added to food or drinks, easier ways to use them are inhaling and direct application on skin.