Build a nightly ritual that actually works
It's Sleep Awareness Week and we want to help you be your best slept self. The connection between sleep and health is very real. It impacts every one of us, and prolonged spells of poor sleep can take a serious toll on our overall wellbeing. At Holistic London, we're big on establishing a consistent nightly ritual. Here are 5 essential oils that deserve a place in your wind-down routine.
"Scent is one of the fastest ways to shift your nervous system from alert to at rest. The right fragrance, lit at the right moment, becomes the signal your body needs to let go."
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5 Essential Oils for Deeper, More Restful Sleep
Neroli
Known for its hypnotic and soothing properties, Neroli is a firm favourite of ours. It helps to relax the mind and is said to help to relieve insomnia, anxiety and stress, making it a wonderful addition to any sleep ritual.
Shop sleep scents →Chamomile
Chamomile is a well known sleep inducer. You may be used to sipping chamomile tea before bed, but have you thought about allowing the soothing scent to waft through your whole space? Try our Neroli + Chamomile Reed Diffuser, or add our Mineral Bath Salts to an evening soak.
Shop Neroli + Chamomile Reed Diffuser →Lavender
By far one of the most popular essential oils for bedtime, lavender helps to promote relaxation and a sense of calm. Some studies suggest it may also help to support better sleep quality. Our Lavender + Patchouli Home Spray is a bedside staple. A few spritzes before lights out can make all the difference.
Shop Lavender + Patchouli Home Spray →Patchouli
If it's stress and burnout keeping you up at night, Patchouli may be worth adding to your routine. It is thought to help to ease tension and support the body in managing cortisol levels. Try it in a long, soothing soak with our Lavender + Patchouli Bath Salts.
Shop Lavender + Patchouli Bath Salts →Jasmine
Studies have shown that exposure to Jasmine may help to improve sleep quality and reduce restlessness. It is also said to help to ease irritability, making it a great choice for racing minds and aching bodies. Try our Jasmine + Sandalwood Scented Candle during or after your evening bath and breathe in the soothing, balancing scent.
Shop Jasmine + Sandalwood Candle →
Meet Settle. Crafted for the wind-down moment.
Settle is our most calming scent, designed specifically for the transition from day to night. Light it as part of your evening ritual and let the fragrance help to signal to your body that it is time to rest.
Shop Settle →Your nightly scent ritual
Light your candle 30 minutes before bed. This gives the scent time to fill the room and helps to signal to your nervous system that the day is winding down.
Choose one scent and stick with it. Consistency is key. Your brain will begin to associate that fragrance with sleep over time.
Pair with soft lighting and no screens. Scent helps to create the right environment for rest, but works best as part of a complete wind-down routine rather than a single element.
Try a scented bath first. Add our Lavender + Patchouli Bath Salts to warm water before your candle ritual for a deeper, more restorative effect.
Your home should feel like rest.
Explore our sleep and wind-down collection, hand-poured in London with 100% natural essential oils.