If you’ve been Googling ‘how to get a good night’s sleep’ lately, you’re not alone. According to sleep expert Dr Carmel Harrington, “One in two of us are not getting the seven to nine hours that we need”.
Blame it on our addiction to our phones, working from home or just trying to survive a worldwide pandemic—loads of us are waking up feeling even more exhausted than when we went to bed. And honestly, we can’t take it anymore.
Enter: In Essence and their soothing oil blends.
In Essence has one mission—to revolutionise our relationship with sleep through the powerful therapeutic properties of essential oils. According to these sleep gurus, certain pure essential oils, when inhaled or massaged onto the body, are capable of relaxing the mind and body as they contain linalool, a compound which is calming and soothing to the central nervous system.
Research has shown that the sedative action of simply smelling a few drops of your favourite oil can help induce a state of slumber that will continue throughout the night—we feel calmer just thinking about it.
In addition to acting as natural sedatives, essential oils can also help to reduce stress levels, which is often the root cause of disrupted sleep.
“A sleep routine is very important,” says Dr. Carmel, “One hour before bedtime, switch off technology, dim the lights in the room, and reach for sleep inducing essential oils. This act of switching off allows our body to recognise when it’s time for sleep.”
“Our brain responds so well to environmental stimulators, so when diffusing essential oils at this time, our body gets ready to quiet down and enter the nurturing and nourishing phase.”
If you’re not sure where to start, the In Essence Sleep Essential Oil Blend (25mL)
is our go-to and will only set you back $34.95—which is honestly a steal for a good night’s sleep. It contains a dreamy mix of lavender, mandarin, roman chamomile and valerian oils. These oils are renowned for their sedative, analgesic and antispasmodic action to relax and calm the mind and body. You can either put a few drops in a diffuser or massage them directly onto the body.
We also dig In Essence’s Sleep Essential Oil Mist ($29.95). Made from a calming blend of essential oils, simply spritz on your chest and back, or spray into the air and inhale. If you’re on the go or travelling, grab their Sleep Essential Oil Roll On ($24.95). This convenient, easy-to-use essential oil blend is combined in a nourishing carrier oil base for simple application. Apply a small amount to the abdomen, chest and back, or to the wrist and inhale—then settle in for a solid night of Zs.
Ready for the best night’s sleep of your life? Of course you are. Head here to check out the whole range and if you sign up to the In Essence database you’ll receive $20 off your first order.
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