Aromatherapy scents for sleep can really help you to unwind and relax at bedtime. Juliette Goggin and Abi Righton, authors of Handmade Spa: Natural Treatments to Revive and Restore, have created this soothing sleep aromatherapy blend for you to try at home.

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Essential oils are known to help you nod off – particularly fragrances such as lavender and camomile. You can dab this calming oil on your face before you go to sleep to enjoy a restful night.

Watch the video below to make your own or follow the recipe.

How to make restorative sleep facial oil

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Inca inchi oil (or pacha inchi)
  • 2 tsp Sanatio Naturalis rosehip oil
  • 4 tsp rice bran oil
  • 1 tsp vitamin E oil
  • 1 tsp Absolute Aromas organic evening primrose oil
  • 3 drops of Sanatio Naturalis lavender essential oil
  • 2 drops of hop essential oil

Equipment

  • Jug
  • Teaspoon
  • Sterilised bottle (dark glass is best, store in a cool, dark place)

Steps

  1. Measure the oils into a glass just in the order shown in the ingredients above and stir well.
  2. Pour into a sterilised bottle and secure the cap.
  3. Keep for up to 6 months.
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Extract from Handmade Spa: Natural Treatments to Revive and Restore by Juliette Goggin and Abi Righton, published by Jacqui Small priced £16.99.

Aromatherapy face mask

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